Dear Kiwanian,
Josy Glatigny, our KI-E President 2023-24, and the Governors of Europe launched a social project for children and families in Ukraine in November 2023.
War continues to wreak havoc in Ukraine, and it's innocent children and families who are suffering in particular. As you can sadly see every day in the news, the fighting has recently intensified and the number of civilian casualties is steadily rising.
To date, European members and clubs have already raised over 60,000 EUR! Well done and a big thank you to all donors! We need the help of every member, every club! Help us convince your club to get involved, or make a personal donation. The Ukrainian children will be grateful to you.
Our Kiwanian DNA is to help children. Tens of thousands of families in Ukraine need us, need you! Let's not let them down!
The aim of this action is to support an organization that has been well established in Ukraine for many years: SOS Children's Villages. After the outbreak of war in 2022, their commitment on the ground increased tenfold to help families and children affected by the conflict.
If you're hesitating, watch this moving video about the tragic situation of a family in Ukraine.
For more details on this action, read on:
- How can you help families in Ukraine?
Kiwanis in Europe works with SOS Children's Villages. This organization has been running children's villages in Ukraine for a long time. With the war, they have created many new reception points for internally displaced families, sometimes with partners. As a result, they know the situation inside out and have the contacts needed to take effective action.
- What are the goals of SOS in Ukraine?
– Helping single-parent families, orphans, disabled children and severely traumatized children
– Prevent the separation of families and provide them with essential aid such as security, food, livelihood, health and education
– Protect children in emergency situations
– Create a substitute family environment for children who have lost their families
– Prevent these children from being placed in state institutions, which are totally overwhelmed and lack the resources to create an environment conducive to children's development
- How does SOS work in the field?
Children and young people who have lost their parents, or who have had to flee with a single mother or foster family, are taken to safety and cared for by professionals; families in need receive direct assistance to enable them to cope with emergencies and ensure their children's education. For the year 2023-24, SOS plans to help at least 170,000 people, with financial requirements estimated at 33 million euros.
- How can you support this project?
Support this action with a donation – the Ukrainian children thank you! Bank details can be found at the top of this document.
If you or your club need a tax certificate: Donate directly to the national organizations of SOS Children's Villages. Please indicate the specific reference of the project in your country, according to the list, to ensure that the donation will be allocated to the Ukrainian project.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Roland Franzi
Chair Social project KI-E 2023-24
