Support Our Humanitarian Mission in Ukraine
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WHAT WE PLAN TO DO
Our mission has evolved! We maintain continuous, direct communication with individuals and organizations on the ground in Ukraine, striving to gain real-time insight into their needs and requirements. This allows us to ensure that our actions have the most significant impact possible.
During our mission to Ukraine last year, our dedicated team collaborated closely with the "Light of the World" Christian church in Reni. This remarkable church is actively engaged in a wide array of support activities, not only for their own community but also for the numerous refugees in their vicinity.
One of their many remarkable initiatives is the provision of daycare, education, and recreational facilities for children and young adults. We aim to place these vital services at the forefront of our upcoming mission!
Together with the inspiring Michele, the leader of this community, we have carefully assessed their needs and formulated the following mission objectives:
- Starlink Satellite Internet Terminal: Due to the ongoing bombing of the telecommunications infrastructure and frequent cyberattacks crippling phone and internet services for days or even weeks, installing a Starlink satellite internet terminal is imperative. This will grant them an independent and resilient internet connection, significantly enhancing communication and coordination.
- Solar Power Equipment Installation: Equipping them with solar power equipment will provide a crucial backup system to ensure continuous power for their essential services.
- Indoor WiFi Network: We plan to set up an indoor WiFi network linked to the Starlink terminal, enabling internet access throughout the building, thereby connecting the community even more effectively.
- Children's Backpacks: Many children in the region have very little, and refugee children have even less. We aim to assemble 100 children's backpacks filled with essentials such as notepads, pens, pencils, coloring books, and toys. These will be distributed to the children attending the daycare center, bringing smiles and brighter prospects.
- Saferoom Construction: In light of the escalating air attacks on Reni, the current room where children take shelter during emergencies is neither large enough nor strong enough. We plan to collaborate with the church and local tradespeople to raise funds and oversee the necessary construction work to extend and reinforce this space, ensuring the safety of the children.
- Mobile Medical Clinics: Our mission includes bringing a small medical team and ample supplies to establish pop-up clinics in the area. This dedicated team will address urgent medical conditions and offer screenings and assessments for those in need of further medical care.
Your contribution will play a pivotal role in making these critical initiatives a reality and improving the lives of those facing hardship in Ukraine. Together, we can make a significant impact and bring hope to those in need. Donate today and share our mission with your network to magnify our collective impact. Together, we can make a difference!
WHY UKRAINE NEEDS YOUR HELP
Ukraine is home to over 7 million internally displaced people, and recent bombardments have worsened the situation, particularly affecting the elderly and young children. You can learn more about the situation here.
HOW DTL OPERATES
Our team of qualified volunteer specialists will be on the ground, ensuring the distribution of aid and setting up IT and communication equipment to enhance coordination. DTL, in collaboration with local partners, aims to establish secure communication hubs and a robust IT infrastructure. Aid, including medical supplies, food, and clothing, will be distributed in collaboration with partners in Reni, Izmail, and Odessa.
WHY SUPPORT DTL IN THE UKRAINE?
We are effective: Emergency communications play a vital role in aid interventions, and DTL has a proven track record in disaster response worldwide.
We are experienced: Founded in 2010 DTL has been active in Ukraine since March 2022, making a significant positive impact on IDP communities in the region.
We deliver solutions: Your donations will directly provide aid where it's needed most. Audits of past DTL deployments confirm that over 95% of received donations are spent on actual aid. We pride ourselves on being a low-overhead organization.
CROWDFUNDING TARGET
Our goal for the February 2024 deployment is €12.500. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful difference in Ukraine. Please give whatever you can.
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Stichting Disaster Tech Lab is a registered non-profit organization in the Netherlands. Our KvK registration number is: 89619048.
Contact Us
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: +31 683058075
Website: https://disastertechlab.org/
Your support can help us provide essential aid and relief to those in need. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable in Ukraine. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.