Following the events in Ukraine, we have launched an emergency appeal. Communities are bearing the brunt of eight grueling years of conflict. We are very concerned about the recent intensification of fighting in eastern Ukraine over the past few days. Even before these recent developments, this is a conflict that hits people daily on personal, psychological and emotional level, bringing death, injury, separation from loved ones as well as the huge mental toll of ongoing violence and insecurity.

Please donate today if you can. The UK Government will match donations from the public pound-for-pound up to £20 million, meaning your support will go even further. 

https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal

The Christ Church Junior Common Room has already donated £1000 to the International Rescue Committee and the Graduate Common Room has donated £1000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross. On a previous Just-Giving Page for the The Ukraine Crisis Appeal run by The British Red Cross Society, we raised £545 in just two days.

How will my donation help people in Ukraine?

We are responding to needs of people by:
Repairing vital infrastructure such as water stations supplying water to over 800,000 people.
Supporting small businesses with cash grants or equipment and vocational training.
Raising awareness of mines through training and educational sessions run with the URCS and providing mine warning signs to mark dangerous areas.
Helping repair homes, healthcare centers and schools.