In early April 2026, the Ukrainian aid organisation Hospitallers (to which the proceeds from the 2025 Ad Pacem calendar were donated) received our humanitarian aid. It is a Ukrainian organisation of volunteer paramedics and medical staff who work for free, directly behind the front line, under very difficult conditions. At constant risk of being killed by Russian soldiers or their drones, they evacuate wounded soldiers and provide first aid.
We have sent them power banks and vitamin pills. The vitamins are primarily intended for doctors on rotating shifts. They often work whilst exhausted, under stress and without adequate nutrition. These vitamins help to strengthen the immune system and restore strength. Some were handed over to wounded medics who are undergoing rehabilitation.
Power banks are an essential necessity in field conditions. They enable phones, radios and medical devices to be charged, allowing staff to stay in contact and work in areas where there is no access to electricity.
Our thanks go to everyone who helped make these initiatives possible.
