Piedmont will play its part in welcoming refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. This was announced by Governor Alberto Cirio, who will meet officials of the Ukrainian Embassy in Rome this week to plan aid to families who will host fellow refugees and provide assistance facilities. “Doors open to those fleeing the war,” said the president of the region.
A lot of solidarity with the Ukrainian people also in the Granda. The diocesan Caritas of Cuneo, Alba and Fossano have opened fundraisers to support humanitarian and emergency interventions in the 19 Caritas centers in Ukraine. «A dramatic situation – reports a note from Caritas Italiana – which will have repercussions not only military. Many civilians are and will increasingly be involved in the bombing that is hitting several cities. There is also a lot of concern about the huge number of refugees who are trying to leave their homes, to find shelter in other areas of Ukraine or in neighboring countries. Huge columns of citizens fleeing with their cars from the main cities, including the capital Kiev ”. Anyone wishing to contribute can forward money to Caritas Italiana or to local offices, where it is possible to contact for the bank details (causal “For Ukraine”). Donations will also be collected in the Fossano offices in via Vescovado (every morning, from 8.30 to 12) and on the Satispay App, in the name of the Diocese of Fossano.
In Ceva, the solidarity group «Progetto Bosnia» has been converted into «Progetto Ukraine» and the promoters are trying to get in touch with some associations working in the Eastern European country, such as SoleTerre, which deals with the care of children affected by tumor, and Amnesty, which monitors the situation in the field to report any crimes against humanity. In the next few days a current account will be opened for those who want to make donations. The Cuneo Red Cross remembers the national fundraising campaign in support of Cri volunteers working in Ukraine (info: https://dona.cri.it/emergenzaucraina/).
Solidarity from sport. Until Tuesday the kick-off of football matches is postponed by 5 minutes, “to raise awareness of respect for human life and the need to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine”. Today at the “Paschiero”, for Ac Cuneo 1905 Olmo-Albese, the red and white club will distribute two cardboard hands to the fans: one with the colors of Cuneo, the other with those of the Ukrainian flag and the words “No war” .. –