Fire Engine for Ukraine

Firstly, very many thanks to all those who have already donated to my Ukraine Fire Engine fundraiser. Combining direct and JustGiving amounts, I’m near £6,000 (over £6,500 as of 11/4/23), not far from the target of £8,000. All being well, it looks like I’ll be setting off for Lviv in May.

Ukraine is suffering an existential threat to its existence. Those Ukrainians who have grown up since 1991 and the collapse of the Soviet Union look towards Europe and liberal European ideals of freedom and liberty. The alternative, if Russia’s invasion succeeds, is a return to a quasi-Soviet sphere characterised by an authoritarian gangster state where there’s no free press and political opposition figures are either in prison or dead. The choice is that simple.

All donations large or small, will be very, very welcome.

Several people have asked how they can pitch in a few quid, so here’s the link, and a big thank you in advance – http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ukraine-fire-engine