In Q4 of 2022, with Winter fast approaching and Ukraine’s electrical infrastructure being targeted, Direct Effect pivoted our operation and began concentrating on how to get generators to Ukrainians in need. Since this pivot, we have successfully delivered three 40KVA generators into Ukraine. The first generator went to a shelter supporting 90 woman and children outside of Lviv. With the delivery of that generator, along with a reliable maintenance contractor and diesel supply, this shelter’s generator is used almost daily to keep the electricity on and the building heated. Inspired by the success and massive positive impact of the first generator, we raised more funds and were able to bring two more 40KVA generators to the town of Horodok. These generators were hooked up to the sewage and water treatment plant of the town, ensuring that the 40,000 residents would be able to have running water in the event of power outages. These generators are also used almost daily.
The word of our successful generator operations spread, and in mid-December we were introduced to four hospitals in Kherson that desperately need generators. This project is Direct Effect’s biggest undertaking as an Organization, with a project cost of almost $100,000 USD. We were able to source the generators in Belgium and have them shipped to Przemysl, Poland, where we will take them across the border to Lviv, and escort them on a transport truck to Kherson. We are in touch with all of the hospital administrators and have prepared for the delivery to take place on January 15th. With almost $75,000 raised, this project is still around $25,000 short of our goal. Please consider donating to this project and help us to have a Direct Effect on these hospitals and help Ukrainians in need. DONATE NOW