5. May 2022
Donations for Ukraine – This is what happens to your money
We had asked for support for the work of our partners in the Republic of Moldova, Greece and Germany. You can read here how we have been able to help up to the beginning of April 2022:
Gagauzia, Republic of Moldova – Transport and accommodation for refugees
The flood of Ukrainian refugees is not decreasing: People are still fleeing the country and arriving at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. From here, helpers from our partner pick them up in minibuses and take them to Ceadîr-Lunga. There, they are cared for in our social welfare unit (photo, top) and given temporary accommodation. Then our partner organises the trip onward to Germany for some. In the weeks since the beginning of the war, well over 1,200 people have been taken along this 2,000 km journey. They are now living in German cities. Others have stayed in the Republic of Moldova and can obtain food and clothing in the social welfare unit.
The small, economically very weak Republic between Ukraine and Romania is bearing the enormous burden of this war: At the beginning of April, the news reports stated that around 400,000 refugees were staying there. In relation to the total Moldovan population of around 2.6 million people, this is far more than any other European country has taken. It is therefore essential that help is provided here.
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Flood relief for people in Greece
With donations from Germany, the Greek wortundtat partner provided rapid relief to flood victims.
„Over 1,200 people brought to Germany
Help for refugees – Rest, food and then onwards …
Most children arrive from Ukraine with their mothers or grandparents.
Before they get on the bus, which will take them to Germany, these refugees receive sustenance from our partner Gloria.
Donations from Germany make it possible for Ukrainian women in the Republic of Moldova to receive sustenance.
Waiting for thenext ride out.
Waiting for the bus.
The refugees from Ukraine have only the barest of essentials to take with them to Germany.
The elderly and children are always the most affected by war conflicts.
Pitești, Romania – Setting up and running accommodation for refugees
For the mothers with their children, it is very important that their children continue to receive an education and to take part in children’s activities. So it is a good thing that most children are taught by their Ukrainian teachers online. In parallel, we are trying in the camp to develop further, informal educational services. And of course, the children are delighted with all the activities that they can join in, including sports and artistic or craft activities.
Guidance for volunteers
Volunteers help to put up and furnish containers to live in. Our partner explained how best to organise the support offered and what is needed to provide effective aid. A storeroom and management office are also provided. In the storeroom, clothing, food and other essentials are collected and sorted. All the work is done in collaboration with the Romanian authorities. They are dependent on support from voluntary helpers: According to recent estimates, there are around 600,000 refugee Ukrainians in the country.
As soon as the Romanian volunteers can take over the work independently, our team will pull out of there again.
Together, refugee women and helpers make the beds in the containers being used temporarily as accommodation.
A campsite becomes a home for refugees
The small dining room offers space and time for sharing and comfort with others. Ukrainian refugees need time to switch off and distance themselves from horrors of war.
This, too, is part of the aid for Ukrainian refugees: At the clothes bank, they can later find any clothing they may need.
Some semblance of normality and exercise brighten up the children’s day and help them forget the distress of having to leave their home.
No one knows how long refugees from Ukraine will have to stay in Romania.
Dortmund, Germany – Accommodation for mother and teenager and point of contact for mothers and children
The Star in the North was able to take a mother and her teenage son into the residential community. In addition, refugee mothers and children can take part in the programme in the Star: At the children’s and teenagers’ centres and the mums’ café, they can connect with other people in the district and be given advice. Staff from the Star attend seminars on dealing with traumatised children so that they can help their young visitors as specifically and appropriately as possible.
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Flood relief for people in Greece
With donations from Germany, the Greek wortundtat partner provided rapid relief to flood victims.
Star in the north at home
wortundtat supports families in “Stern im Norden”, Dortmund, with intercultural offers for children, young people and parents
Wortundtat donation seal 2023
Donations reach people in need. wortundtat has been awarded the DZI donation seal of approval continuously since 1992
