Power Up Project

In January we delivered 250, 3Kw generators to our network in Ukraine. These are small enough to be easily moved around and deliver enough power to keep the lights on and recharge smart phones; a necessity when the electricity goes out.  

 After each project we ask for and listen to feedback and based on this, we shape what we do next.

The feedback is clear, more generators but bigger ones. But how big and how many?

Our man in Ukraine, Vadym Tsykra, has researched this and we have just launched our pilot project called “Power Up”. We are sourcing four 7.5Kw generators for 3 schools and one large house of refugees.

Whilst the electricity supply is more stable now it can run at lower than required power levels. How does that impact? Schools may be unsure of their abilities to feed the children and may require them to bring lunches or go back home for food. Having a back up generator will provide the confidence to assure them that they will be fed.

Whilst we were in Church in Ukraine on the Sunday morning service, we noticed an elderly grandmother crying. When asked why, she said “I am crying for my country and my grandson who is serving on the front line”. We paused the progression of the service and prayed for her. A week later she told the Pastor that she was a retired principal of a local school and when she told the school about what we had done, they shared with her the problems they were experiencing with feeding the school children. This has led to our new Power Up project. Isn’t it amazing what asking, listening, and praying can do.

Vadym will buy the generators in the city where he lives for around £750, and the company selling them will deliver them along with the bits and pieces they need to operate. It also means that they will be on hand when they break down; as no doubt they eventually will.