Tributes have been left this week to remember loved ones in Manchester who have recently passed away.
01.03.2022 - 15:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Hundreds of thousands of refugees have been forced to desperately flee Ukraine since Russia invaded the country last week.
520,000 people have so far crossed the borders to neighbouring countries, according to UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi.
And this number keeps rising.
Thousands more - including children, the elderly and disabled - who are unable to evacuate have been forced to seek refuge underground.
Authorities fear the number of refugees could reach up to 4.5 million if fighting were to spread across the country.
As Ukraine sits 'on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe' after Putin's full-scale invasion, people need our help.
International charities and local community groups are doing their part to help support those in need, and s everal organisations across our region are accepting donations of vital supplies.
If you want to play your part, whether it is through donating money or by donating supplies, our list below will tell you some of the ways you can.
The Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Cheetham Hill is accepting donations for refugees.
In a post on their Facebook page today, organisers asked for donations of items such as warm clothes, socks, underwear, balaclavas, hats and sleeping bags.
They are also asking for items such a bandages, first aid kits and paracetamol and tinned food and instant noodles.
They have set up three collection points in Salford, Cheadle and Bolton.
A donation drive has been set up in Ramsbottom in Bury.
Jayne Billi, posting on Facebook, said volunteers are hoping to see children’s items like soft toys, crayons, colouring books, stationery, and nappies donated.
She is also on the lookout for blankets, towels, hygiene products, sanitary products, toothbrushes, clothing, first
Tributes have been left this week to remember loved ones in Manchester who have recently passed away.
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