In previous years, we have used Tankfest to raise money for The Tank Museum to aid its preservation and restoration of historical vehicles. However, we and our friends at The Tank Museum feel it is more appropriate to help generate funding for much-needed humanitarian aid. This sale of World of Tanks emblems will be supporting War Child UK in its emergency Ukraine response with all proceeds going directly to the charity. War Child UK is providing emergency psychosocial support and protection to vulnerable refugee children fleeing Ukraine.
More details on War Child UK's emergency Ukraine response
Overnight, millions of families have been forced to flee their homes, becoming displaced within Ukraine or refugees in neighbouring countries. War Child is providing life-saving emergency psychosocial support and vital protection to vulnerable refugee children.
But they know the challenges are not just in the short-term and expect to stay in the region for a considerable period. War Child are the only charity who specialise in protecting children in conflict, so their expertise means they can reach endangered children quickly, and offer them and their families the critical help they need.
A staggering 3.5 million people have fled Ukraine and a further 6.5 million people have been displaced.
War Child has mobilised quickly in order to provide emergency psychosocial support and protection to vulnerable refugee children and their families. They are working around the clock with local volunteers and non-governmental organisations at the borders with Romania and Moldova – countries that have few resources to be able to care for refugees.
War Child is also actively finding ways to support children who have remained in Ukraine. They have identified Ukrainian partners and will look to scale up their response soon to be able to effectively support partner work within Ukraine.