Ukraine Emergency Fund
Providing humanitarian aid to displaced Ukrainians
On June 6th, a devastating attack on the Kakhovka Dam unleashed widespread destruction in the Kherson region, South Ukraine. The consequences have been catastrophic, with an area twice the size of Dublin City completely submerged under 3 meters of water.
Our partners, Stay Safe UA, wasted no time and arrived on the scene on June 7th. They have been tirelessly working around the clock, rescuing both civilians and animals, ensuring their safety amidst this dire situation. At SCOOP, we launched an emergency fundraiser to support our partners and provide aid to all those affected on the ground.
The conflict in Ukraine, which escalated over a year ago, has left millions of people without access to basic necessities such as electricity, warmth, food and water. The destruction of countless homes, schools, hospitals, and other vital infrastructure has resulted in the internal displacement of an estimated 5.95 million people.
Since the war started, SCOOP have been working with partners Stay Safe UA, Greyhound Recycling, Mariupol Women’s Association, Airlink, Folkowisko and Alliance 4 Children to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainians. From generators, fuel, to medicine and essential supplies for mothers and babies, SCOOP and partners have completed five missions since Ukraine was invaded in February, 2022. In all five missions, SCOOP’s Services Director, Calvin Sweeney, has travelled to Ukraine to support the dissemination of emergency aid on the front line.
Our Work In Ukraine So Far
March 2022 – Funded accommodation for 42 orphans and 6 care staff in Poland.
April 2022 – Bought a bus for evacuating orphans, 2 ultrasound machines, €6,000 worth of medical equipment, a stove, and sports equipment for a refugee centre.
June 2022 – Delivered vital medical equipment and stabilisation kits to the frontline, alongside 1 ton of essentials to Mariupol Women’s Association in Ivano Frankivsk, which cares for mothers and babies.
October 2022 – Provided 1 ton of medicine and essentials to Mariupol Women’s Association.
March 2023 – Delivered 18 generators, diesel and petrol to families with no electricity via our partner AirLink. Alongside 2 tons of essentials for Mariupol Women’s Association, an ambulance to Donbas, and evacuation tools/machinery for Stay Safe UA.
SCOOP has also helped re-home 160 Ukrainian refugees to Ireland and supported the evacuation of 72 Ukrainian orphans to Poland alongside partner Alliance 4 Children.
Support from Shock of Grey
Shock of Grey, a local sustainable jewellery company that works with charities, have created two bespoke pieces of jewellery to help us raise funds for Ukraine. With 100% of the profits going towards aiding people affected by the war, Shock of Grey has designed sunflower earrings and a pin to represent the national flower of Ukraine.
Big thanks to our partners Greyhound Recycling, Stay Safe UA, AirLink, and Alliance 4 Children.
