Angelina Jolie paid a personal visit to children who have fled from Ukraine.
16.03.2022 - 20:35 / deadline.com
IATSE said Wednesday that it is donating $25,000 to support humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. The donation, made through the International and European Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), will provide food, water and medical supplies to refugees inside Ukraine and to those who have fled to neighboring countries. The donation was approved during IATSE’s general executive board meeting.
“IATSE condemns the senseless and barbaric invasion of Ukraine by Russian Forces,” the union said in a statement. “We stand in solidarity with working families whose lives have been upended by this war, and we mourn for the lives that have been unjustly taken. We join the global labor movement in calling for an immediate end to Russia’s military aggression and violations of international law, and we support global governments’ use of necessary sanctions and other strategic measures to pressure the Kremlin’s decision-makers to reverse course.”
The union, which represents more than 160,000 behind-the-scenes entertainment industry workers, said that “Working-class people suffer the effects of war the most, and Ukrainian families need urgent assistance to survive this hideous set of circumstances. To this end, we are joining other affiliates of UNI Global Union and The International and European Trade Union Confederations in fundraising for humanitarian work both in Ukraine and in neighboring countries to support refugees.
“The ITUC’s Ukrainian member organizations Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine and Confederation of Free Trade Unions are providing direct support to families who desperately need assistance, while trade unions in neighboring countries including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova are mobilizing to support the
Angelina Jolie paid a personal visit to children who have fled from Ukraine.
Riot Games has announced that it has raised £4.1million ($5.4million) from several of its games to provide financial aid to humanitarian organisations that are working to assist victims of the Ukraine conflict.Between March 5 and March 12, Riot Games collected all proceeds from battle pass sales in Valorant, Legends Of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift. The profits were set aside to be donated to humanitarian organisations in Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion by Russian forces.This also included profits from the Bee skin line released for League Of Legends.
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have made a generous donation to Canadian charity, Water First Education & Training Inc.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have announced a $500,000 donation to Water First Education & Training.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy has returned to Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to help those in need. The "Dancing with the Stars" pro went live on Instagram Sunday from the Polish capital city of Warsaw and told his followers he was "fine" and "enjoyed some of that Los Angeles weather" after he returned home from Ukraine earlier this month. "Saw my family, saw my friends, obviously spent some time [with them]," said the 42-year-old.
Leonardo DiCaprio took to Instagram on Friday, March 18 to share information about humanitarian groups supporting Ukrainian refugees displaced by Russia’s military invasion.
(Reuters) -Roger Federer said he will donate $500,000 to aid children affected by the war in Ukraine, while the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said it would donate a percentage of ticket revenue from their Billie Jean King Cup tie against Ukraine to a relief fund. The U. N.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are opening their doors to Ukrainian refugees.
The Polbeth Community Hub has been overwhelmed with donations as they collect supplies for those fleeing the invasion of Ukraine.
A set of jewellery will raise more than £1,000 to help the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.
Angelina Jolie is speaking out.
Gigi Hadid is donating all her Fashion Week earnings to those suffering from the war in Ukraine following the devastation the country has seen these past few weeks.The supermodel, 26, has been taking part in Fashion Week across multiple cities over the last month and has committed to handing off all her pay checks from her shows to those desperately in need of help. Posting a series of photos of herself during Fashion Week on Sunday, mum-of-one Gigi pledged on Instagram to offer up the considerable contribution to Ukrainian organisations after feeling a responsibility to give back in these trying times. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMila Kunis, who was born in Ukraine, and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30 million to go toward relief efforts that help Ukrainian families displaced by Russia’s attack on the country.The two actors, who famously costarred on Fox’s “That ’70s Show,” said they will match up to $3 million of donations for the $30 million fundraiser.“I’m a proud American. I love everything this country has done for myself and my family,” Kunis says in a video announcement, posted Thursday on each of the couple’s Instagram accounts.
The world is watching in horror as Russia invades Ukraine, with one of the largest armies on the planet killing innocent citizens and destroying countless buildings and homes with each passing day. While governments impose financial sanctions aimed at hurting the aggressor’s leader and its wealthy ruling class, many ordinary people feel hopeless.Now, a Russian musician known around the globe for political activism has utilized her platform and popularity to raise millions for the Ukrainian defense — and she did so using a sexy new technology that ensures the money is going where it’s needed without delay.Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the members of Russian rock band Pussy Riot, set up an organization named UkraineDAO in order to sell an NFT for a good cause.The digital-only artwork sold for a whopping $6.7 million, and all the proceeds are going to Come Back Alive, a non-profit that was founded in 2014 and that calls itself “the largest foundation providing support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.”In just three days, as many as 3,200 individual donors spent digital cryptocurrency to own some of the NFT, which was nothing more than an image of the Ukrainian flag.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds feel “lucky and fortunate” to be able to donate to Ukrainian refugees, amid the ongoing conflict caused by Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country.The two Hollywood stars announced their partnership with the non-profit organization USA for UNHCR, matching donations up to $1 million to provide aid for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine.“In 48 hours, countless Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries. They need protection.
Ryan Reynolds feels lucky that he's able to give a sizeable donation to provide aid for Ukrainian refugees. The Deadpool star and his wife announced over the weekend that they have partnered with the nonprofit organisation USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to match up to $1 million (£720,000) in donations to help Ukrainians fleeing their country following Russia's invasion. Speaking about the initiative on Monday, Reynolds told Extra TV, "We felt like it was the right thing to do and help bring others into that conversation.