Dear partners, friends, and colleagues!
For the fourth winter in a row, Ukraine is living in conditions of a brutal war. Now, Russia is attacking Ukrainian energy and civilian infrastructure with special cynicism. The Security Service of Ukraine has stated that there is evidence that “Russian strikes on energy facilities are a consistent policy of the Kremlin aimed at destroying the Ukrainian people and have signs of crimes against humanity.” This does not surprise us. We all see it with our own eyes. We all feel it.
Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have already left thousands of families and dozens of educational and medical institutions without electricity and heat for many hours and even days. As a Ukrainian organization that supports autistic children, we want to draw your attention to the special vulnerability of children with ASD and their families in this dark and cold time.
You know well that for a child with autism, sudden darkness and cold, changes in routine, and loud generator noise are strong triggers. They can cause serious deterioration of condition, panic attacks, and, eventually, regression of acquired skills and new crises.
In these extreme conditions for all of Ukraine, we ask you for urgent charitable assistance to support Ukrainian families with autistic children with:
- portable and stationary power generators;
- inverters and battery systems for a stable power supply;
- fuel materials (diesel, gasoline) for the winter period;
- heaters, heat guns, and infrared panels that are safe for use indoors with children;
- solar panels and charging stations for backup power in inclusive institutions and family centers, and other equipment.
This assistance is primarily needed for:
- projects of our NGO: the kindergarten “Child with Future,” development and socialization studios, and rehabilitation groups;
- inclusive and specialized institutions and classes in general schools in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine;
- dozens of Ukrainian families raising autistic children in homes without central heating and electricity;
- partner with early intervention and day care centers in different regions of Ukraine.
Today, every hour of stable heat and light will allow children to continue their classes, therapy, and education. Most importantly, it will give them a sense of safety and family warmth.
We are ready to provide full reports, photo and video documentation of the use of aid, and a priority list of recipients, according to your requirements.
Please become a saving light for us in the winter darkness of Russian aggression.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine. Together we will overcome the darkest times!
With deep respect and hope for your support,
Inna Sergiyenko,
Founder of the International NGO “Child with a Future,”
Autism Europe Consul.
