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The Kyiv Independent and Kyiv Post are two news sources from Ukraine that report in English we encourage you all to read their incredible reporting during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In recent days, homes in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed. Innocent civilians are being killed, families and lives are being torn apart. The UN is reporting hundreds of thousands of people on the move inside the country or trying to leave.
They are predicting as many as 12 million people may need humanitarian assistance inside Ukraine.
Additionally, the UN predicts that as many as 4 million refugees may be seen as a result of this crisis. More than 874,000 people are reported to have already fled Ukraine to neighboring countries [as of Tuesday 1 March 2022].
ShelterBox is responding to the Ukraine crisis. A team is on their way. We will be sending aid and are working to understand who is doing what so we can avoid duplication and get as many people as possible the support they need. We are liaising with Rotary and Rotaract leadership and members in the region to coordinate information and better understand the situation. We have connected with District 2231 in Poland and with the wider regional coordination framework under RI Director Katarina Kotsalis.
ShelterBox is responding to the Ukraine crisis. Our teams have arrived in Poland and are working to understand how best we can help people affected by this crisis. We will be sending aid and are liaising with others to avoid duplication and ensure as many people as possible get the support they need.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton South announces that, using our Charitable Trust and building on our past effective and successful partnership on projects with the Rotary Club of Rivne in Ukraine, we can accept financial donations to provide humanitarian relief to Ukraine. RC Rivne will expend the funds on humanitarian relief in Ukraine. Donations of $50 or more will receive a charitable donation tax receipt.
Donations may be made via e-transfer or cheque.
Rotarians in Poland and Ukraine have set up a “Green Corridor” for aid shipments, which we can access for those interested in sending shipments of goods. This operates once goods are in Poland.
If you choose the "Better Together" rate you do not have to provide all the names now. Take advantage of the great pricing and provide the names of attendees later.
All Presidents Elect are reminded that there will be in-person Spring training for Presidents elect and Area Governors on the afternoon of May 26th, ahead of the District Conference.
Registration for Spring training is not part of the District Conference registration and should be done separately by following this link. Register Now
Spring training May 26th
Fantasyland Hotel
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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