A delegation from the Netherlands Red Cross familiarised itself with the work of its Ukrainian counterparts
A delegation from the Netherlands Red Cross familiarised itself with the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross (URCS).
On a recent visit to Ukraine, a delegation from the Netherlands Red Cross (NRC) gained insight into the operations of the Ukrainian Red Cross (URC). The delegation, led by Director-General Garm Goossens, was briefed by URC President Maksym Dotsenko on the organization's key areas of work, the scale of its humanitarian response, and the current challenges it faces.
During their time in Ukraine, the NRC delegation traveled to various regions to gain a firsthand understanding of the URC's work. In Zhytomyr, they visited the Korosten District Organisation of the Ukrainian Red Cross and engaged with volunteers and individuals receiving assistance. In Chernihiv, they toured the regional organisation and learned about programmes aimed at supporting the population, including the activities of mobile rehabilitation teams.
The delegation also paid a visit to Kyiv, where they saw the Centre for Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, which the Ukrainian Red Cross had helped restore following a Russian missile strike on July 8, 2024. They gained insight into the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross rapid response teams and their collaboration with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Additionally, the delegation visited a site affected by a Russian strike in Kyiv to witness the aftermath of the enemy attack.
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