Rangers' official charity is supporting an initiative which helps Ukrainian families to light and heat their homes. 

The Rangers FC Foundation has paired with FC Shakhtar in the European Football For Development Network (EFDN) to supply power generators to people in Ukraine.

The ongoing conflict has left many without power for their homes due to the Russian shelling, and the donation comes at a crucial time when Ukrainian winters see people experiencing temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees. 

Glasgow Times:

Foundation chief executive Connal Cochrane said: “It’s important that we are also able to help people still in Ukraine via this EFDN scheme.

"As winter continues with temperatures regularly below freezing, we are pleased, along with many other European club foundations, to be able to send generators to provide some help to communities there. 

"They have our very best wishes.”

The generators are being used to support the Shelter Centre work at the Arena Lviv where 200 people live, including 70 children, as well as various locations throughout the country where people are being supported.

Glasgow Times:

The big aim is to collect 160 generators to help make a difference.

Inna Khmyzova, director of Shakhtar Social CO, added: “Ukrainians face a huge problem of lack of electricity due to shelling of civilian infrastructure by Russia.

"A cold winter is ahead, and the country has huge problems with electricity, communications, the Internet, and heating.

"By donating a generator, football clubs are showing solidarity with Ukraine and supporting Ukrainians in this difficult time.

"Your help is not only a donation of electrical energy but a donation of humanity, love and hope.”