The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has pledged to help Ukrainians in Ukraine and support the Polish healthcare system in the coming months. It is faced with growing demands from people who escaped the war and found a safe home in Poland. We are in touch with local hospitals and working on providing support in the area of our expertise - by purchasing medical equipment, medical supplies such as bandages and other single-use supplies.
We remain in touch with the largest NGOs engaged in carrying humanitarian aid to Ukrainians. We analyse the current needs and issues they raise.
July 22nd: wheelchairs delivered to Kharkiv
74 wheelchairs were delivered to Terebovlya and 26 wheelchairs were delivered to Mostyska.
May 24th: equipment has been delivered to the hospital in Vinnytsia
The hospital received an echocardiograph and medical supplies - KN95 face masks for PLN 407 952.
April 18th: medical devices reached hospitals in Lviv, Rivne, and Dnipro
A maternity hospital in Lviv received 7 medical devices and medical supplies for over PLN 471 000.
What is more, the hospital received bandages and 224 IPMED packs.
A hospital in Dnipro received 10 medical devices and medical supplies for over PLN 670 000.
Additionally, the hospital received surgery sewing equipment, bandages, and 224 IPMED packs.
A hospital in Rivne, which has already received equipment from our charity, received an additional device and medical supplies for over PLN 230 000.
April 6: Medical equipment for neonatal wards reaches Ukraine
For different neonatal wards, we donated 522 devices for 876 613,19 PLN
Equipment includes:
The hospital in Khmelnicky received 11 medical devices for 934 435,09 PLN
April 4: Medical equipment reaches Odessa and Javoriv
The hospital in Odessa received 30 medical devices for 1 195 732, 31 PLN
The hospital in Javoriv received 29 medical devices for 987 120, 42 PLN.
April 1: Medical equipment safely reaches Kyiv, and the hospital in Przemyśl receives a new ambulance
The medical facility in Kyiv received 49 devices for 1 105 558,91 PLN
The hospital in Przemyśl received a fully-equipped and insured ambulance. The hospital is treating refugees arriving in Poland from Ukraine. The cost of our donation exceeded 600 000 PLN.
March 26: Medical equipment reaches hospitals in Chervonohrad, Novovolynsk, and Rivne
Chervonohrad hospital received 35 devices for 614 668, 63 PLN
Novovolynsk hospital received 39 devices for 992 927, 26 PLN
Rivne hospital received 57 devices for 1 548 286,77 PLN
March 22: Temporary Shelter welcomes refugees in Warsaw, and medical equipment reaches the hospital in Łuck (Ukraine)
Łuck hospital received:
The hospital also received other medical supplies. Overall, the donation amounted to 774 809, 35 PLN.
We have officially welcomed the first refugees at our temporary shelter. The shelter, located in a tent, which measures 3 000 square meters, offers interim housing for people arriving in Warsaw. It is divided into a sleeping hall, food hall, and rest area. People who see shelter can remain in the tent for 24 hours until they decide on the next course of action or travel. We provide them with showers and all necessary facilities. Food, clothing, toiletries, and medical help are provided 24/7 and completely free.
March 18: Medical equipment reaches the neonatal hospital in Ternopil (Ukraine)
Ternopil hospital received:
The hospital also received medical supplies such as masks and emergency blankets. Overall, we donated equipment for 397 067,36 PLN.
March 14: Medical equipment reaches hospitals in Użgorod and Rivne (Ukraine)
Medical Equipment for Regional Clinical Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Uzhhorod
The hospital received medical supplies as well. Overall we donated 539 117,09 PLN worth of equipment.
Medical Equipment for Regional Children's Hospital in Rivne
The hospital received medical supplies as well. Overall we donated 1 204 228,06 PLN worth of equipment.
Volunteers may now register to take part in the 31st Grand Finale! During the January fundraiser, we will collect money to buy equipment for a quick identification of bacteria, which may cause sepsis.
