The impact on older people

Research carried out by our colleagues in Ukraine highlights the urgent needs of older people as the conflict continues to escalate:

- 91% of older people report that they do not have enough food to eat

- 79% of older people report that they do not have access to sufficient clean drinking water

- 34% of older people require urgent medication for their chronic illnesses

- 75% of older people report that they need hygiene items such as toothpaste, soap, and toilet paper

How your donation could help

As the crisis unfolds, we are continuing to assess the most urgent needs of older people. We are rapidly expanding our emergency relief programme so that we can quickly get aid to those who need it most in Ukraine, and to those who have been able to flee to neighbouring countries.

The programme is helping older people and their families with life-saving essentials such as:

- Specially tailored food packages to help feed themselves and their families

- Hygiene kits to help keep clean and stay safe from diseases

- Multi-purpose cash payments so that they can buy the essentials that they need

- Mental health support and counselling

Why Age International?

We are uniquely placed to deliver an emergency response to this crisis. Over recent years, Age International has been working in Ukraine to support older people affected by the conflict in 2014 with life-saving essentials such as food medicines and mental health support.

Age International has been working with refugees since 1961 raising money for emergency aid overseas. You can help older people today by donating to Age International.