The challenges of aid giving...



Each aid agency has is own vision and passion about what it believes is the best way forward. And this, as ever, leads to challenges. Each organisation has its rules and procedures. Unfortunately, these  seldom overlap. And so all these organisations go their own separate ways. The bigger picture is lost and is seldom outcome based, but more based in, What does my organisation get out of it and does it reflect our priorities? This may seem harsh but has to be taken, however, in light of the corruption that is often spoken about in Ukraine.

And so where are we in this picture? In the end ,doing what we can with whichever organisation will help us get aid to where it's needed. We get knocked back, we have refusals, we have intransigent situations and difficulties. But we keep on keeping on....doing what little we can.

We completed a successful run to Kyiv.  And on Wednesday we go out again with more aid. Trawden gave us our ethos of communities and individuals helping one another.

And so to an organisation that has lots of resources and infinite money, and appears to be of little use. Spotted doing nothing, as usual  - 13 UN vehicles doing sweet b... all. You can't believe how luxurious these vehicles are....but you have to admire the camouflage...just wait for the snow!

And, finally, humourous photos of the day....on a very busy road and intersection, a woman calmly crosses the road with her cows. A whole new meaning to, Why did the cow cross the road?...

If anyone is able to make a donation please:

1. Open PayPal and, when asked for name of payee or email, enter trawden4ukraine@hotmail.com. 

2. Use the collection box in Trawden community shop.

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