Active Partnerships: our collective response to the war in Ukraine

Last week, Active Partnerships from across the country came together to discuss how we can play our part in responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine.

We fully recognise that the crisis taking place in Ukraine is happening within the wider context of war and refugee plight right across the world and we stand not only with the people of Ukraine, but with all victims of war.,.

Active Partnerships will

• Support the efforts of the Disasters Emergency Committee who are raising vitally needed funds where they are needed most both for Ukraine and other parts of the world
• · Build on existing work in our respective areas listening to the needs of local refugee organisations.
• Use sport and physical activity to help incoming refugees feel welcome, settled and included in our communities.
• Work closely with Sport England and other national partners on future work with refugees.

How our partners and sports networks can help:

• If you are able to donate, please give what you can to the DEC Appeal DEC Appeal and encourage your networks to do the same.
• If you are a sports network or run community events, consider how you can use these to raise funds for the DEC appeal. e
• We can all play our part in creating welcoming, inclusive communities for refugees. The Refugee Council are a good source of information on the issues as well as giving guidance on how you can help. The City of Sanctuary also provide some practical ways that you can support the people of Ukraine.