It has now been more than a month since the start of war in Ukraine and the situation, unfortunately, does not seem to be improving. Thousands of people have already fled their homes and are looking for help. Many Italian cities have already taken steps to give concrete help to humanitarian cause. For help Ukrainian refugees in Milan, give them hospitality, make donations or send basic necessities, it is possible to get in touch with various entities and associations, from City of Milan to the Caritas. Even a small gesture can be essential to help families in difficulty, destroyed by the horrors ofRussian invasion.
How to donate for Ukraine
Among the first entities to give their contribution to help the Ukrainian population in difficulty is the City of Milan. In collaboration with the foundation of Milan Onlus Community the Municipality has in fact created the fund #MilanohelpUkraine. This fund is of fundamental importance to support the many Ukrainian refugees (especially women and children) who are leaving their country to escape the war. To make your contribution you can send a donation to Community Foundation of Milan City, South East, South West and Adda Martesana:
Iban code: IT18 Y030 6909 6061 0000 0162 571, causal: "Fondo #MilanoAiutaUkraine".
even the Consulate General of Ukraine in Milan it is actively helping refugees, such as sending basic necessities, food and medicines. At the collection point, in via Quarenghi 21, you can bring your own packages with antibiotics, hygiene products, nappies, dressing bags, but also long-life food, baby food, sleeping bags, term socks and much more. THU find the complete list, with everything that may be useful, published by the Consulate. If, on the other hand, you want to make a cash donation, it can be sent to Consulate General of Ukraine in Milan:
Iban code: IT34C0503401725000000009925, BIC / SWIFT: BAPPIT21616
La Italian League for the fight against Cancer di Milano Monza Brianza instead raises funds for help children with cancer escaped from Ukraine. On them Official site you can send a donation via PayPal, credit card, Satispay or bank transfer. Finally, if you want to send basic necessities and food, you can go to the parish of the Saints James and John di Via Meda 50, one of the major collection centers in Milan, coordinated by don Igor Krupa, pastor of the Ukrainian community in Milan.
Welcoming Ukrainian refugees in Milan
If anyone wishes to give hospitality to refugees fleeing the war, they can contact local bodies and associations both in the city and in the province. Eg Refugees Welcome Italy, Emergency e Caritas, are looking for people who can offer accommodation to Ukrainian refugees in Milan. If you have one property or just a bed, you can apply by filling out the form on the Refugees Welcome Italia official website or by writing an email to [email protected]. Of course, you can also send cash donations if you wish. Another active association in this sense is Southern Milan Territorial Network, composed of parishes of the Gratosoglio, and entities such as Milan Suspended, Help e Milan Network. To provide a home or host Ukrainian families, please contact Don Giovanni Salatino to the e-mail address [email protected].
To offer accommodation to Ukrainian refugees in Milan, the Municipality of Milano also activated the number 02.02.02. Alternatively you can contact or the regional toll-free number 800 894545. Finally on the project website Save Ukraine, supported by volunteers from Milan, you can also find all the information to concretely help Ukraine. In fact, it is possible not only to donate goods or money, but also to apply to host refugees, offer them work, offer services or as a volunteer.
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