The Situation Is Alarming. PCPM Experts Warn of the Threats Posed by the Coming Winter.

This could be the harshest winter of the war, experts from the Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM) warn. Relentless attacks on energy networks, water supply systems and railway infrastructure are turning freezing temperatures into a weapon of terror. Millions of people could be left without heating, electricity or access to water, while sub-zero temperatures will further increase the threat to their lives and health. PCPM warns of a potential escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and is already preparing to provide assistance.

Winter doesn’t wait until you’re ready

“PCPM’s priority this winter is to support residents of Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region, with the possibility of extending its operations to the Kherson region. Particular support will be provided to those most at risk,” announces Wojtek Wilk, President of the PCPM Foundation.

We know how to prepare aid

The organisation plans to distribute winter assistance packages tailored to the specific needs of local residents. These will include an insulation kit, a blackout emergency kit, a cooking kit, and a kit for firefighters and rescue workers.

PCPM staff in Ukraine are speaking with local residents. One of them explains:

“We are already preparing for winter. We are cutting and chopping wood because we know that without sufficient supplies, it will be difficult to survive the freezing temperatures. We need approximately three truckloads of firewood to last the entire winter. We want to be prepared for any situation – even a complete power outage. The most important thing is to keep our homes warm.”

Reaching people with aid in time

The Kharkiv region remains one of the most vulnerable areas due to its proximity to the frontline. Meanwhile, Mykolaiv and Odesa, together with their surrounding areas, play an important role as host regions for internally displaced people fleeing intense shelling in southern Ukraine, particularly in the Kherson area.

The socio-economic situation in these regions is deteriorating. Unemployment is high, access to essential services is limited, and the number of people in need of assistance continues to grow.

The PCPM Foundation is preparing winter aid for people who, in the coming months, may find themselves cut off from heating, water and electricity.

The organisation is appealing for support.

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