“God bless those who help”: Winter Cash Assistance for people living alone

Nadiia from Poltava lives alone. Like many of our beneficiaries, she receives a small pension, which is not enough to cover both utility bills and essential medications. Each month, she faces a difficult choice — keeping her home warm or paying for treatment. High energy costs and expensive medicines make winter particularly harsh.

Watch the video to learn Nadiia’s story — an insight into the challenges faced by many elderly people living alone, and the support that helps them get through the winter.

Winter Cash Assistance through the Home-Based Care programme is provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross, with support from the British Red Cross.