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A small act of kindness turned into big smiles

Sometimes it takes very little to bring joy to children who have lost so much.

Ruslan Koshurba
Ruslan KoshurbaChair, Støt Ukraine1 min read
Olivia – en personlig historie fra krigen i Ukraine

When we offered to pay for the shipping, Thomas kindly declined and paid for the transport to our warehouse in Denmark himself. For the family it was important that the gifts reached children living under the very hard conditions of war.

Last week, Støt Ukraine sent a large truck of humanitarian aid from Denmark to Ukraine. The shipment held food, medicine, hygiene products, school materials, clothing, sports equipment and toys collected by people from all over Denmark.

Among these gifts were also Olivia’s teddy bears.

After a long journey, the help reached the Kharkiv region, close to the front line. Because of the difficult security situation and the constant attacks, the delivery was carried out with assistance from a special unit of the Ukrainian National Police.

The gifts were handed to children who live and study under very difficult conditions. The school where the handout took place is underground and serves as a shelter against missile and drone attacks. There are no windows in the building, as safety is the top priority.

Many of the children have lost one or both parents because of the war. Others live in families who struggle every day with the consequences of the conflict.

Olivia’s story reminds us that even the smallest act can make a big difference. A teddy bear, a box of toys or a single donation can bring hope to children living in the middle of the reality of war.

On behalf of Støt Ukraine, we want to give a heartfelt thanks to Thomas, Olivia and everyone in Denmark who supports Ukraine. Your help reaches its destination. Your support makes a difference. And your humanity brings hope to the people who need it most.

Olivia's idea turned into toys and big smiles for children in Ukraine.

Denne dag handlede ikke om krig.

Denne dag handlede om glæde, håb og omsorg.

Da børnene modtog gaverne, fyldtes lokalet med smil og begejstring. De var særligt rørte over at høre, at legetøjet kom fra en dansk pige, som ønskede at dele sine egne ting med børn, hun aldrig har mødt.

Børn samlet omkring papkasser med bamser og legetøj i et lokale med grønne vægge.

På vegne af Støt Ukraine ønsker vi at rette en dybfølt tak til Thomas, Olivia og alle de mennesker i Danmark, som støtter Ukraine.

Jeres hjælp når frem. Jeres støtte gør en forskel. Og jeres medmenneskelighed giver håb til mennesker, som har allermest brug for det.

Børn står i kø og får slik og gaver af en kvinde i uniform i et lyst lokale.

Godhed kender ingen grænser.

Olivia – en personlig historie fra krigen i Ukraine

Godhed skaber mere godhed.

Samtidig fortsætter behovet for akut humanitær støtte.

Hvis du ønsker at hjælpe civilbefolkningen i Ukraine med varme, strøm og basale fornødenheder, kan du støtte vores arbejde her:

Ruslan Koshurba

Ruslan Koshurba

Chair, Støt Ukraine

Ruslan Koshurba is chair of Støt Ukraine and coordinates the organisation's humanitarian work between Denmark and Ukraine. He leads the collection, packing and transport of relief directly to the most vulnerable families and children close to the front line.

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