{"id":66060,"date":"2022-06-20T12:04:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T11:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=66060"},"modified":"2022-06-24T13:03:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T12:03:03","slug":"more-than-1000-people-in-cardiff-have-set-up-a-support-group-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/06\/20\/more-than-1000-people-in-cardiff-have-set-up-a-support-group-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 1,000 people in Cardiff have set up a support group to help the people of Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The group, Cardiff Stands with Ukraine, aims to raise funds and show support for suffering Ukrainians<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Beginning of the Group<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>AS Russia\u2019s attack on Ukraine began, more than 1,000 people from Cardiff came together to set up a group to show solidarity with those affected by the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group, called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cardiffstandwithukraine\/\">Cardiff Stands with Ukraine<\/a>, was created on February 27, 2022, just three days after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-56720589\">Russia invaded Ukraine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/4DAA3601-9DC2-4C24-88D9-068C8CA45CC7-1.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Members of the Cardiff stands with Ukraine support group at the protest on Sunday June 12. Photo by Cerys Jones. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The public Facebook group was organised by seven administrators who inform its members of upcoming fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities and offers of help from the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its motivation is to encourage the people of Cardiff to support the people of Ukraine against Russia\u2019s merciless acts by fundraising, donating money or humanitarian aid and raising awareness of the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Interview with Cardiff Stands with Ukraine Administrator Natalia Lopuszynska\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Myebc_WRcGs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Interview with Cardiff Stands with Ukraine Administrator Natalia Lopuszynska\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Myebc_WRcGs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><figcaption>Administrator of Cardiff Stands with Ukraine community group Natalia Lopuszynska tells The Cardiffian about the catastrophic impact of Russia\u2019s attack on Ukraine. Video by Cerys Jones. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The group has raised around \u00a37,000 for military and humanitarian support for Ukraine by coordinating fundraising events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe importance and intention of these events that help raise funds and gather support for displaced Ukrainians are fundamentally to affirm our humanity in the face of such inhumanity,\u201d said Michael Sagatis, 44 from Neath. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flora Stands with Ukraine fundraiser <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The group has raised around \u00a37,000 for military and humanitarian support for Ukraine by coordinating fundraising events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe importance and intention of these events that help raise funds and gather support for displaced Ukrainians are fundamentally to affirm our humanity in the face of such inhumanity,\u201d said Michael Sagatis, 44 from Neath. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent live music event, Flora Stands with Ukraine, was organised between the Cardiff Stands with Ukraine volunteer group and The Flora pub staff on June 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All funds collected from the event will be sent directly to Ukraine to provide humanitarian and military aid, supply equipment, and help those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/3A86801F-2589-4E48-87E5-D2F05AA14D44.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Singer songwriter Jacob Powley performing at the Flora Stands with Ukraine fundraising event. Photo by Cerys Jones. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The event featured nine artists, three of whom are Ukrainian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diana Grace Newman, a Cardiff resident of Ukrainian descent who sang at the event, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am thrilled that I was invited to participate in the charity event to raise money for Ukraine, so I can use my talents to support my beautiful Homeland at this extremely difficult time and show how beautiful Ukrainian culture is!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the beginning of the war, Diana has been busking on the streets of Cardiff to raise money for Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Journalism student and singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name Azzura also performed at the event. She said: \u201cMy biggest hope and goal for my music has always been to help people, through performing at charity events where and through my songwriting itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSince February 24, I have been looking for ways to support Ukraine, through donations and attending charity events to spreading information. To have the opportunity to help raise money through music, allows me to help from far away at a time when I can\u2019t do much else&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 200 people attended the fundraising event which raised \u00a31,246. Kamil Jantos, 27 of Llanrumney, Cardiff, who attended the event said: \u201cThe event at the Flora was truly amazing. The organisers did a wonderful job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe atmosphere was incredible and there were so many people. I was really shocked to see such a massive crowd of people. I had so much fun and was really happy to be there to support this amazing cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna Palamar who runs Anna Palamar Designs was present at the event selling her merchandise. 100% of profits made from each Ukrainian merchandise sale will be donated to support accredited charities to fund immediate emergencies and ongoing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-770x578.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-293x220.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/06\/D2C86B2B-D928-42B9-A9D8-625D69BE790F.jpeg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Anna Palamar selling her merchandise at the Flora Stands with Ukraine event. Photo by Cerys Jones. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna has been screen-printing her Ukrainian-inspired illustrations onto cotton T-shirts and tote bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: \u201cMillions of people in Ukraine are facing an imminent humanitarian crisis because of the devastating, ruthless war. Their pain is very close to my heart, since many of my relatives and friends are now there, staying to protect their homes, families, and freedom.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of her drawings is inspired by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annapalamardesigns.com\/product-page\/glory-to-ukraine-ukrainian-cossack-illustrated-tote-bag\">Ukrainian defender figure<\/a>: with a logo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a shield, fighting courageously for his homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardiff Stands with Ukraine Protests <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The group also holds weekly peaceful protests to pressure western governments to assist Ukraine in the conflict. These protests have been approved by Cardiff Council and South Wales Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-crowdsignal wp-block-embed-crowdsignal\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script>var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags[\"11140776-src\"]=\"poll-oembed-simple\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.polldaddy.com\/p\/11140776.js\"><\/script><noscript><iframe title=\"Have you attended a Cardiff Stands with Ukraine Protest?\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/11140776\/embed\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load cs-iframe-embed\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Have you attended a Cardiff Stands with Ukraine Protest?\" src=\"https:\/\/poll.fm\/11140776\/embed\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"cs-iframe-embed\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Protest speaker and group admin Andrii Zhuravskyi. \u201cOur protests are about sending this very important message of collective responsibility we have as humans.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cI find great importance within these protests, as, sadly, it is easy to forget about the war or easily underestimate its catastrophic impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe need to carry this unpleasant information, as news channels mostly take a more moderate stance due to not wanting to appear too graphic or switching to other topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately, we don&#8217;t have the privilege of avoiding it. More than that, we believe that unresponsiveness to such horrors is what fuels them.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sunday rallies to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/supportUkraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#supportUkraine<\/a> in London and Cardiff. <br>All countries should follow Moldova&#39;s example and ban russian state media. Support Ukrainians in you city, town or neighborhood. Attend Ukrainian events. <br>You can do it, every bit matters. Be a part of Ukraine&#39;s victory. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bLLXCKfJUX\">pic.twitter.com\/bLLXCKfJUX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; @BelarusInUK (@belarusinuk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/belarusinuk\/status\/1538662798590459905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 19, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The protests are held outside of the Hayes Library in Cardiff&#8217;s city centre every Sunday at 2 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AS Russia\u2019s attack on Ukraine began, more than 1,000 people from Cardiff came together to set up a group to show solidarity with those affected by the 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