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Food Distribution in Donetsk Region: Project Summary

Since January 2024, we’ve been distributing food packages from the UN World Food Programme in the Pokrovskyi district of Donetsk Region.

This year has been a true challenge for our foundation. It was the first project of this scale for a small humanitarian organization. We knew the road ahead would be tough, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to help thousands of people. Thanks to hard work, dedication, and effective collaboration with our partners — the UN World Food Programme and local communities — we were able to ensure help reached those who needed it most.
Over 11 months, we distributed:

  • 666,586 food packages,
  • 555,180 loaves of bread,
  • 21,618 ready-to-eat rations (RtE).

In total, that’s over 9 tons of food, which became a lifeline for people in the most difficult conditions. Behind every box is a story: a person enduring the daily threat of shelling and the loss of their home, someone relying on our support.
We did everything possible — and even more — to meet the needs of everyone who came to us for help. This project became not only an opportunity to assist but also a period of growth for our team. We are grateful to everyone who made this year a reality: our staff at distribution points, warehouse workers, office team, and every individual who joined us.
Here’s what our team members have to say about their experience:
Iryna Drozd, Warehouse Manager:

"I learned how to make decisions in uncertain conditions, ensure transparency, and work according to international standards. This work brings not only professional satisfaction but also a sense of contributing to change."
Ivan Mamaiev, Safety and Protection Officer:

"This project helped me build a distribution system from scratch across the entire district, structure workflows, and develop the team. I’ve become more adaptable and ready for any challenges."
Alina Subotina, Project Manager:

"This was a year of learning: understanding people, their needs, and valuing the quality of assistance. We must continue to be those who truly change lives, bring light, and make help accessible to everyone."
Mykhailo Lutsenko, Field Monitor:

"I grew as a professional: I learned to communicate with beneficiaries, communities, and authorities, carefully respond to their needs, and quickly correct mistakes that matter."
Looking back at this year, we cannot forget those who remain in territories currently out of our control. We sincerely hope to return soon and see their faces once again.

Thank you to everyone who made this project possible. It has been a great honor, and we will continue to work to our fullest capacity to ensure aid remains available to those who rely on us.
2024-12-18 10:00