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Stories of Hope: Meet the People Supporting Communities on the Climate Frontlines
World Central Kitchen has developed a food relief model that allows us to respond to climate and natural disasters immediately, locally, and at the scale the moment demands. Behind every response are…
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WCK reaching hardest-hit communities in Ukraine
With more aid organizations now present in large population centers throughout Ukraine, WCK teams are able to focus on supporting the most isolated, at risk, and hardest-hit regions of the country. As…
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The aftermath of the Kakhovka dam collapse
Flooding destroyed entire villages and devastated vast farmland. Still, our teams are witnessing families forge ahead and WCK is standing with them, providing hope one plate of food at a time. In…
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Immediate action following Kakhovka dam collapse
In the early hours of June 6, residents of southern Ukraine woke to water streaming into their homes. The Kakhovka dam—located in the Kherson region along the Dnipro River—had been destroyed. Damage…
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Remembering Igor, a beacon of light, bravery, and hope in Ukraine.
Once more, the WCK family is mourning the loss of a friend, team member, and courageous Food Fighter. Igor—a WCK volunteer—was killed when a Russian missile hit his apartment building in Ukraine’s…
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Ukraine through the eyes of WCK’s Emergency Response Team
A look at Ukraine through the eyes of WCK team members who respond to attacks and emergencies throughout the country. See the work they do every day to bring food and comfort…
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WCK’s work in Ukraine goes beyond meals
Ongoing conflict in Ukraine has left millions of people struggling to meet their basic needs. Food aid is essential, but it is not enough to address the complex challenges that communities impacted…
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Meet WCK’s Emergency Response Team in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine continues to impact millions of people and attacks on civilian homes and infrastructure are expected to intensify as Russia’s spring offensive continues. World Central Kitchen’s Emergency Response Team…
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Get to know the force behind #ChefsForUkraine
Our response is simple—Ukrainians feeding Ukrainians. In the early days, WCK’s Relief Team worked quickly to establish systems capable of adapting and meeting the shifting food needs of families across the country. As…
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Relief Team adapts to unique needs of Ukrainian communities
While many regions in Ukraine were liberated in recent months, intense fighting continues across the east. Communities are suffering from daily artillery barrages, with homes and energy infrastructure being targeted. Large-scale attacks…
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Ground report from José in Kherson
On November 11, after eight long months of occupation, the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson was liberated. Having arrived as soon as we were permitted to enter Kherson, WCK local teams were…
