Bournemouth charity team survive missile attack in Ukraine
Volunteers from Bournemouth-based Ukraine Relief were delivering supplies in the city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine when a Russian missile struck.
Volunteers from Bournemouth-based Ukraine Relief were delivering supplies in the city of Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine when a Russian missile struck.
Dorset Council to fly the flag of Ukraine on Monday 24 February, the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
The Dorset Welcome Fund has supported refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere to the tune of £100,000 over the last couple of years.
Dorset Council is to raise the Ukrainian flag at County Hall on Saturday 24 August to mark the country’s 35 years of independence.
Dorset to stand alongside Ukrainians by raising their flag at County Hall to mark the second anniversary of the invasion by Russia.
Boxes from the Rotary Club Shoebox appeal, which will be distributed to refugees were packed by Colten Care residents.
A sculpture of a Ukrainian soldier holding a baby while leading a mother and another child to safety is on display at the Triangle until 5 April.
As well as the flag being raised at County Hall on 24 February, Dorset Council will join the national one-minute silence at 11am.
The Dorset Community Foundation Fund has distributed £70,000 to 18 projects in Dorset which support refugees.
A fundraising gala was held to raise money to purchase power generators to help Ukrainians survive winter.