As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, our commitment to providing vital humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict remains unwavering. Today, we'd like to take a moment to introduce you to Andre, another member of the team at Actions Beyond Words (ABW). Since joining our headquarters in January 2024, fresh off...
Recently, ABW hosted organizations from around the globe with one common goal: to come together and support those in Ukraine who urgently need humanitarian aid. Our organizations united for one week in February with a shared mission of aiding the people in Ukraine who need support the most. Amidst the joyful reunion chatter, there was...
Volunteering with ABW offers a fulfilling opportunity to positively impact communities affected by the war in Ukraine. Volunteers from across the globe join us for varying durations, ranging from two weeks to several months. Let's delve into the journey of one volunteer on the ground in Ukraine, while also highlighting the diverse roles available within...
In the quest to embody the very soul of a young NGO like ABW, one often grapples with the challenge of resource constraints. How does one portray the passion and spirit driving the organisation without substantial investment?Enter an unexpected twist of fate. When the parent of a new volunteer stumbled upon ABW through our social...
In August 2023, a call from Norway caught us off guard: a retiring dentist in Finland wanted to donate his entire $100,000 dental suite. The challenge? Getting it to Kyiv, and onward to Donetsk Oblast!. Nada-Nord in Finland coordinated with Paracrew Humanitarian Aid in Norway, and with dentists and volunteers from seven countries, the ABW...
When incredible teams from the UK, USA, Finland, and Norway come together, it's like witnessing a true Christmas Miracle.The immense efforts and boundless generosity of our friends at NADA-NORD in Finland, alongside Paracrew Humanitarian Aid in Norway, brought forth a beacon of hope—a 40’ truck laden with vital food and hygiene supplies destined for Ukraine....
Meet Nathan, an exceptional ABW Responder who goes by the intriguing alias "Ali McSassPants." If you haven't heard of him yet, allow us to introduce you. Nathan is an absolute standout among our ABW team, known for his remarkable contributions.Kharkiv Fresh Food Dliver to SheltersA moment of pause and reflection after a long dayPicture Nathan...
It has been an eventful three weeks for Actions Beyond Words. Thanks to the incredible support of our friends and supporters at WDRAC in Japan, who successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign that allowed us to purchase a new van. This was vital as our previous van, 'Bessie', suffered a catastrophic turbo failure. The generosity of...
Massey, the co-founder of Actions Beyond Words, fondly reflects on the humble beginnings of what has now become a thriving hub in Medyka, Poland. He vividly remembers his arrival on March 5th, 2022, when he was welcomed by a modest garden greenhouse serving food on behalf of World Central Kitchen, an amazing organisation he initially...
In the heart of the humanitarian aid efforts, Actions Beyond Words welcomed a familiar face to their dedicated team. Andrew Sloan, a seasoned adventurer, and old colleague, embarked on a two-week journey from Utah, making his way through SFO and LHR to join the impactful mission. Working side by side with the passionate team, including Simon, Travis,...