Biltema Foundation donates 10 million SEK to Save the Children's work in Gaza and Ukraine

"We remain committed to helping those in greatest need! Our donation goes directly to Save the Children's work, ensuring aid reaches the most vulnerable. Gaza and Ukraine have been severely affected, and we are proud to support Save the Children's incredible efforts to help children and families in urgent need of assistance," says Adelina Voci, spokesperson for Biltema Foundation.

Save the Children welcomes the donation, and their Secretary General, Åsa Regnér, states:
"Biltema Foundation's support means an incredible amount. Children and families in Gaza and Ukraine have endured years of war, and the needs are immense. This support comes at a time when several governments have abruptly withdrawn aid. Thank you, Biltema!"

What the donation will support:

In Gaza, Save the Children provides treatment for malnutrition, access to clean water, and improved hygiene. They also support families with cash assistance and essential household items. Additionally, Save the Children works to protect children and provide them with education—offering hope for a brighter future despite the difficult circumstances.

In Ukraine, Save the Children provides clean water and safe hygiene solutions for vulnerable people. They also offer psychosocial support to children affected by the conflict. Additionally, the aid helps provide shelter, home repairs, and warm clothing to families who have lost their homes.

For many years, Biltema Foundation has made donations to Save the Children and other organizations to support children and families in vulnerable areas. This latest donation will help fund Save the Children's ongoing efforts in conflict-affected regions, including emergency aid, access to medical care, protection, and education for children.

Stories from Save the Children

Gaza

Tima found out she was pregnant in July 2023. In October 2023, war broke out in Gaza, forcing Tima, her husband, son Hani, and parents to flee multiple times. She was deeply worried about where she could safely give birth, given the continuous attacks on healthcare facilities.

Lana was born on April 26, 2024, as the first baby at Save the Children's new maternity unit in Gaza.

Although Lana was healthy at discharge, three days later, she developed a fever, refused to breastfeed, and had bleeding from her umbilical cord. Tima acted quickly and took her back to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with sepsis (an infection of the umbilical cord) due to the harsh living conditions in Al Mawasi.

Ukraine

Valentyna gave birth to her daughter Polina one month before the full-scale war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022. With a newborn baby, she fled to the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The family has since moved back home, but living near the frontline is terrifying, with loud explosions and children suffering panic attacks. When planes fly overhead, children drop to the ground. Valentyna says this has become a normal part of life for children in her town.

She is worried about how the war is affecting her children, especially Anton, who developed a stutter last year. She feels sad that Anton cannot remember life before the war and that many children now play war games because it is all they know. Despite loving her home in the Donetsk region, Valentyna has decided to leave Ukraine with her children before winter. Her brother and mother live in Spain, and she hopes to join them until it is safe to return.