Russia Ukraine conflict - Relief efforts by Art of Living and IAHV

 

The Art of Living volunteers in Europe have moved into action to provide all the support to those who are fleeing Ukraine including thousands of Indian students.

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As the Russia Ukraine conflict rages on, volunteers of The Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values have reached out to all refugees who are crossing borders into various European countries, with shelter and basic amenities like food and water.

“At this hour of crisis, I appeal to the students and their families to not give up hope. All the help is being made available and our volunteers from all across Europe are there by your side, who will provide you with food, water and other essential items.”

 
 

Highlights of relief efforts by Art of Living and IAHV in the Russia Ukraine conflict

• Tonnes of food has been sent to Ukraine
• Trauma relief sessions are being conducted for the refugees
• 650 Ukrainian refugee families have been sheltered by the Art of Living (As of March 7^th, 2022)
• One 100 Art of Living volunteers in Europe have moved into action to provide all the support to those who are fleeing Ukraine including thousands of Indian students.
• In Hungary, The Art of Living has arranged shelters for more than 150 people.
• More than 500 beds in Poland have been arranged.
• Our volunteers at Poland border providing assistance to refugees arriving. There are families with children who are as young as 2 months old. All essential supplies have been stocked up by our team.
• 400 students have been evacuated safely and 800 more have made their way to our centers in Poland & Hungary.
• Refugees centers operational in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Germany and Amsterdam(Netherlands) – 9 countries, 21 cities.
• The Art of Living also has a large volunteer base in Ukraine who are helping the Indian community.

Tonnes of food material is being supplied to Ukraine by @ArtofLiving volunteers from across Europe. pic.twitter.com/5x3AVKEfbq

— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) March 9, 2022

As of today, 650 Ukrainian refugee families have been sheltered by the @ArtofLiving. pic.twitter.com/ENYPU3EVCR

— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) March 7, 2022

.@ArtofLiving helplines are flooded with calls 24×7. I appreciate the tireless work of our Ukrainian volunteers who are working day & night to evacuate refugees. I know how exhausted they are & wish them the strength & fortitude to continue this physically & mentally taxing task

— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) March 4, 2022

Now, thanks to @ArtofLiving Ukrainian volunteers, 400 students have been evacuated safely and 800 more have made their way to our centers in Poland & Hungary. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar

— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) March 3, 2022

Art of Living centres across Europe are open for Ukrainian Refugees. Helpline No. +31631975328. If you wish to donate or volunteer you can do it here: https://www.artofliving.org/ch-en/donate-ukraine Click To Tweet

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From Kashmir, Assam, and Bihar in India, to Colombia, Venezuela, Kosovo, Iraq and Syria, and Cote d’Ivoire, Gurudev’s programs have had documented impact on people involved in armed conflict to pursue the path of peace. Through its various projects the The Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values have been championing the causes of conflict resolution, disaster relief, sustainable development, education, women-empowerment and many more.

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