SCIAF has launched a special Ukraine appeal which will help people in need of emergency food, water, safe accommodation, hygiene kits, transport and child support services during this humanitarian catastrophe.

SCIAF is a member of Caritas Internationalis, the international Catholic humanitarian network, which is leading a global response to the conflict.  

Caritas Ukraine is supporting people displaced by the conflict inside Ukraine, and SCIAF’s sister agencies Caritas Poland, Caritas Moldova and Caritas Romania are supporting refugees who have managed to find safety in neighbouring countries. They are monitoring and assessing the situation continually, and providing essential humanitarian relief.

Donations will go towards the Caritas response both in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries.

Alistair Dutton, Chief Executive of SCIAF, said:

“Within one week, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Now they are fleeing for their lives, desperately afraid and clueless as to what the future holds. As we watch the unfolding events in horror, we know that people want to help.

“This is an emergency appeal to help the people of Ukraine and we urge people here in Scotland to show their solidarity and give generously”.

Donate to SCIAF’s Ukraine Appeal by visiting www.sciaf.org.uk/get-involved/appeals/741-ukraine-appeal  or calling 0141 354 5555.