I have created a campaign for my city, Kharkiv, which has been in the news a lot (the latest was a feature article about Kharkiv hospitals patients in The Times). The city is still experiencing bombing on a daily basis and many buildings have simply been demolished.
Whilst many citizens have left, there is still a large proportion of the population who are staying in Kharkiv, especially elderly people, and sick children, who need daily help.
Whilst many big International charities provide support across the Ukraine, I feel that there is a need for localised help, on a simple, practical level. At the moment there is the greatest need for medical supplies, especially for tactical medicine. Especially in the past few weeks, Kharkiv came under heavy bombing (as it is positioned on the East of the country where Russian army is now gathering their forces). Apart from regular rocket attacks, a large number of mines were thrown on the streets in the living areas, which has made it very dangerous to walk outside. There is also a need to help Kharkiv children, on many levels. Please see my updates on my Foundation Page.
Therefore I have teamed up with the local charity ‘Kharkiv with You’ БФ "Харків з тобою" to help its citizens directly. Kharkiv is a city which gave birth to, and educated many of the world’s most renowned musicians, artists, scientists, doctors, and other professionals. It was one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine. Kharkiv has contributed vastly to the world, and now it is time for us to give back to it.
I set up my page on GoFundMe platforms as well as a 'Support Kharkiv Foundation' micro-trust. Support Kharkiv Foundation’ is a micro-trust in aid of ‘GivingWorks’, a charity registered in England and Wales, (charity registration no.1078770). ‘Support Kharkiv' micro-trust is government Gift-Aid* supported. It has been created to support the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and its citizens, as the city has undergone destruction on a huge scale.
The initial strategy is to support citizens through the humanitarian help, which covers medical assistance, as well as food and emergency aid. For the longer term, the charity aims to provide financial assistance to Kharkiv citizens in need. Please choose one of the buttons below to support my campaign. Your help will be invaluable! Thank you ❤️
