Keep Ukraine Warm: When the world grows colder, we bring the warmth.

UNWLA Dispatches Swift Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine through the annual Keep Ukraine Warm Campaign, and Nationwide Branch-Led Initiatives.

As russia’s ongoing war continues to target civilian life and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, the UNWLA is intensifying its humanitarian response through its Social Welfare Fund, driven by the annual Keep Ukraine Warm campaign.

The UNWLA Social Welfare Fund enables rapid, flexible responses to evolving humanitarian crises, supporting women, children, the elderly, hospitals, and frontline communities across Ukraine. Launched each November, the annual campaign Keep Ukraine Warm addresses life-threatening winter conditions exacerbated by continued attacks on energy infrastructure, leaving millions without heat and electricity.

Repeated russian strikes left millions of Ukrainians enduring rolling power outages throughout the month. At peak disruption, up to 2–3 million people were without electricity at once, and in major cities like Kyiv, outages cut heat and power to hundreds of thousands of residents, including approximately 200,000 people who lost both heating and electricity during extreme sub-zero temperatures. Hospitals, water systems, and critical infrastructure continue operating on backup generators.

This winter alone, thanks to the generosity of UNWLA members and supporters nationwide, the organization has already disbursed critical assistance.

In addition to national efforts, UNWLA works closely with its branches across the United States to organize local fundraising initiatives that directly support humanitarian needs in Ukraine. A recent example is the Notes of Hope campaign launched by UNWLA Branch 113. 

The campaign featured an online silent auction and a fundraising concert in New York City and has raised over $50,000 to date. Funds will be directed toward the purchase of portable butterfly ultrasound machines for maternity wards in Ukraine, strengthening care for mothers and newborns amid wartime conditions.

Pavlo Gintov, UNWLA members and guests following the concert Notes of Hope

“Together with our branches and supporters, we are doing everything possible to keep Ukrainians warm, safe, and supported. But the humanitarian situation remains critical. We call on communities across the country to stay engaged by raising awareness, organizing local fundraising efforts, and supporting the UNWLA Social Welfare Fund so we can continue responding swiftly to the most urgent needs in Ukraine.”

Natalie Pawlenko, UNWLA President.