A massive thank you to all the staff and students who have supported the Ukraine Appeal we are no longer accepting donations as the OPIR team has set off for the Ukrainian refugees, If you still wish to donate please check out the Ukraine society. 

 

 

 

 

We have watched in horror at the scenes in Ukraine since the Russian invasion and declare our support for the people of Ukraine. Like many of us, the ECSA Team have been wanting to show their support and do something practical and positive to help the people of Ukraine in these desperate times.

You will have seen various organisations, big and small, put together calls for support and donations to help those Ukrainians most in need, particularly those having to flee their homes and their country in order to survive. We have had several queries from students asking "what can we do to help?" and, so, we are now working with local partners to provide an opportunity to do what we can to help.

What can we do to help?

Local support:  Opir & MOOL

Physical donatations - ECSA Offices (DETAILS BELOW)
Monetary donations - http://givey.com/opiraidforukraine
Further Info - https://www.facebook.com/OpirandMOOL

Opir are a group of ordinary people who felt compelled to do something to support the people of Ukraine and Poland. They are mainly based in Scotland but have a collection point in Southampton. They  have direct experience of getting aid directly to the people in need as some of them sent the first aid convoy into Kosovo in 1999. 

Opir have partnered up with MOOL (Massive Outpouring Of Love) who are a registered charity (SCO46366). This combined effort ensures that all monies raised will go through the charity and be accountable in that way. MOOL is a community-led charity, founded in September 2015 as a response to the ongoing refugee crisis. MOOL aims to advance education and to promote the relief of poverty, the advancement of human rights and the promotion of equality and diversity.

If you would like to donate clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, etc. please read the list of wanted items here and hand them into one of our offices. If you are keen to help out by volunteering to sort donations, etc. please contact our Vice President Welfare, Jordan Wyllie on vpwelfare@ecsa.scot or drop him a message on Facebook

 

National Support:   
The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) / Edinburgh Ukrainian Club

Physical donations - 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh (See full info here for opening times and donation requests)
Monetary donations - https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine
Further Info - AUGB or Edinburgh Ukrainian Club

The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) is the largest representative body for Ukrainians and those of Ukrainian descent. It exists to develop, promote and support the interests of the Ukrainian community in the UK. It operates 28 branches across the country, including the Edinburgh Ukrainian Club.

These organisations are co-ordinating the response at a local level and linking to the national Association with their funding appeal gaining over £1million in just the first few days.

 

Support for our students

If you are a student affected by the invasion of Ukraine or you're looking for further information about the support available to you, please get in touch