As the war in Ukraine continues, Rotary around the world has been uniting to respond, the loss of life and humanitarian hardship in the region has been devastating.
1. Global Support - Rotarians and donors have rallied to raise over $15 million via The Rotary Foundation’s global appeal.
2. Rotary Fondation UK - In Great Britain and Ireland, you've helped raise over £412,000 to RFUK's appeal.
3. Support from Rotary Great Britain & Ireland - There's also over £6.5 million of cash and goods donated to all sources and over 100,000 volunteer hours given.
Rotary is supporting 30,000 mothers and babies in Ukraine with vital medical aid after identifying a ten-fold increase in oxygen deprivation in new-borns since the war began. The project has been led by Dr John Philip, a Rotary member and Chairman of the Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals, who has been coordinating large scale humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. John travelled 1350 miles to deliver £90,000 worth of essential medical equipment, which will support pregnant women in Ukraine, and their babies