At the hacker conference WHY2025 we had the chance to explain why we started Aid to Ukraine and what keeps us going. All talks are recorded, so we can share this one here. Ron and Niels talk about the network, the role of the community in organising the aid, how the foundation came about, and how you can help.
Just before Christmas we gratefully received word that Stichting Aid to Ukraine has been granted ANBI status, the Dutch designation for a public benefit organisation. It lets donors and the foundation itself make use of several tax advantages when giving and receiving gifts. The government chips in, so to speak, and that is very welcome indeed. The RSIN number you need for your tax return is 866916556.
Roman spoke at Hack42 about life in Kharkiv. People have organised themselves in order to keep going. Together with some 250 others in the ETOC foundation, Roman arranges relief supplies, helps out after shelling, carries out evacuations and keeps the city running. It is striking to hear how much courage and energy it takes when your city is under attack, how much all help is valued, and how badly it is needed. We can barely imagine it, and at the same time it is very close to home.
Board member Niels received a token of appreciation for our work from the ambassador of Ukraine. We are proud of it, and it gives us extra motivation to keep going at full strength. (Photo: Lera Manzovitova)