Harry Potter author JK Rowling has pledged to personally match donations to a charity appeal to help vulnerable children in Ukraine up to £1m. The Lumos charity, which she co-founded, is working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
The charity is seking to help children trapped in orphanages by providing emergency food, medical kits and hygiene products. It is also helping families, foster carers and emergency foster carers.
In a tweet on Monday, Rowling said: "I will personally match donations to this appeal, up to £1m. Thank you so, so much to all who’ve already donated, you’re enabling @lumos to do crucial work for some of the most vulnerable children in Ukraine."
