by Maurice Stack
The Rotary Foundation has launched a worldwide appeal to support the Ukrainian people affected by the current fighting in their country.
From now until 30 April 2022, all donations to the Foundation’s Disaster Response Fund will be made available to the Rotary District in Ukraine and to designated Rotary Districts bordering Ukraine sheltering refugees from the war-torn country. From now until 30 June 2022, those Rotary Districts will be able to access this Fund to apply for disaster response grants to purchase items such as water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing.
The first Rotary club was established in Ukraine in 1929. During and after WW2, Rotary International made a decision to suspend Rotary activity in the Ukrainian Occupied Territories. The first postwar Rotary club was established in Kyiz in 1991 and Rotary has grown throughout the country since then. Rotary is also well-established in neighbouring countries particularly in Poland where many refugees have fled.
In 2021 local Rotary clubs established a Rotary Peace Square in Kyiv.
Rotary volunteers on the ground in Ukraine and these neighbouring countries will be able to use the funds raised to help the suffering Ukrainian people.
Those wanting to make a donation can google Rotary Foundation Australia and click on the Ukraine link on the homepage.
Donations are tax deductible.
For more information please telephone Maurie Stack 0427 668 821
or Mark Anderson 040 by 8 622 698