Dhana Aid · Registered charity in Lviv, Ukraine

Winter appeal

Power and everyday essentials for orphanages in Ukraine

Power cuts are longest in winter. We are working to provide power stations and everyday essentials to orphanages. Each one will be passed on within a week of reaching us in Lviv.

Our first goal: 20 power stations for orphanages this winter.

Give nowAny amount · through Jay’s personal fundraiser on WhyDonate
Buy a power stationDelivered straight to us · 3 options
Bank transferStraight to the charity’s account, in euros

What your gift changes

From candlelight to power

A child reading by torchlight during a power cut
During a power cutReading by torchlight
A portable power station
With a power stationLight, warmth and charged phones
  1. Choose
  2. Buy
  3. Allocated

News and reflections

Latest from Lviv

UpdateNovember 2026Our policies are now publicWe’ve published our policies: child safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, anti-fraud, sanctions, conflict…Read more → UpdateNovember 2026Our first goal: 20 power stations this winterOur first goal is 20 power stations for orphanages this winter. A power station keeps the lights on and phones charged during a…Read more → UpdateNovember 2026Orphanages can request a power stationOrphanages and care homes in Ukraine can now ask for a power station through our website.Read more → Jay’s reflection14 November 2026Why we lend power stationsToday I was reminded why I don’t usually post in Facebook groups. I posted in one, hoping to reach people working in orphanages I…Read more → UpdateNovember 2026Now accepting cryptoYou can now give in Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT or USDC. We want giving to be as easy as possible, so there are no forms and no…Read more → Jay’s reflection12 November 2026Why I started two personal fundraisersIn my last reflection, I wrote about armoured vehicles. I’ve thought about it since. The best way would be for someone to donate…Read more → UpdateNovember 2026Jay’s personal fundraiser for power stationsNot everyone can buy a whole power station, and many people would rather give a smaller amount by card. Until the charity’s own…Read more → Jay’s reflection3 November 2026How to get an armoured SUV donated?You know, I often struggle with how to present an idea and wonder if it will be received well. I’ll give a side-track example. I…Read more → UpdateNovember 2026Registered to receive humanitarian aidOn 3 November 2026, Dhana Aid Organization was included in Ukraine’s Unified Register of Humanitarian Aid Recipients, under…Read more → Jay’s reflection2 November 2026Why I didn’t trust charitiesSometimes I wonder: do I need to say something, or are some things better left unsaid? What good does it do to verbalise thoughts…Read more →

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