Parishes raise over £336k for Ukraine
The Church of Ireland’s Bishops’ Appeal has released an incredible £170,648 and €192,876 to support partner agencies in bringing humanitarian relief within Ukraine and in surrounding countries.
The total amount raised is equivalent to £336,428 of which Down and Dromore contributed £40,000.
Christian Aid Ireland has channelled funds into supplying hospitals with tens of thousands of medical kits and supplies, as well as providing large shipments of essential items both within Ukraine and to areas of concentrated refugees in neighbouring countries.
Habitat for Humanity Ireland has focused providing shelter in Poland and Romania, setting up tents with heating and electricity for short term stays as well as converting unused spaces in towns and cities into homes suitable for stays of approximately 6 months. They are also liaising with local Governments to place people in families and to support those who are journeying on to reach their destination safely.
A most recent funding release has donations channelled to Tearfund Ireland who are sending 76 shipments of essential food and non–food items to warehouses within Ukraine to be sent from there to support internally displaced people in multiple districts throughout the country. This will enable over 300,000 people meet their basic survival needs.
As millions flee and million more are displaced internally, the need for a response is great. The Church of Ireland is grateful to all those who have donated and to our key partners who are working tirelessly to bring hope and comfort at a time of such devastation and loss.
Bishops’ Appeal is the Church of Ireland’s overseas aid and development fund.