Kiwi K.A.R.E Founder Awarded Ukraine’s Order of Merit for Humanitarian Leadership
Tenby Powell, founder of Kiwi K.A.R.E, has been awarded Ukraine’s Order of Merit for the charity’s sustained frontline contribution. Since 2022, the charity has evacuated over 7,000 civilians, produced thousands of stoves and boilers, and delivered more than 3,500 tonnes of medical aid, including 75 ambulances.
Kiwi K.A.R.E founder Tenby Powell has been awarded Ukraine’s prestigious Order of Merit for Humanitarian Leadership by Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Powell, who has been recognized for her charity's significant contributions since 2022, including the evacuation of over 7,000 people and the distribution of medical aid, emphasized the collaborative efforts of the Kiwi K.A.R.E teams across various countries.
Despite the charity being targeted multiple times and facing extreme dangers, Powell highlighted the importance of private donors and philanthropic partners in making their humanitarian work possible.
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