PRESS RELEASE – Rotary Foundation – Ukraine

The Rotary Foundation has launched a worldwide appeal to support the Ukrainian people
affected by the current fighting in their country.

From now until 30 April 2022, all donations to the Foundation’s Disaster Response Fund will
be made available to the Rotary District in Ukraine and to designated Rotary Districts
bordering Ukraine sheltering refugees from the war-torn country.

From now until 30 June 2022 those Rotary Districts will be able to access this Fund to apply
for disaster response grants to purchase items such as water, food, shelter, medicine and clothing.

The first Rotary club was established in Ukraine in 1929. During and after WW2, Rotary
International made a decision to suspend Rotary activity in the Ukrainian Occupied
Territories. The first post-war Rotary club was established in Kyiz in 1991 and Rotary has
grown throughout the country since then. Rotary is also well-established in neighbouring
countries particularly in Poland where many refugees have fled.

In 2021, local Rotary clubs established a Rotary Peace Square in Kyiv.
Rotary volunteers on the ground in Ukraine and these neighbouring countries will be able to
use the funds raised to help the suffering Ukrainian people.

Those wanting to make a donation can google Rotary Foundation Australia and click on the
Ukraine link on the homepage. Donations are tax deductible.

For more information, please telephone Maurie Stack 0427 668 821 or Mark Anderson 0408 622 698.
rotaryfoundationaustralia.org.au

M a u ri e S t a c k
Chair – Rotary Foundation Australia