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Posted on: February 24, 2023 February 24, 2023 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
On the 1 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Fight for Right continues to work directly with and for Ukrainians with disabilities, fielding over 200,000 requests for assistance, and providing emergency aid to over 10,600 people.  Over the…
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Posted on: November 11, 2022 February 13, 2023 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
Fight for Right case managers have passed the threshold 5,000 Ukrainian people who have been helped with safe living places, essential daily needs, disability accommodations and needs, evacuations to safer locations in Ukraine, and international evacuations. GADRA continues to support…
Continue reading “November Update from Fight for Right in Ukraine”…
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Posted on: October 18, 2022 October 18, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
Ukraine Evacuations Continue Fight For Right continues to evacuate people with disabilities from Ukraine. Support from GADRA and Nippon Foundation has allowed Fight For Right to purchase an accessible vehicle and enabled them to continue this invaluable work. Teplo Project:…
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Posted on: August 23, 2022 August 24, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
GADRA is joining Fight For Right to Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. Join us as we spend the day with Ukrainians who are still fighting for every life.  Hear unspoken stories, watch mostly invisible heroes, share tears of loss and happiness, celebrate…
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Posted on: May 27, 2022 June 8, 2022 Written by: Ashley Inkumsah Comments: 0
GADRA has been supporting Fight For Right to respond to the critical needs of Ukrainians with disabilities for 90 days. They have received requests from 3400 people who have reached out in need. And has been able to provide assistance…
Continue reading “Ukraine Response Update May 26, 2022”…
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Posted on: May 1, 2022 May 2, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
For over 60 days GADRA has been engaged in support of Fight For Right to address the critical needs of Ukrainians with disabilities.  Fight For Right has been contacted by over 2800 people in need.  The needs that are being…
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Posted on: April 13, 2022 April 13, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
On Thursday, March 31, GADRA and Fight For Right hosted a webinar to share updates on our Ukraine response, icluding stories from people with disabilities who have evacuated, as well as the latest news and needs from Fight For Right’s…
Continue reading “Recording from Leave No One Behind Webinar: Updates on GADRA’s Ukraine Response”…
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Posted on: April 13, 2022 April 13, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
>>: Updates on Supporting Ukrainians with Disabilities. Webinar Recording from Thursday, March 31, 2022, 6 PM Ukrainian time, 4 PM London time, 11 AM New York Time, and 8 AM Pacific Time. Presented by the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource…
Continue reading “Transcript: No One Left Behind GADRA Webinar”…
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Posted on: March 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
The Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration invites you to join an update on the situation for Ukrainians with disabilities from our colleagues and partners at Fight for Right (FFR). When: Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6pm UKR/ 4pm London/11am NY/8am…
Continue reading “Virtual Event Announcement – Leave No One Behind: Updates on Supporting Ukrainians with Disabilities”…
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Posted on: March 29, 2022 May 2, 2022 Written by: moyawid Comments: 0
For over 30 days Fight For Right  and GADRA have been working 24/7 to help fellow Ukrainians with disabilities to evacuate; tirelessly pursuing accessible transportation, necessary resources, and information, to safe accessible destinations.  The work of GADRA and Fight for…
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