Women’s Help Initiative

The solidarity with the people of Ukraine is great after the Russian invasion. Lots of initiatives have emerged as people want to help. International organizations are taking care of the people who flee the war-torn country, but many people who stay are also in need of help. While many inhabitants have fled to the west, others cannot or do not want to leave the country. All over Germany, private initiatives have emerged, hoping to help alleviate the suffering by bringing necessary help into the country.
One such initiative was created by three women from the Zollernalb region in southern Germany who decided to actively help women and children in Ukraine. They organized a collection of warm clothing for women, children, and babies as well as necessities. The local newspaper wrote about the initiative on Tuesday, March 1.
When the Women’s and Senior citizens’ groups of the Adventist church in Tübingen heard about this local project, they spontaneously donated money to buy diapers, baby food, powdered milk, first aid kits, articles of hygiene, and medicine. It was such a joy to be able to do something to help, and we bought the necessary supplies. When we arrived at the drop-off location on Wednesday evening, we realized that the appeal had reached hundreds of people. The parking place was jammed and there was a continuous stream of people coming with boxes of donated goods. The donations were sorted and packed by volunteers. The organizers were overwhelmed by the generosity and helpfulness. Many who brought donations asked if they could stay to help with the packing. The diapers were deposited in a trailer, baby food was packed in one corner of the venue while clothing and shoes were packed in boxes. Lots of people had brought baby clothes.
On Friday morning, March 4, trucks will set off in the direction of Ukraine with these donations. They are planning to make stops in several Ukrainian cities to distribute the supplies. May these products reach the people who need them most. May God bless all who are showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine and the brave people who will be helped by such initiatives.