Powell said the scale of the request reflects both the ongoing humanitarian need in Ukraine and the trust the organisation has established through its work.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur work in Ukraine since May 2022 quickly evolved from delivering aid and conducting evacuations to what we now see as humanitarian diplomacy,\u201d Powell said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout any government funding, we have built relationships and delivered real results that strengthen New Zealand\u2019s international reputation for compassion, ingenuity and reliability. This latest request is recognition of that trust.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kiwi K.A.R.E operates in Ukraine\u2019s so-called \u201cRed Zones\u201d \u2013 areas behind the frontlines \u2013 where it delivers aid directly to families and medical facilities.<\/p>\n
Its \u201cHeat-for-Health\u201d programme repurposes discarded hot water cylinders into wood-burning stoves and water boilers, providing essential heating, cooking and sanitation for civilians in harsh conditions.<\/p>\n
Fabrication is carried out by small teams working from workshops in Kyiv and Kharkiv, with units distributed to those most in need.<\/p>\n
The plaques have helped turn a practical aid item into a diplomatic emblem. Photo \/ Kiwi K.A.R.E<\/p>\n
Each stove carries a brass plaque etched with a map of New Zealand and the words \u201cWith love from New Zealand\u201d \u2013 a gesture Powell said has become a powerful symbol of international support.<\/p>\n
\u201cAcross Ukraine, they are known simply as the \u2018With love from New Zealand\u2019 stoves. While they deliver heat and hot water, they also carry a message that New Zealand stands with Ukraine in a very personal way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The privately funded charity has delivered significant humanitarian support since launching operations in May 2022, backed by donations and in-kind contributions from New Zealand and international partners.<\/p>\n
According to an article from the Kyiv Post, the organisation achieved a humanitarian impact valued at $60 million since launching operations in Ukraine in May 2022, with figures now exceeding $80m as operations continue to expand.<\/p>\n
In 2023, Kiwi K.A.R.E shipped three containers of medical aid from New Zealand, including 1000 hospital beds and 400 generators. Powell said that as the charity\u2019s logistics network developed, most aid is now sourced locally within Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Powell said the model demonstrates how targeted, grassroots action can make a meaningful difference in conflict zones.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe operate where larger organisations sometimes cannot, delivering support at scale while showcasing New Zealand\u2019s can-do spirit and genuine care for those in need.\u201d<\/p>\n
The stoves are widely regarded by recipients as lifesaving, offering both practical assistance and a visible reminder of global solidarity during the war.<\/p>\n
Kiwi K.A.R.E operate where larger organisations sometimes cannot, delivering meaningful support at scale. Photo \/ Kiwi K.A.R.E<\/p>\n
Key achievements by Kiwi K.A.R.E to date:<\/p>\n
– More than $7.5m raised (combined monetary, in-kind donations, and donated relief aid).<\/p>\n
– More than 800 missions completed.<\/p>\n
– More than 7000 people evacuated.<\/p>\n
– More than 8000 stoves and water boilers fabricated and distributed.<\/p>\n
– 60 ambulances and support vehicles delivered from New Zealand, Australia and Europe.<\/p>\n
– Three containers of medical aid shipped from New Zealand.<\/p>\n
\u2013 More than 3000 beds delivered to hospitals.<\/p>\n
\u2013 More than 500 generators distributed.<\/p>\n
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