Tag: war

  • ‘I dream of canoeing on the Dnieper River’. One year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine

    ‘I dream of canoeing on the Dnieper River’. One year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine

    It’s been a year already. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is also the anniversary of establishing the ‘Radziwiłłowska 3’ or ‘R3’ Help Point (named after a street name) run by the Salam Lab. During these 365 days, thousands of Ukrainians and refugees of other nationalities passed through this place, all fleeing the brutality of war,…

  • News from our Help Point. Will we continue to help? [ENG/UA]

    News from our Help Point. Will we continue to help? [ENG/UA]

    More than two months have passed since the start of the war in Ukraine. For us, it has been a time full of work, challenges and sleepless nights. The situation for refugees coming to us from across the eastern border is changing. We, too, must adapt to it. Українською нижче What an intense two months…

  • Looking for accommodation for a refugee? Follow these rules!

    Looking for accommodation for a refugee? Follow these rules!

    Ninety percent of all violence happens in private homes. Ukrainians escaping, mostly women and children, are especially vulnerable in a foreign country, behind locked doors. Humanitarian crises are chaotic situations. Professional organizations know these risks – but the situation attracts well-meaning voluntary helpers who act haphazardly while looking for accommodation for someone. The resulting chaos…

  • Ukraine: what we have achieved so far

    Ukraine: what we have achieved so far

    The entire world is now looking at the situation in Ukraine. We all stand in solidarity with Ukrainians. The last days were really intense. We, Salam Lab, together with many other organisations from Cracow, are working tirelessly to make sure that each Ukrainian person, who leaves their country in order to look for refuge in…

  • Ukraine: here is how you can help

    Ukraine: here is how you can help

    In the face of tragedy facing our Ukrainian neighbours, a lot of people ask about the possibility to help. Each and every one of you can do something to help them. Here is what you can do now: Financial support You can contribute to the crowdfunding campaign organized by Salam Lab for the Ukrainians in…

  • Quarter of civilian casualties in Yemen are minors. Is there any chance for peace?

    Quarter of civilian casualties in Yemen are minors. Is there any chance for peace?

    “All wars that are waged in the world are wars against children, and Yemen is, sadly, a classic example of that”