Help keep the Ukrainian refugee center safe.

890 days since the war in Ukraine began,

For over two years, the war has devastated lives across Ukraine.

Continuous bombings and battles have left countless people without homes,

grieving the loss of loved ones, and struggling to meet even the most basic needs of daily life.

Help is urgently needed for the exhausted children and families.

On July 8, 2024,

Russia launched attacks on five Ukrainian cities,

including Kyiv, where the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital is located.

The attack claimed the lives of 20 people, including children, and left 50 others injured.

Peace Winds launched emergency relief efforts,

providing medical supplies and aid to children who miraculously escaped from the destroyed children's hospital,

despite the ongoing threat of additional bombings.

On July 8, Russian airstrikes caused significant damage to the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital

and an apartment complex in the Shevchenkivskyi district.

With the apartment building destroyed by the bombing, residents who lost their homes had no choice

but to seek shelter in a nearby elementary school or at the homes of friends.

The displaced residents requested warm meals, as it became difficult for them to sustain their livelihoods.

From July 12 to 16, following the launch of its emergency relief efforts,

Peace Winds provided warm meals to the displaced apartment residents,

as well as to the evacuated patients and their caregivers from the children's hospital.

The meals provided were nutritious and well-balanced, consisting of soup, salad, meat or fish, and bread.

Over the five days, a total of 110 meals were served,

offering a small comfort and warmth to the struggling residents and caregivers of the patients.

Patients from the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, which was damaged in the July 8 airstrikes,

have been transferred to various hospitals both within Ukraine and abroad to continue receiving treatment.

Among them, Kyiv City Children's Hospital No. 1 is now accommodating 35 patients.

The hospital staff reported difficulties in maintaining food hygiene due to a lack of refrigerators and boilers,

caused by the sudden increase in patients.

On July 18, Peace Winds provided and installed five refrigerators, five boilers, and one fan for the hospital.

Many hospitals in Ukraine are aging and in urgent need of rebuilding and restoration.

No child should ever be a victim of armed conflict.

Children’s lives and safety are under constant threat as the war rages on.

For the past 29 years, Peace Winds has been dedicated to protecting children in areas affected by airstrikes.

Our staff on the ground in Ukraine, drawing on their years of experience, are working tirelessly in relief efforts.

Missile strikes that come without warning,
Power, water, and gas lines that have been cut off,
And the waning attention of the international community...

Each and every one of your contributions can help save the lives of Ukrainian children.

Even at this very moment, children are living in the midst of war. Please help them now.

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• https://www.peacewindskorea.org/
• https://blog.naver.com/peacewindskorea
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Dear Valued Supporters,

Hello, I am Eunbi PARK, Coordinator at PeaceWindsKorea.

Today, I bring you news of our provision of vital mobile medical support to 1,188 Ukrainian women refugees.

It has been two years since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. During this time, PeaceWindsKorea has been providing vital support to those affected by the air raids in Ukraine, including the operation of refugee shelters, medical assistance, and psychological treatment for children and adolescents.

 

• A War That Has Taken Lives Away

The war has turned life into an unending nightmare for Ukrainian refugees. Please listen to the stories of those who have found hope amidst the darkness.

Since February 2022, the Russian invasion has caused numerous casualties, refugees, and displaced persons, resulting in extensive damage that is difficult to recover from in the short term.

In particular, during the Battle of Chernihiv on February 24, 2022, many women suffered from sexual violence, classified as war crimes, leaving them with deep physical and emotional scars.

 

• Mobile Medical Clinics for Women Refugees

PeaceWinds, in collaboration with local partner AFF, has supported mobile medical clinics for women refugees living near Chernihiv Oblast.These clinics include obstetricians, nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, and health check-up staff.

We have purchased several medical devices, including ultrasound machines, to provide professional support. A mobile hospital vehicle equipped with these medical devices was also prepared, and we began full-scale mobile medical support in February.

 

• Comprehensive Women's Health Services

The mobile medical clinics offer various women's health services, including gynecological exams, cervical cancer screenings, and pregnancy tests. So far, a total of 1,188 people have visited the clinics. Among them, health issues were discovered in 78 individuals who were then referred to hospitals for further examinations, and a total of 70 have undergone surgery and are currently recovering!

 

• Ensuring Basic Human Rights

Is it too ordinary to imagine a life where you are guaranteed safety, food, and shelter?
However, due to ongoing conflicts worldwide, there are currently 110 million refugees who have been forced to leave their homes.

At PeaceWindsKorea, we dream of a just world where people can drink clean water when thirsty, visit hospitals for appropriate treatment when sick, and enjoy basic human rights.

Despite the dwindling attention to the war, many Ukrainian refugees still live in suffering. If we continue our efforts together, Ukrainian refugees can find hope in the darkness.

PeaceWindsKorea will continue to expand its response activities.

We sincerely thank our supporters for their ongoing interest and encouragement.

Warm regards,

Eunbi PARK