Mariella Frostrup
(Picture: Dave Benett)Another star of the entertainment industry has backed our Evening Standard Ukraine Appeal, as the number of people fleeing the Russian invasion approached three million in what has become Europe’s biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War.
TV presenter Mariella Frostrup called on people to dig deep to help Ukrainians who have fled the fighting, mostly carrying few possessions and often with nowhere to go.
They have travelled in freezing weather and arrive exhausted and often traumatised — and fearing for the safety of loved ones left behind.
Frostrup said: “We watch the news feeling desperate and useless but there is something we can do. Give generously to those working tirelessly to improve the conditions for Ukrainian families facing multiple hardships.
“With temperatures regularly falling below zero, many don’t have enough clothes to keep them warm. To try to stay safe they face inadequate shelter where they’ll be exposed to freezing rain, wind and snow.
“Money raised through the appeal will help charities and their local partners — both in Ukraine and in the neighbouring countries — alleviate some of their suffering, and will provide displaced families with food, shelter, water, medical assistance, protection and trauma care.”
We have raised almost £300,000 so far, including Government match funding and funds raised by our sister title, The Independent.
Together we are part of a larger effort supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal, which has so far raised £175 million.
