Zonta USA Advocacy
Zonta District 8 Stands in Solidarity with our Sister clubs in Ukraine.
Donate to Zonta D8 Fund for D27 Relief in UkraineFrom Zonta International:
We have been in communication with our Zonta members in Ukraine and are inspired by their strength and resilience as evident in the excerpt of their message below.
“We are calm and resolute; we keep in touch with family and friends. The main thing is that we maintain our strength of spirit — then we will not be defeated.
Today, Ukraine needs us, and we are called on to give a part of ourselves if we are to live in a democratic country governed by the rule of law.”
As a global organization dedicated to working for the advancement of understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of members and promoting justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, we strongly condemn foreign aggression and acts of war, as are being witnessed in Ukraine.
Read the Full statement:
Donate Via D8 Paypal
This is Not a tax-deductible donation. Zonta District 8 will not be sending an email receipt. Thanks for your support of Zonta Clubs in Ukraine work with refugees.
Watch the recording,
featuring Kathrin Bizilla and Katy Olexander of the Uzhhorod Club in Ukraine.
Zonta District 27 Leads in Aid to Ukraine
Zonta District 27 is one the largest Zonta Districts representing Zontians from Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg,Poland and Ukraine https://zonta-district27.org/
Dear Zontians,
Zonta stands with our Ukrainian members, and with all people of Ukraine.
The situation has been on our minds this last week. It is not leaving us idle.
We have been in contact with many of our members over the last few days. They are asking for our help with clothes, food, medicine, bandages and money. Some areas or clubs are already taking action. These initiatives are very helpful but scattered.
There are several ways the district is reaching out to help, but we need your support as well:
1. If you want to make a donation, even a small amount (note USA transfers can be expensive, check with your bank), you can make a transfer to our district account: Zonta District 27,
IBAN: BE74 9530 3076 2507,
Bic or swift : CTBK BE BX
Address Bank:
BEObank,
Houtbriel
9100 Sint-Niklaas,
Belgium
Mention: Donation Ukraine and Zonta club or District
We will transfer directly to our Zonta clubs in Ukraine.
(NOTE from D8- we will be collecting district 8 Donations via this PAYPAL link, and our treasurer will do one consolidated bank transfer to reduce fees and complexity – see Paypal link)
2. If you have a room or vacant bed in your house where you can host refugees, please fill in this form. We will get in touch with you to see how
Zonta Clubs in Ukraine helping with Relief Efforts
~ Pete Bober
Zonta Club of Riga is sending supplies in and bringing refugees out.
Zonta Clubs of Uzhhorod and Lviv (in Ukraine) are working tirelessly.
Zonta members, past Zonta members and friends of Zonta are offering individual and club help to refugees in Uzghorod. Pete Bober has been in regular touch with Katharine X, Past President of the Zonta Club of Uzghorod, and she reports that they are struggling to handle the influx of refugees to the the West of Ukraine. Zonta’s three clubs in the Ukraine are in Lviv and Uzghorod, nearer the western border where refugees are fleeing too. Zonta member are hosting refugees in large numbers ,coordinating first aid, helping with transport to get vulnerable folks out of shelling, and moving supplies and food to where it is needed.
