Ukraine: Official District 7450 Response & How You Can Help
Dear D-7450 Rotarians,
We are all concerned about the deteriorating situation in Ukraine. We can’t see a humanitarian crisis and not do something to help. We are by nature, People of Action. I’m writing to let you know what action our District is taking and how you can assist.
District 7450 is now working on a coordinated response directly with District 2231 which covers all of Poland. We recently gained valuable "on the ground" information about what Rotary clubs in Poland are doing to help with the unprecedented number of refugees that are coming into their country. More importantly, we are finding out what they need.
Rotarians in Poland are mobilizing to help by taking in families, finding places for other families to live, and providing food and supplies. They are also coordinating relief efforts with Rotary Clubs in Ukraine as well as other humanitarian agencies in the region.
To take action, our Rotary District 7450 Gundaker Foundation has set up a designated fund for the Ukrainian relief efforts. Funds received will be channeled directly to District 2231 to be used to purchase food, clothing, supplies, and help provide transportation and lodging for the overwhelming numbers of Ukrainian families.
I hope that we come together in our District as People of Action to support this designated fund which will directly support our fellow Rotarians’ efforts to help the people of Ukraine — mostly women and children — who are seeking safety in Poland.
I will follow up with you on the details shortly. This is a very dynamic situation but we are now in direct contact with our Rotary friends in Poland. Thanks to their “on the ground” efforts, and our District’s financial support, we can make a difference.
DG Roger Taylor
“Rotary clubs in Ukraine, Russia and nearby countries have transcended national differences and have actively engaged in peace-building projects to promote goodwill and to marshal assistance for the victims of war and violence.”— Rotary International