Unfortunately, Ukraine finds itself in a grave predicament as its land becomes a victim of an all-encompassing invasion.
Ukrainian cities bear the relentless assault of bombings, causing destruction to residential buildings, hospitals, maternity wards, religious institutions, schools, theaters, and, most importantly, claiming the lives of innocent individuals. The escalating humanitarian needs demand urgent attention with each passing moment.
The cities are witnessing the alarming escalation of a humanitarian catastrophe.
On 24 February 2022, we, Ukrainians in Poland and concerned Poles, came together to counter the consequences of Russian aggression in Ukraine and to support Ukrainians in Katowice. Together, we have already achieved a lot and still have more to do.
From the very first days, we took on the role of stakeholders for the Ukrainian community in the Silesian region. Our most important tasks included providing and finding accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, collecting and transporting humanitarian aid for Ukraine, organising demonstrations and much more. From this, a strong and well-established team quickly developed. Our common goals and vision for the future led us to establish a foundation called the "VIBELIFE Fundacje Charytatywne". In this way, we would like to establish ourselves as a permanent and reliable partner for all actors in the Silesian region. Together, we are confronting the challenges of this brutal war and we are committed to preserving the democratic peaceful order in Poland and Europe.
Transported more than 50-th tonnes of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Taking care of the families of Ukrainian refugees
Raising funds and purchasing vehicles for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
At the request of Oleksandr Yarovyi, he and Igor Karal handed over an ambulance and humanitarian aid to the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa Oblast, namely the 5th State Fire and Rescue Unit of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa Oblast.
This initiative was created because we could not stand aside. We realised where our strength lies and how we can benefit those who are defending the country. We are glad that our Ukrainian partners (NGO Angels on Wheels, DSNS) are helping us with this.
We are constantly collecting and sending medicines to military units, and the doctors' joy is indescribable, as we are increasingly realising that the cost of medicines is nothing compared to human life.
Thanks to the financial assistance of our business partner Auto-Zięba and the Fundacja Anioly Charitable Foundation, we were able to organise and deliver the necessary medicines to the Rozdiliansk Multidisciplinary Hospital, a municipal non-profit enterprise in Rozdiliansk district, Odesa region.
We have delivered medicines for our guys! Many thanks to Igor Karal for providing the medicines, and to our friend from Ukraine, Oleksandr Yarovoi, for the logistics.
Now more than ever, it is important to respond quickly to fires and extinguish them, so we helped Ukrainian firefighters receive new equipment from Poland.
We met and helped escort humanitarian aid from Germany for our frontline. We received two fire trucks, as well as new beds, medical equipment for a Kharkiv hospital and the most necessary medicines.
Our foundation is a non-profit organisation. We are politically neutral, non-denominational and advocate tolerance and international understanding.
By fostering connections between those requiring assistance and individuals eager to lend a helping hand, we continuously enhance our capabilities and expand our outreach. As Ukrainians ourselves, we maintain direct communication with local communities and charitable organizations, allowing us to comprehend the current needs and consistently monitor the situation. This approach enables us to remain responsive and effective in our efforts.
We extend our welcome to support from both within Poland and beyond. Whether you can contribute financially, offer moral support, or provide manual labor, every action is valuable. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or requests you may have. We are here to assist you.
