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Ukraine DEC Appeal

(39 Posts)
Callistemon21 Fri 04-Mar-22 16:53:45

Grandma70s

I’ve donated. I wonder, though, how we can help the many innocent Russian families whose breadwinners have been killed. All sides suffer in war. Perhaps Médecins sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) would be a start.

The breadwinners could lay down their arms and refuse to kill their brothers and sisters and destroy their country.

Pepper59 Fri 04-Mar-22 16:51:36

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henetha Fri 04-Mar-22 09:35:02

I've been waiting for the DEC details, and they were on TV last evening, so I donated then. It's easy by text.

Jaxjacky Fri 04-Mar-22 09:17:09

Grandma70s we donated to MSF earlier this week and the British Red Cross.

Shinamae Fri 04-Mar-22 09:11:42

Thanks blossoming, have just donated…

Parsley3 Fri 04-Mar-22 09:03:39

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Calendargirl Fri 04-Mar-22 07:06:26

Grandma70s

I’ve donated. I wonder, though, how we can help the many innocent Russian families whose breadwinners have been killed. All sides suffer in war. Perhaps Médecins sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) would be a start.

Surely it’s up to Putin to help his own people who are suffering through his own actions? The Ukrainians need the help as a priority.

Pepper59 Fri 04-Mar-22 03:41:01

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Grandma70s Thu 03-Mar-22 16:48:56

I’ve donated. I wonder, though, how we can help the many innocent Russian families whose breadwinners have been killed. All sides suffer in war. Perhaps Médecins sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) would be a start.

Grannybags Thu 03-Mar-22 16:24:47

Thanks Pepper and thanks Blossoming for the link

I have been wondering where I should make my donation. This looks like a good option

Pepper59 Thu 03-Mar-22 16:14:44

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Blossoming Thu 03-Mar-22 14:45:55

The Disasters Emergency Committee or DEC launches appeals when large-scale disasters hit countries without the capacity to respond.

It’s made up of a number of charities including the Red Cross and has the resources to make a rapid response.

I’ve donated as I feel it’s best placed to help those in Ukraine.

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

rowyn Thu 03-Mar-22 14:06:54

That sounds like a good idea but I've donated to the Daily Mail appeal already.If anyone wishes to do the same, here are the details of how to make a bank transfer

Account name: Mail Force Charity
Account number : 48867365
Sort code: 60-00-01

Or cheques ( payable to Mail Force ) can be sent to

Mail Newspapers
Ukraine Appeal, GFM
42 Phoenix Court
Hawkins Road
Colchester
Essex C02 8JY

Pepper59 Thu 03-Mar-22 10:37:34

The above charity has an appeal for Ukraine. If you 'Google' DEC you will find the site. British Government will match your donation pound for pound up to £20 million pounds. I have donated to DEC before and they seem good at getting the money to where it is needed.