Lives on hold: Ukrainian families endure a third year of brutal war

Vitali and his mother, Halyna, stand in the ruins of their family home following a missile attack on their village in Ukraine. © UNHCR/Andrew McConnell

Dear Supporter,

Welcome to the April edition of eNews from Australia for UNHCR.

The war in Ukraine has now entered its third year, with no end in sight. In this edition we introduce you to three Ukrainian families whose stories highlight the plight of ordinary people trapped in this brutal conflict.

You can also read about:

The difference you’re making for refugees trapped in silent emergencies
A remarkable husband and wife team who are turning recyclable waste into cash to support refugees
Six stories of displacement in popular culture, from Paddington to The Avengers

Please save the date for our annual World Refugee Day Lunch on Thursday 20 June. Guests will hear from human rights advocate and lawyer Nyadol Nyuon OAM, who grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya. Purchase your tickets by Friday 10 May for early bird prices. For tickets and more information, click here.

And for all our Tasmanian supporters, don’t miss a special fundraising concert for Ukraine by London-based Bulgarian classical guitarist Pavel Ralev at Hobart’s Theatre Royal on Friday 17 May. Click here for tickets and further details.

Warm regards,

The Team at Australia for UNHCR

Lives on hold: Ukrainian families endure a third year of brutal war

With no end to the war in sight, Ukrainian families are facing terrifying conditions and urgently need help.

Transforming refugee lives: The power of your support in silent emergencies

Your generous donations are providing life-saving aid for refugees trapped in silent emergencies in Sudan, Yemen and Bangladesh.

Recycling for refugees

A husband and wife team from Cairns in Queensland are turning recyclable waste into cash to support displaced people.

Six stories of displacement in pop culture

From heartwarming adventures to epic fantasy sagas, these tales help to build empathy with refugees.

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