The war in Ukraine continues unabated. The extent of the destruction and the humanitarian situation in the country are catastrophic. People are desperate, millions have fled. Around 6,3 million Ukrainians are refugees in their own country. About half of the refugees are children. Shelling and bombing continue unabated. Many children and adults also suffer from the psychological consequences of violence, flight and fear of the future and need help in acute emergencies - but also in the long term.

Dmitry, can you give us an insight into the current circumstances in your factory?

“Our factory is located in the town of Bohodudiv, near the Russian border. In the first months of the Russian invasion, the area around Bohoduhiv was also attacked, forcing many people to leave their homes or join the army. The Russians have now withdrawn from this area and we feel safe. This allows us to resume our work. This is particularly important for my team because we are trying to bring a new “everyday life” into this new situation for ourselves.

We are often affected by power outages as there is a power shortage in our area. We have now installed a generator. We heat with wood or coal, so we don’t have to rely on gas or central heating.”

Our collaboration means a lot to me and my team. By working together, we can pay our team salaries and give them perspective during these difficult times. Thanks to the donation of 5% of the sales proceeds for each of our products to the aid organization, help is also organized across the board.