For many of us, winter means seeking the warmth of home. But for children and families fleeing in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, there is often no warm home to return to. Through Nordisk Hjälp's winter campaign, “Winter Warmth”, we want to provide more families with a roof over their heads, a better place to sleep, and the chance to stay warm during the coldest months of the year.
When temperatures drop and the rain begins to fall, life becomes even more difficult for people who are already living in extremely vulnerable conditions. Many families live in worn-out tents, damaged buildings, or makeshift camps where protection from the elements is limited.
Parents try to keep their children warm with the few blankets and clothes they have. Children are forced to sleep on cold surfaces, and families worry about how they will get through the next night.
It is a reality that no child should ever have to experience.
At Nordisk Hjälp we want to do everything we can to change that reality. But to reach more people we need your help.
Winter is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation
Last winter at least 11 children were reported to have died from exposure in Gaza. Now, heavy rains and flooding have once again struck families living in temporary shelters.
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), about 1.4 million people in Gaza are living in tents or other makeshift shelters. Following the heavy rains in November, tens of thousands of households have reported damage to their shelters or belongings.
Needs are also extensive in Lebanon and Syria. In Lebanon, nearly 300,000 people are estimated to need winter relief, while about 2.4 million people in priority areas in Syria need help to get through the winter months.
Behind the numbers are children, parents, and families who are trying to make their daily lives work despite lacking many of the most basic necessities.
For them, a tent, a mattress, or a blanket can make a significant difference in their daily lives.
Nordisk Hjälp's Winter Warmth – Together, we spread warmth
At Nordisk Hjälp we work to ensure that people affected by war, poverty, and humanitarian crises receive the support they need.
Through our Winter Warmth campaign, we’re focusing on three basic needs: a roof over one’s head, a better place to sleep, and the ability to stay warm.
With the help of donations from individuals and other donors, we hope to be able to provide more vulnerable families with tents, mattresses, and blankets.
- A tent provides shelter. For a family living as refugees, it can mean having a place of their own to gather, rest, and enjoy a moment of privacy.
- A mattress insulates against the cold ground. It provides children and adults with a better place to sleep, especially when the ground is cold and damp.
- A blanket helps retain heat. On cold nights, it can make a big difference for someone who doesn't have adequate heating.
These are simple gestures, but for people who have lost their homes and much of what they own, they can mean the world.
Your donation will help support our work
Nordisk Hjälp's humanitarian work is made possible by people who choose to get involved and contribute.
When you support Winter Warmth, you help us fund winter relief efforts for children and families living in difficult circumstances.
For 5,000 kronor, you can provide an entire tent for a family.
You can also donate any amount you choose. No gift is too small to make a difference, and you don’t have to fund an entire tent on your own.
Maybe you'd like to team up with your family, friends, or coworkers and contribute together?
Every donation brings us closer to our goal of helping more families get through the winter.
Join us and make a difference this winter
We know that a tent can’t replace a real home. That a blanket can’t undo everything a family has been through. And that a mattress can’t take away the worry that many parents carry.
But we also know that these efforts can make everyday life a little easier.
At Nordisk Hjälp we believe in the power of people helping one another. We believe that together we can make a difference, even when the needs are great.
This winter, we want to reach more children and families with warmth, shelter, and care. Would you like to help us?
Make a donation to Winter Warmth
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Bankgiro: 5606-2284
Please label your donation: WINTER
No one should have to go without heat this winter.
Your contribution makes a difference. Help us help others!
Sources for the humanitarian assessment of the situation: UNICEF, OCHA, and UNHCR, October–November 2026.
Give a Warmer Gift
Help Nordisk Hjälp provide displaced children and families with access to vital winter support such as tents, mattresses, and blankets, to help them withstand the cold amidst difficult humanitarian conditions.
