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Tag: Ukraine

“It’s given 72 people the chance to escape a very dangerous place – it’s helped 72 people survive”

Monday, October 31, 2022Monday, October 31, 2022

Money raised at the Caerphilly Miners’ Centre summer fair back in July went towards train tickets to help 72 people evacuate the Ukrainian city of Marhanets.

More households urged to come forward to support Ukrainian refugees

Tuesday, September 27, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales’ Social Justice minister has called on more households to support refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Rugby league: Wolves-inspired Wales clinch bronze at Under-19s European Championships

Monday, September 12, 2022Monday, September 12, 2022

Several players from Aber Valley Wolves rugby league team featured for Wales at the Under-19s European Championships.

Asylum seekers have “integrated well with no issues” but some still in temporary accommodation

Thursday, September 8, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Asylum seekers from Afghanistan and Ukraine have “integrated well with no issues” in Caerphilly County Borough, but some remain in temporary accommodation.

“Not many people really believed this would even be possible” – Ukrainian refugee in Caerphilly shares experience of war

Wednesday, July 20, 2022Thursday, July 21, 2022

On February 24, Yulia Bond’s life was turned upside down when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine ‘super sponsor’ scheme to remain on hold

Wednesday, July 6, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The scheme, which was launched in March, has so far seen more than 4,000 visas issued to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Welsh Government to pause Ukraine ‘super sponsor’ scheme

Wednesday, June 8, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

So far, the scheme has seen 2,000 visas issues to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Football club covers distance from Caerphilly to Kyiv to raise more than £2.5k for Ukraine

Wednesday, May 18, 2022Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Players and coaches at Cwrt Rawlin Football Club have raised more than £2,500 for Ukraine – by collectively walking, running and cycling the distance from Caerphilly to Kyiv.

Charity rock concert to support Ukraine humanitarian efforts

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

A charity rock concert in support of Ukraine will be held at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall on Saturday, April 16.

Welsh Government will be ‘super-sponsor’ for Ukraine refugees

Friday, March 18, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

There has already been 10,000 expressions of interest from people wanting to be a sponsor and host those fleeing from the Russia-invaded country.

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