THE TRAGEDY IN UKRAINE – OUR RESPONSE

What is happening in Ukraine is a human tragedy

How can I help?

Many of us ask this question when we see lives being cut short and families being torn apart by the barbarity of a dictator.

We all feel a sense of helplessness. But this is not the time to give up. The most inspiring aspect in this tragedy is that there are people in Ukraine and surrounding countries, who are doing their best to save lives and alleviate suffering.

At the forefront are healthcare professionals in Ukraine – many are Rotarians. There are also healthcare professionals caring for the refugees in Poland, Hungary and Moldova.

As an International Fellowship, we stand in solidarity with our colleagues on the frontline. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

We are also helping them with essential medical items.

This catastrophe is in Europe where there is no shortage of medical supplies. So, a more cost-effective way of offering help is to donate funds. The Fellowship has established safe channels to transfer funds to Rotary in Ukraine and Poland.

Every penny we raise will go to frontline Rotarians.

Our primary focus will be on providing safe and essential medical care. But the conditions on the frontline are changing rapidly. We will use the funds for emergency care as needed.

Our Rotary family in Ukraine and surrounding countries say thank you and assure you of feedback.

Our response

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our colleagues in Ukraine and surrounding countries. We want them to know that they are not alone.

We also offer support in other ways. by using our global network of contacts to raise funds (DONATION PAGE) to provide essential medical supplies (see below).

DONATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Our colleagues on the front line are regularly updating us about the need for life saving medical equipment and drugs.

Supplies of such items within Ukraine are dwindling but most items are available in neighbouring European countries. Money to purchase such essential items locally is the first priority.

We are also aware that there is an inflow of medical items from many countries.

Supply of medical items is complex – we would urge those who wish to donate medical items to be mindful of current regulations.

The Fellowship is actively involved in relief efforts in Great Britain and Ireland

‘It’s impossible for you to hear each “thank you” from the doctors but on behalf of them I can say that you are a part of big important project and we value it a lot!’

As an international group of healthcare professionals, we stand ready to help our colleagues in Ukraine to emerge from the current dark times into a bright future with a modern and compassionate health service.