New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency.The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer, poet and painter whose works championed the formation of an independent Ukraine.You can purchase the white t-shirt for £25, with a minimum of £10 from each sale being donated to the Red Cross.Last November, New Order marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Movement’ by sharing the aforementioned NYC show on YouTube in its entirety.
Thornhill-based landmine clearing charity expresses concern for Ukraine-based aid workers
14.03.2022 - 12:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Thornhill-based landmine clearing charity has spoken of its concern for aid workers based in Ukraine.
The Halo Trust has around 430 staff in the country where it has been clearing mines in the Donbas region since 2014 but that work has stopped due to the conflict.
There is particular concern for staff members based in Mariupol, which has come under intense bombardment by Russia this week, who have not been in contact with the trust since the weekend.
A Halo spokesperson said: “Most worryingly we have 21 staff in Mariupol and we haven’t been able to establish communications with them since Saturday.
“The footage that has come out of Mariupol is devastating and looks very, very grim and we’re waiting desperately to hear that our colleagues are safe.”
A maternity hospital was struck by the Russians in the city this week, killing three people.
In Kramatorsk, Halo Trust staff have re-purposed their headquarters into temporary emergency accommodation for refugees arriving into the city.
The spokesperson added: “Most of our staff have some paramedic training and they’re delivering first aid to the population and they’re distributing our medical kits.
“We have to have medical supplies all of the time because of the hazardous nature of our work and we’re now making sure they’re able to be dispersed to those who need them.
“Kramatorsk hasn’t been in the news as much, things have been relatively quiet but I spoke with a colleague this morning and she said there has been loud explosions and sirens throughout the night last night.
“One of our colleagues in Kramatorsk, his apartment block was struck by a missile on Sunday.
“Fortunately he wasn’t at home and we have since been able to find accommodation for him and his family but clearly
Riot Games donates £4.1million to humanitarian charities supporting 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.
Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala performs at charity concert in Birmingham
Birmingham after fleeing the country following the Russian invasion. The 38-year-old, whose real name is Susana Jamaladinova, took to the stage for a performance of her song 1944, about the forced deportation in Crimea during the rule of Joseph Stalin.
Manchester 'stands in solidarity' with Ukrainian refugees as new charity appeal is launched to help families desperately fleeing war
A public charity appeal has today been launched to help support Ukrainians who are desperately fleeing the ongoing war and trying to relocate in Manchester. The MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund money has been introduced to help support charities and voluntary sector groups across the city in providing assistance to those arriving in the city.
Ukrainian orphans rescued by Hibs charity hope to arrive in Scotland in coming days
A group of 50 orphaned Ukrainian children are waiting for paperwork to be sorted so they can fly to safety in Scotland.
Susanna Reid moved by viral Ukraine Frozen girl singing national anthem at charity concert
Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis felt emotional watching a video clip of a young Ukrainian girl singing the country’s national anthem onstage during a major charity concert, weeks after she first went viral singing a song from Frozen in a bomb shelter. Introducing the clip on Monday’s Good Morning Britain, Susanna shared the ‘good news’ that Amelia Anisovych was now safe in Poland after fleeing Ukraine with her grandmother and brother Misha. The seven-year-old was able to escape her home country’s capital city of Kyiv shortly after her first video gained huge interest, and the 51-year-old presenter explained that Amelia was back and sharing her voice once more.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s Dad Starts Ukrainian Relief Charity After ‘DWTS’ Star Escapes Invaded Country
Dancing with the Stars alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, fled Ukraine following the horrific invasion by Russia on February 22. And one day after Maksim arrived safely back in the United States to be with his wife Peta Murgatroyd, 35, and 5-year-old son, Shai Aleksander, Maksim’s Ukrainian-born father Aleksandr Chmerkovskiy, started Ukrainian relief charity Baranova27 to help those being affected by the horrific war that is still going on. Since its inception on March 3, the Chmerkovskiy family’s organization has raised nearly $120,000 which is being used to send more than 135,000 pounds of goods to Ukraine!
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Donate to Multiple Charities in Ukraine
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are showing their support for the people of Ukraine.
Peta Murgatroyd Sheds Tears In Emotional Video About Ukraine, Says Maksim Chmerkovskiy Is ‘Home For Now’
Peta Murgatroyd got emotional while reflecting on Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine.
The Cure are donating sales of Ukraine charity t-shirts to UN refugee aid agency
The Cure have shared details of a new charity band t-shirt that provides support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country.Blue-and-yellow-coloured t-shirts bearing the band’s logo are now available to purchase for £20 here. The hues reflect the colours of the Ukrainian flag.All net proceeds will go to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees.
Elon Musk Challenges Putin To A Fight: Winner Takes Ukraine
Elon Musk is looking to throw down with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Tesla co-founder, 50, challenged Putin, 69, to a one-on-one fight amidst Russia’s tragic invasion of Ukraine. “I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat,” Elon wrote on Twitter March 14. “Stakes are Ukraine,” he added. Elon wrote Putin’s name in Russian and Ukraine in Ukrainian.
Everything you need to know about ex-Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna as she trains to fight Russian troops
Former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has joined the Ukrainian forces to fight Russian troops as Vladimir Putin's invasion continues.The stunning brunette has swapped evening gowns for a rifle as she warned Russian invaders that they will "will die on our land" if they continue their advance. Sharing images on her social media, Anastasiia, who represented Ukraine at the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty pageant, has vowed to defend Ukraine until their safe border is restored.This week, Anastasiia, who has 315,000 Instagram followers, posted another video contrasting Ukraine before the war compared to recent photos and videos.
U.K. Cinemas Support Ukraine With Cannes-Winning ‘Olga’ Charity Screenings
Naman Ramachandran 606 Distribution and the BFI have partnered to organize a series of preview charity screenings of Elie Grappe’s Cannes winning film “Olga.” From each ticket sold, a donation will be made to support Ukraine via the Disasters Emergency Committee. The film, about a young female Ukrainian gymnast forced to train in exile, had its U.K. premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival earlier this week.
'It is Russia against humanity': Life in the Ukrainian city where bombs are 'hitting houses' and aid workers were 'turned back'
Hours after a 'barbaric' bombing of its hospital for women and children, Mariupol continues to come under attack.
Bundle For Ukraine is a charity collection selling 991 games for £8
Necrosoft Games director Brandon Sheffield announced that the Bundle For Ukraine is now live.Available for just under ten days, the Bundle For Ukraine offers 991 games including plenty of big-name indie title.The https://t.co/vTbmDLvWUP bundle for Ukraine is live!! ~1,000 games worth over $6,500, $10 minimum donation, all proceeds donated to charity. Let's do what we can! https://t.co/oSgXio6UkJ pic.twitter.com/6oTPoo2g57— brandon sheffield (@necrosofty) March 8, 2022As Sheffield detailed last week (March 1), all money raised by the Bundle For Ukraine will be donated to Voices Of Children and International Medical Corps, two charities that are currently operating in Ukraine to support victims of Russia’s invasion.At the time, Sheffield said that “What we do as game developers can have a very positive effect on the world.”The goal is to raise £763,325 ($1million) in total, however it’s already raised £329,483 ($431,643) within its first few hours of being live.