WAR CRISIS: Help Protect Victims of Ukraine
Each year we see the number of natural disasters that hit our communities increasing. We also recognise the increase in severity in these disasters.
Hours and days after a disaster are the most vital and therefore the aim of this project is to prepare early so we are ready to respond and save lives.
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As the number and severity of disasters continues to increase it is clear that we must urgently scale up our capacity to quickly respond. Therefore we need to plan for early fundraising so we have a significant investment at the ready to help implement life saving requirements when the next disaster hits. We have a duty to be prepared and ready with emergency management so we can protect our communities and therefore a gift to this project might not be used tomorrow but when it’s need it will have a huge life saving impact.
Everyone has experienced with COVID the way a disaster that was not expected can leave us all in a situation that we are not equipped to deal with. The majority of our projects are in rural locations that often get overlooked or fall through the cracks of limited government funding so it is down to people like us to help provide the support and emergency resources when a disaster strikes.
While we are fast to respond to emergency needs after a disaster it is often too late once the funds have been donated to arrive at the critical response centre. This project is us pre-planning for the future to ensure we can respond quicker and efficiently to ensure more lives are saved in the immediate hours and days post a natural disaster. Over the past 15 years we have responded to 12 disasters that includes earthquakes, floods and typhoons.
Most are aware of the immediate needs to tend to after a disaster however, long term recovery is essential to building a sustainable community. We hope to efficiently provide support to Zimbabwe by working with local organisations on the ground to create long term and sustainable recovery to the community as they rebuild from this disaster.
Bridging the gap for displaced youths
By Tyrone Bennett | CEO of Action Change
Hey everyone, Ty here!
When we talk about displacement, our minds usually jump to the frontlines. But there’s a whole other story unfolding right here in the UK that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime. We’re seeing so many young people arriving after being displaced by the conflict, and sadly, they are often falling straight through the cracks of a system they don’t yet understand.
The mission: A soft landing We’ve decided to shift our focus to where the need is loudest. We’ve partnered with some incredible women from Ukraine people who have been through the fire themselves and now want to give back to launch a new mentorship and support network for these young arrivals.
We aren’t here to do the heavy political lifting; we’re here to be the “boots on the ground” for the kids who just need a human being to help them navigate the chaos.
What we’re actually doing:
Finding a “Home Base”: Giving these young people a safe, welcoming space to meet others who are going through the same thing.
Cutting through the red tape: Helping them navigate the mountain of paperwork and confusing systems in a language that’s still new to many of them.
Finding their feet: For those who want to jump into the workforce, we’re helping them find opportunities to contribute. For those just passing through to reunite with family, we’re the bridge that connects them to the right charities and authorities to get them there safely.
There are lots of charities doing great work, but very few are focused on this specific age group when they first land. We’re here to make sure they aren’t alone.
Keeping our focus clear I want to remind you that Action Change is and always will be a strictly non-political, non-religious charity. We don’t comment on the unrest or the politics. We focus on one thing: supporting people and keeping them safe. That’s it.
Stay Awesome!
As the number and severity of disasters continues to increase it is clear that we must urgently scale up our capacity to quickly respond. Therefore we need to plan for early fundraising so we have a significant investment at the ready to help implement life saving requirements when the next disaster hits. We have a duty to be prepared and ready with emergency management so we can protect our communities and therefore a gift to this project might not be used tomorrow but when it’s need it will have a huge life saving impact.
Everyone has experienced with COVID the way a disaster that was not expected can leave us all in a situation that we are not equipped to deal with. The majority of our projects are in rural locations that often get overlooked or fall through the cracks of limited government funding so it is down to people like us to help provide the support and emergency resources when a disaster strikes.
While we are fast to respond to emergency needs after a disaster it is often too late once the funds have been donated to arrive at the critical response centre. This project is us pre-planning for the future to ensure we can respond quicker and efficiently to ensure more lives are saved in the immediate hours and days post a natural disaster. Over the past 15 years we have responded to 12 disasters that includes earthquakes, floods and typhoons.
Most are aware of the immediate needs to tend to after a disaster however, long term recovery is essential to building a sustainable community. We hope to efficiently provide support to Zimbabwe by working with local organisations on the ground to create long term and sustainable recovery to the community as they rebuild from this disaster.
Bridging the gap for displaced youths
By Tyrone Bennett | CEO of Action Change
Hey everyone, Ty here!
When we talk about displacement, our minds usually jump to the frontlines. But there’s a whole other story unfolding right here in the UK that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime. We’re seeing so many young people arriving after being displaced by the conflict, and sadly, they are often falling straight through the cracks of a system they don’t yet understand.
The mission: A soft landing We’ve decided to shift our focus to where the need is loudest. We’ve partnered with some incredible women from Ukraine people who have been through the fire themselves and now want to give back to launch a new mentorship and support network for these young arrivals.
We aren’t here to do the heavy political lifting; we’re here to be the “boots on the ground” for the kids who just need a human being to help them navigate the chaos.
What we’re actually doing:
Finding a “Home Base”: Giving these young people a safe, welcoming space to meet others who are going through the same thing.
Cutting through the red tape: Helping them navigate the mountain of paperwork and confusing systems in a language that’s still new to many of them.
Finding their feet: For those who want to jump into the workforce, we’re helping them find opportunities to contribute. For those just passing through to reunite with family, we’re the bridge that connects them to the right charities and authorities to get them there safely.
There are lots of charities doing great work, but very few are focused on this specific age group when they first land. We’re here to make sure they aren’t alone.
Keeping our focus clear I want to remind you that Action Change is and always will be a strictly non-political, non-religious charity. We don’t comment on the unrest or the politics. We focus on one thing: supporting people and keeping them safe. That’s it.
Stay Awesome!
