Medical Supply Drive
Russia’s assault on Ukraine threatens to become the largest European conflict in decades. In response to the 2022 Russian invasion and escalating war in Ukraine, Help Us Help decided to launch a First Responder Medical Support initiative.
Help Us Help’s goal is to provide urgently requested medical supplies to volunteer medical units in Ukraine. We have established trusted and reliable networks on the ground to distribute supplies to those who need it the most during these difficult times. These supplies are critical. These supplies save lives.
Since the war started, Help Us Help has delivered 10,117.1 kg of medical and humanitarian aid from Canada to Ukraine. In addition, Help Us Help has successfully passed on 19 duffle bags and suitcases of additional IFAK donations / medical supplies
Phase 1
As an initial response to the war, Help Us Help launched the first phase of the Medical Supply Drive. With the first phase of the project completed, we are happy to announce that we have sent 340 boxes weighing a total of 6,607kg to Ukraine.
For 8 weeks, Help Us Help staff and volunteers collected medical supplies in Canada to send to Ukraine. These specific items were requested by volunteer medical units and hospitals as being of critical importance. Priority items included:
CAT Tourniquets
Tamponade gauze
Soft gauze
Dressings
Sterile wipes
Crystalloids/colloids
Pill-packs: over-the-counter Anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, pain medication
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - masks, gloves, eye protection
In addition to medical supplies, Help Us Help collected camping supplies such as wool blankets, warm socks, flashlights, and camping mattresses.
Our Partners
We are incredibly grateful to receive support from several organizations in Canada. Thank you to the:
Ukrainian National Federation for allowing us to use their space to collect and pack non-monetary donations
Meest for offering us a discounted shipping rate
BCU Foundation for their $20,000 donation to cover shipping expenses
Phase 2
Help Us Help launched Phase 2 of the Medical Supply Drive from June 13 - July 15. Over the 5 weeks, we have delivered a total of 142 boxes weighing 2670kg directly to Ukraine.
Humanitarian Aid from Poland
Help Us Help and our agency in Ukraine, Help Us Help UA have partnered with a volunteer group in Poland to deliver humanitarian aid sourced in Europe to Ukraine. The Help Us Help UA team is collecting requests from relocation centres and organizations to determine the collective needs of families and children fleeing the war.
Additionally, we will be delivering humanitarian aid to volunteer medics and firefighters, so that they can be properly equipped to save the lives of victims of the war.
This page was last updated on August 5, 2022