With an unprecedented number of people fleeing their homes to escape the horrors of war in Ukraine, the Disasters Emergency Committee has launched a humanitarian appeal.
The NFU is donating £25K to this appeal.
NFU President Minette Batters said: “Like everyone watching in absolute horror as the people of Ukraine are bombed, homes are destroyed, and families are torn apart by a war we thought we’d never see again in Europe, we want to do everything we can to help, to show support and solidarity with those affected.
“I know many farmers want to do all they can to help. They have friends and co-workers in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian families here working on farms. This war is creating a humanitarian disaster, the impacts of which will be felt by us all.
“Those families fleeing, as well as those staying to fight to defend their country, will be facing unimaginable challenges, and I hope our donation to the DEC Appeal goes some way to showing our support at this truly terrible time.”
Donation details
For those that want to donate, use this link www.DEC.org.uk.
DEC members and their local partners are working in Ukraine as well as across the border in neighbouring Poland, Romania, Hungary, Moldova and Slovakia, to meet the immediate needs of people fleeing with food, water, health assistance, protection and trauma care. Charities participating in the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal are Action Against Hunger, ActionAid UK, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide UK, International Rescue Committee UK, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Save the Children UK, Tearfund and World Vision UK.
Letter of support
Read the UK farming unions' letter of support to Ukraine. The NFU, NFU Scotland, Ulster Farmers' Union and NFU Cymru stand with everyone in Ukraine, including Ukrainian farming families, following the invasion of their country by Russia.
