Christmas in the line of fire
On the front line, where the sound of falling shells echoes daily, children continue to live. It’s a place where childhood is robbed of carefree moments, and many children have had to grow up far too quickly. We can’t wait until the war ends to restore a sense of normalcy for them. That’s why we want to make this Christmas special for children on Ukraine’s front line.
GIFT PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Warm blankets – to keep warm when there’s no power at home.
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Hand warmers – so tiny hands can warm up while hiding in the shelter during bombardments.
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Vitamins – to give them strength to reach the shelter when needed.
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Thermal mugs, hats, scarves, gloves – to help them withstand winter’s chill.
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Flashlights and batteries – because children are afraid of the dark, especially during night alarms.
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Earplugs – to block out the terrifying sounds of falling bombs.
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New plush toys – because holidays should remain holidays, regardless of circumstances.
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Sweets – to bring a moment of joy back to children.
Last year, during our campaign, three children lost their lives a day after receiving their gifts. A Russian missile struck their home as they slept. This tragic event reinforced our conviction that we cannot wait for the war to end. We must do everything possible to reach these children in time and give them at least a little warmth and magic.
HOW TO SUPPORT THIS YEAR’S CAMPAIGN
ORGANIZE A COLLECTION
At work, school, university, or among friends. Then bring or send the gifts to the collection point.
IMPORTANT
Since the gifts will reach front-line areas, they will undergo multiple checks. Therefore, we must adhere to safety guidelines:
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Do not wrap gifts in gift paper, as they will be unwrapped for inspection.
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Avoid using large boxes – every inch counts.
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Do not include used items in the gifts – this is a Christmas gift, not humanitarian aid.
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Pack the gift in a gift bag or small box.
HONORARY PATRONAGE OF THE AMBASSADOR OF UKRAINE IN POLAND
PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
AUCTION
One of the inherent elements of Christmas Without Dad collection is an online charity auction, for which items are donated by famous artists, writers, athletes and companies.
All proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase gifts for children.
The auction starts November 18 and takes place on our Facebook page.
THE RESULTS OF OUR WORK
PLN 856 908.00
($215,000.00)
the sum of money collected since 2014
24 266
the number of handed gifts
This is how we call our partners and volunteers. As a part of the Christmas Without Dad Action, we play the role of the Elves - Santa's helpers, and we pack thousands of gifts.
Among us are the workings of high reaching, low lifting, slow rolling, and fast moving elves from every mountain top to every salty shore and the hottest driest lands from all reaches of our wonderful community. We work completely free, and our only and most important reward is the warmth we receive from our children's smiles.
Our Team is comprised of hundreds of good hearts from all around the world. HOHOHO!
Anyone can become a Super Elf
SUPERELF
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UNITERS foundation (United Volunteers) - formerly Initiative of the Heroes of Maidan based in Warsaw.
Since 2014, we have been working for children and families of Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers who had died, had been injured, or are still fighting to defend their homeland.
We work with hundreds of volunteers around the world, as well as with the state organizations in Poland and Ukraine. We have completed dozens of projects, two of which have become a tradition and are repeated every year:
1. Christmas Without Dad collection
2. Two-week holidays for children and widows in the Polish mountains.
Our database includes children from all regions of Ukraine, from newborns to 18 years of age.
We update the database every year in cooperation with organizations, military, and volunteers in Ukraine.
MEDIA ABOUT US
Fundacja UNITERS
KRS 0000881474
NIP 5242913528
REGON 388180330