St Dunstan's College will be supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Appeal. As a community, we have been shocked and horrified at the invasion of Ukraine, and our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine at this time.

The invasion in Ukraine is threatening the lives and livelihoods of civilians across the country. Families have been separated. People have been injured. Lives have been lost. 

Homes have been destroyed or are unsafe to live in. Critical infrastructure such as health facilities, water supplies and schools have also been damaged or destroyed.

At Ukraine’s borders with Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova, huge numbers of people are arriving with only what they can carry. In many places there are long waits to cross and scant facilities waiting for them on the other side, with temperatures dropping below freezing overnight. 

There have also been increasing media reports of racism against people of colour who are being refused access to relief, aid and the right to cross the border to safety.

Every pound donated by the UK public will be matched by the UK Government up to £20 million.

£30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month

£50 could provide blankets for 4 families to keep them warm

£100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month.