Ukrainian territorial defense volunteer with drone kit provided by Assist Ukraine
Ukrainian territorial defense force member with combat jacket provided by Assist Ukraine
Joe Davidson on his way to the Ukrainian border with hand-carried supplies of medical and protective gear.
He handed it over to trusted couriers and it got where it was needed quickly.
Anne Garrels’ presentation at the Norfolk Hub about our non-profit Assist Ukraine is now up on YouTube. If you missed it live you can watch it there.
Comments from People and NGOS working with Assist Ukraine
“Report on funds from Assist Ukraine: Tourniquets, and other items will e transferred to 500 soldiers to different hot spots. That’s 500 protected lives.” (March 11, 2022)
Nina Vyniarshavia, supplying civilian volunteers through Defenders of Ukraine
“Thank you all. Never enough thank yous to you for mobilizing so quickly and getting us these supplies. With tremendous gratitude.” (March 29, 2022)
From a Ukrainian medical director equipping volunteers
“Thank you for all your help. Your organization was super helpful. I’m so touched to be connected with folks who are so kind and big-hearted! (April 1, 2022)
Cynthia Lippe, mobilizing medical supples to Ukrainian hospitals
‘Thank you again for all your help! I have been going through the drones you have already sent over. Larger drones fitted with infrared cameras are now ready to send out. Thanks again for your continued support.’ (April 6, 2022)
Ola and Josh, United Volunteers, getting drones to the front lines
‘I want to thank you for your help. We needed first aid bandages for soldiers. We have received them through Uniters, for sure it was your help,’ (April 11, 2022)
Bohdan, equipping his territorial guard regiment.
‘Assist Ukraine, thank you so much for your continuous involvement and support! IFAK kits are a constant need in Ukraine and we appreciate you wanting to help with those, It it very important to have all the items in the kit: CAT tourniquet, Israeli bandages, compressed gauze, chest seals, celox, trauma shears, gloves. Thank you for all your support.’ (April 14, 2022)
Victoria, United Foundation, dispersing critical supplies to areas under assault
‘Thank you for being the people you are and for being there for those who need help. Thank you for your big hearts. ‘ (April 16, 2022)
G.Arveadze, starting a home for orphans in Western Ukraine
Update from the field – Art Davidson
4/15/20220 Comments
Your response to this crisis in Ukraine is amazing and heartening.
Our aid is direct. No middlemen, No overhead. Proven delivery. Here’s a report on things we have done with donations:
Sent funds for essentials into Kyiv while the city was under attack
Paid to repair and equip 6 ambulances.
Hand-delivered 13 boxes of trauma supplies to the medical director in Lviv, followed by 22 more boxes of trauma supplies including thousands of CAT tourniquets and Israeli bandages.
Purchased and distributed more than $200,000 worth of level-IV flak jackets
Purchased and distributed 250 helmets
Delivered 30 high performance surveillance drones
Distributed $50,000 of night vision goggles, radios and medical supplies.
Distributed emergency food relief for people under assault in Kharkiv
By the time you read this I will begin working with people starting a home for children orphaned by this war. I am told some are so traumatized that they can barely talk.
But frankly we could use more help now. We’re looking for concerned individuals to step up, join in, and offer support.
Face obscured to protect identity.
One of our stalwart helpers on the ground. Getting supplies where they need to go.
Doesn’t look like much but the reality is this stuff saves lives.