The Humanitas team has been bringing medical supplies from Ukraine's border directly into the country's hospitals for around six weeks now.
The Hitchin-based charity prides itself on being hands-on during humanitarian crises - and Russia's attack on Ukraine is no different.
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The Comet spoke to Joanne Wearne - UK director, who is holding down the fort on home soil, as her colleagues continue their aid work in Europe.
"People feel compelled to do something to help and have been incredibly generous. We are taking supplies into the hospitals from Romania," Jo said.
"The team have been visiting the centres in Ukraine where displaced families are, taking clothing and food for babies. They've met with government officials in the regions we're working in, who gave us a long list of what they need.
"People are arriving with just carrier bags of possessions."
The Humanitas team on the ground, led by founder Sarah Wade and medical director Dr Ramiz Momeni, have completed 12 missions and were getting ready for another when we spoke with Jo.
She told us the team were spending nights in hospitals, in the underground bunkers, with sirens sounding at night.
"Sarah said she's absolutely exhausted, they're not getting any sleep - they go into the bunkers at night and leave again in the morning.
"It's dangerous for them to stay anywhere for any length of time."
Humanitas have visited one of the places where children from the many orphanages in the country have been moved to.
Jo continued: "The team have said one of them was just woeful. Supplies are so scarce and the residents living in the town can't really afford to keep feeding and caring for the hundreds of people that are arriving each day."
Humanitas has been working in partnership with UK charity, Choose Love, which has provided a grant to fund the work - alongside the fundraising activities of the Hitchin community.
The Vic, The Half Moon, Hermitage Rd Cafe, Blueharts Hockey Club, The Yoga Shed, Jolly Brown, Hitchin Lavender and the Highlander have been big supporters of Humanitas, making donations, hosting quizzes, food nights and coffee mornings. There are also 'tap to donate' stations touring around the town.
When asked if the charity was concerned that the cost of living crisis may impact fundraising, Jo said: "It's too early to tell at the moment. We've just come through Covid, which had a big impact on us and many other charities.
"It's difficult to know what influence things may have. As a town, people have been so generous. We have become the go-to charity for people wanting to help.
"We're the ones actually going into Ukraine. We are a small charity but we have 21 years experience running medical projects overseas and supporting refugees and displaced people in crisis areas.
"We are quick to respond and we personally ensure that aid gets to the right people at the right time. Every donation really does matter. '
For more information, or to donate to Humanitas' Ukraine appeal, go to humanitascharity.org.
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