Ukraine THANK YOU from Ukraine Close-up 22 February 2023 Thank you for supporting our emergency aid for the people of Ukraine! “We could never have done this alone,” reports Igor from our partner organization Your City in southern Ukraine. Igor is one of many helpers who have been providing vital aid to the people of Ukraine since the outbreak of the war - aid that is only possible thanks to your donations! We and the people of Ukraine would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts with this video: Social pharmacy: care for the poorest With the support of action medeor, two social pharmacies were opened in Odessa, southern Ukraine. Every week, more than 450 people receive vital medicines free of charge that they would otherwise not be able to afford. “Sometimes people are already queuing up here at five in the morning to make sure they get their medication,” reports Igor, who is responsible for the two pharmacies. Medical care for the whole country The social pharmacy is one of many aid measures that action medeor has been implementing since the start of the war. At the same time, hospitals throughout the country are being supplied with medicines, medical materials and equipment. Over the last twelve months, more than 480 tons of relief supplies have been delivered to Ukraine.</p For the winter season In addition to medical aid, action medeor has worked with local partner organizations to provide important winter aid: Refugees housed in makeshift apartments, some of which had previously stood empty for years, are provided with stoves to heat the rooms and prepare meals. Children receive a hot meal every day in a community center. Blankets and warm clothing are also distributed. Our help in figures On average 4 aid shipments per week with a total volume of more than 480 tons. Network of around 100 partner organizations and hospitals on site. Psychological and medical care for up to 27,000 refugees. Delivery of 14 ambulances, operating tables and mobile X-ray and ultrasound equipment to clinics throughout the country . Winter aid for around 6,000 families: food, bedding, blankets, winter clothing and hygiene products. Medication supply in the social pharmacy in Odessa for 2,000 people in need every month. Thank you All of this is only possible because donors like you support action medeor's emergency aid in Ukraine. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts - also on behalf of the people in Ukraine. Your help is still needed! We would be delighted if you would like to support our work in Ukraine and in many other crisis-stricken regions of the world - every additional donation is welcome and makes an important contribution!