On behalf of everyone at BEVA we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has generously contributed to the Power to Ukraine fundraising campaign, with particular thanks going to Baker McVeigh who has donated £1,500 (which is equivalent to one generator).
BEVA Trust and World Horse Welfare have a long-standing relationship with the Ukrainian Veterinary Society, with educational trips to Ukraine running for many years prior to the war. The same veterinary surgeons that once warmly welcomed our members and hosted congresses in Kyiv (lots of vodka and opera involved) are now fighting in the army as well as treating animals. Coming up to the war anniversary, we wanted to provide practical help to colleagues and equestrians on the ground. With this aim in mind, the British Equestrians for Ukraine have sourced generators in Germany that we can safely transport to where they are needed in Ukraine. Each generator costs £1,500 and will be life-changing and life-saving for Ukraine’s vulnerable horses. The generators sourced will go to a collection point in Poland and delivery inside Ukraine will be co-ordinated by the veterinary surgeon who once co-ordinated lectures instead.
We have all been in the situation of muddy fields, no lights and no power and can sympathise on that basic level with the difficulties posed by power cuts. Now also try to envisage having to dodge shelling, communicate without having the means to charge your digital equipment and the desperate situation that creates.
Donations can be made via the Just Giving page.
By donating today you will give the gift of Power to Ukraine. Thank you.
Any excess funds will be given to the general fund to support equids in Ukraine.