Dear Members of BPW International

The friendly “Hello” of the singer Véronique Müller (see video) is the introduction to my message to symbolize reaching out to you all in friendship.

I would like to thank you all for your generous gifts to our Club in Chernihiv and to Ukrainian refugees in Europe. Your money has helped us to realize four projects and one immediate action through BPW International: one in Poland, one in Arad, Romania, one in Italy and one in Madrid, Spain.

The Federation of Poland is helping Ukrainian children traumatized by the war with a dance and painting project to overcome the terrible effects which the war has had on them. 

The Club in Arad is giving refugees support to integrate into Romanian society through language lessons. 

FIDAPA Italy is giving 7 Ukrainian students the opportunity to continue their studies at Italian Universities. Each of the 7 districts chose a student and is giving support as well as financial help to them.

The Madrid Club is helping Ukrainian women through coaching and a business Incubator to find new work opportunities in Spain. A remarkable group of artists will be supported by an exhibition in the Spanish Capital which gives them the opportunity to show their work.

A consignment of most needed essential goods went directly to our club in Chernihiv and brought some relief. This will be continued as well as the support through money to the institution in Lviv which gives shelter to refugees leaving their country.

Unfortunately, the war is not over yet. The infrastructure of Ukraine has been systematically destroyed which makes it more difficult to survive in the country during the cold winter months. Please, don’t forget Ukraine. The account for giving money is still open. There is a huge need and we will concentrate in the next weeks on a delivery to our Club and the hospital in Chernihiv. Thank you all for your generosity.

The situation regarding women's rights has become bleak. Not only the decision of the Supreme Court in the USA to overturn the Roe vs. Wade verdict, but also the situation of women in Afghanistan and the persecution of women in Iran show us how fragile women's rights are and how little it takes to overturn them.