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Sherman A1

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Tue Apr 26, 2022, 12:09 PM Apr 2022

Swiss charity raises millions for Ukrainian war victims

The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation’s charity has collected more than CHF115 million ($120 million) for the victims of the war in Ukraine.

This content was published on April 26, 2022 - 12:03 April 26, 2022 - 12:03

Swiss SolidarityExternal link said on Tuesday that the public had donated CHF115,132,116 since March.

The money is to be used for aid projects in central and western Ukraine providing mainly food, water, medical care as well as small handouts in cash, according to the humanitarian charity.

Programmes to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania and Moldova are also to benefit.

A record CHF50 million had been donated during a special fundraising day on March 9.

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-charity-raises-millions-for-ukrainian-war-victims/47545024

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