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The portraits and stories were captured in March 2022, just after Russia invaded Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022. Many people around the world gave their time generously to support the people of Ukraine.
“We’ve travelled to Ukraine on several occasions and witnessed soldiers, volunteers, and aid workers with no protection; they were just wearing trainers and T-shirts. We’ve also been to areas under siege, where people have no helmets or body armour; some go into orphanages and hospitals - they’re at risk of losing their lives without any protection. We need to try and find a solution to sourcing protection for these individuals.”
— Alastair
“I believe that one small dot can make a difference, and as a Buddhist, one individual can change a situation.”
— Nok
“On Wednesday, a lorry was packed full; it was amazing. There’s always a bit of a buzz - even though it’s so serious at the other end - you always feel quite uplifted when you’ve seen a group of people come together and get the lorry packed up with stuff that was needed; that was good.”
— Kathy
“I’m giving my time to volunteer. Also, as a Buddhist, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity because we don’t want war. We have to change the karma of the world.”
— Cynthia
“I’m just trying to make my way around all these boxes and see that everything is in order so that we’ve got toothbrushes in a toothbrush box, and that sort of thing.”
— Chris
“The guys at the checkpoints out there, believe it or not, are wearing trainers and a pair of jogging bottoms, and that’s it!”
— Denzel
“I saw Alistair’s post about going over to the orphanage in Ukraine and I thought, ‘Do you need toys?’ because every child should have a toy. At least a teddy to cuddle at night-time, and some clean clothes, it’s quite teary thinking what they’re going through.”
— Vix
“I find the operation at the warehouse incredible, the people are so humbling. It is amazing to know that we are helping in Europe, but for the grace of God.”
— Tricia
“We’re making lots of different packages; emergency packages of clothing for women, packages for soldiers, and mother and baby packages, they are all put together nicely and with dignity and lots and lots of love.”
— Sarah