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. About 6.3 million Ukrainians are refugees in their own country. About half of the refugees are children. Shelling and bombardment continue unabated. Many children and adults also suffer from the psychological consequences of violence, flight and fears about the future and need help in acute need – 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 city 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. Meanwhile, the Russians have withdrawn in this area and we feel safe. This allows us to resume our work. This is especially important for my team because we are trying to bring a new “everyday life” into this new situation for us.

We are often affected by power outages due to electricity shortages in our area. We have now installed a generator. We operate our heating with wood or coal, so we are not dependent on gas or central heating.”

Our cooperation means a lot to me and my team. Through our cooperation, we can pay our team salaries and give them a perspective in 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 nationwide.