Rheinmetall Partners with Blau-Gelben Kreuz to Aid Children in Chernivtsi, Ukraine with €20,000 Donation

Rheinmetall Partners with Blau-Gelben Kreuz to Aid Children in Chernivtsi, Ukraine with €20,000 Donation

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG, a global corporation from Düsseldorf, has pledged €20,000 to aid displaced families and children in Chernivtsi, a partner city of Düsseldorf. The donation will be channeled through the German NGO, Blau-Gelben Kreuz / Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V. Rheinmetall’s initiative aims to provide schoolbags to children, fostering a positive learning environment and equal opportunities despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The company emphasizes the importance of education and hopes to break the cycle of poverty caused by the war.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 26-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG, a global corporation with a strong sense of social responsibility, has approved a €20,000 donation to aid displaced families and children in Chernivtsi (Ukraine), a partner city of Düsseldorf. The funds will be channeled through the German NGO, Blau-Gelben Kreuz / Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V.

Recognizing the importance of education as a key to a better quality of life and equal opportunities, Rheinmetall aims to mitigate the impact of the current conflict on young children. By providing schoolbags, the company seeks to create a positive learning environment and improve the prospects of the children in Chernivtsi.

Armin Papperger, Chairman of the Executive Board of Rheinmetall AG, emphasizes the significance of education in building a better future for the children and families who have had to flee the fighting in eastern Ukraine.

The decision to donate schoolbags is symbolic, representing an essential step towards independence and personal growth for the children. Rheinmetall’s initiative aims to ensure that the young students in Chernivtsi have the same opportunities as their peers worldwide.

The generous donation from Rheinmetall is gratefully acknowledged by Linda Mai, Chief Executive of Blau-Gelben Kreuz / Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V.

About Blau-Gelben Kreuz / Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V.
Based in Cologne, Blau-Gelbes Kreuz is an officially recognized non-governmental organization that has been supporting the development of free and democratic Ukraine since 2014. The organization provides assistance to war victims, particularly children, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable individuals in regions affected by the conflict.

Since the onset of the Russian invasion, the organization has been actively aiding the people of Ukraine in various ways.

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SOURCE: RHEINMETALL AG