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Escaping the war in Ukraine

$9,725 of $20,000 goal
Given by 145 generous donors in 4 weeks

Help my Ukrainian family to escape

Bay of Plenty

Unfortunately, my family are badly affected by the Russian invasion as they live in the south of Ukraine. My parents' village has been bombed so badly they had to leave our family home behind. My younger sister was evacuated at the beginning of the war to live with my older brother and his pregnant wife (baby is due in June) and their son in a small cottage outside Zaporizhzhya. My younger brother is now in the west of Ukraine hoping to leave before he turns 18 in June, otherwise he will not be able to leave the country and must fight.

I was able to apply for a Special Ukrainian Visa for my parents, my brothers, sister, sister-in-law and nephew. They can come to New Zealand and be safe here. The only problem now is money for tickets and basic living needs for the first month, until they will start work and get their first wages. Unfortunately, I can't afford it so had to reach out here hoping I can get a help!

You can see the links to my stories on stuff news below:

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/128236087/help-will-be-offered-to-fleeing-ukranians-without-correct-documentation

https://i.stuff.co.nz/bay-of-plenty/300529499/calls-to-ukraine-rockets-in-the-background-making-molotov-cocktails-and-hiding-in-the-metro

Every dollar that we will get above the budget will be donated to a Ukrainian charity supporting displaced people.

Use of funds

Tickets (approximately $1700 each) and basic needs for first month

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Latest donations

Deanna
Deanna on 29 May 2022
Good luck in bringing your family to safety
$20
Joanne
Joanne on 27 May 2022
$70
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 27 May 2022
$10
Gill
Gill on 27 May 2022
Wishing you the best of luck
$25
Jane
Jane on 26 May 2022
Bless your family and wish them safe travels
$175

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This campaign started on 28 Apr 2022 and ended on 31 May 2022.