It is a tragic and sad time for the
people of Ukraine and the world.
At Rotary, we are deeply
concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of
life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine
will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences
across Europe and the world.
As one of the world’s largest
humanitarian organizations, we have made peace the cornerstone of our global
mission. We join the international community in calling for an immediate cease
fire, withdrawal of Russian forces, and a restoration of diplomatic efforts to
resolve this conflict through dialogue.
In the past decade, Rotary
clubs in Ukraine, Russia and nearby countries have transcended national
differences and have actively engaged in peace-building projects to promote
goodwill and to marshal assistance for the victims of war and violence. Today,
our thoughts are with our fellow Rotary members and others in Ukraine coping
with these tragic events. Rotary International will do everything in its power
to bring aid, support and peace to the region.
Rotary International
25-Feb-2022
Further to this statement, Rotary in East Anglia (District 1080) are in contact with the RI Director for District 2232 and also ShelterBox and are waiting for their guidance on what we can do to help in the situation.
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