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Donations worth millions fail to reach Ukraine – sparking calls for change

Aid delays have exposed a deep power imbalance between Ukrainians and the international actors claiming to help them.

Donations worth millions fail to reach Ukraine – sparking calls for change
Korczowa Refugee Reception Point at the Polish-Ukrainian Border | Simon Becker / Le Pictorium / Alamy
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Millions of pounds raised for Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion have not yet been given to those in need, charities have warned.

In a recent open letter, Ukrainian community organisations cited excessive bureaucracy within international organisations as one of the main obstacles preventing the donations from reaching communities and volunteers in the country.

Georgian activist Nino Ugrekhelidze, who has been supporting Ukrainian organisations since the war began, told openDemocracy how the letter came about.