Hungarian Relief to Victims of Dam Blast in Kherson County
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- 14 Jun 2023
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Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) is currently extending emergency assistance to the residents of Kherson, Ukraine, who have been affected by flooding and the threat of a dam explosion in Nova Kahovka. According to the latest report, HIA, in collaboration with local communities in Kherson, Tyahynka, L’vove, Olhivka, and other areas, will provide aid packages to 350 households in the initial phase of relief efforts.
Ever since the recapture of Kherson, HIA has been actively involved in providing aid to settlements affected by the disaster and the subsequent evacuations. László Lehel, the head of the organization, has personally stayed in the region to oversee operations. Recently, on Monday, Lehel received a consignment of five tons of aid in the village of Mykolaiv. During his visit, he also engaged in high-level discussions with local leaders and representatives of the Hungarian community, reinforcing the need for continued cooperation. These discussions highlighted the urgency for assistance in light of the humanitarian crisis triggered by the dam explosion.
The aid packages being distributed in Kherson consist of essential items such as first aid kits, flashlights, chargers for phones and laptops, candles, and blankets. These supplies will greatly benefit the affected residents and those who have been evacuated, considering that basic utilities such as water, electricity, and gas are expected to remain unavailable in the area for an indefinite period.
Following the liberation of Kherson, the World Relief organization swiftly responded by delivering humanitarian aid to the region. The distributed generators have proven to be of vital importance in addressing the ongoing crisis. In the coming days, the relief agency plans to supply additional generators to the local communities.
Reports indicate that HIA was one of the first organizations to offer assistance to war refugees and impoverished individuals in Ukraine and Hungary in February 2022. With a presence spanning 25 years in this war-torn country, the organization has provided aid to over 400,000 people in 20 regions of Ukraine and Hungary during the past 17 months. To date, HIA has delivered more than 1,700 tons of relief supplies to Ukraine, supported over 250 refugee shelters, and provided generators, stoves, fuel, cash assistance during crises, and psychosocial support.
