Moving message to Ukraine through artwork at The Press
Dumfries is demonstrating its solidarity for those suffering as a result of the war in Ukraine.
With the world uniting in its condemnation of the Russian invasion - triggering a humanitarian crisis - artists Andy Brooke, Alison Fair Bixler and Simon Lidwell have led the creation of an installation of paper angels in the window of MSQ building The Press.
A message accompanying the artwork states: “These angels are placed here to recognise all of the souls caught up in the chaos of war and as a prayer for peace.
“It is a symbol to do something with the frustration we feel.”
People will have an opportunity to make angels which can be added to the display.
For more info about the installation and how you can respond to the ongoing crisis visit the Quartz website -
https://www.wordsmithcrafts.co.uk/Quartz/angel-cloud/
Midsteeple Quarter is pleased to be able to provide the space to show the support for the people of Ukraine and the families in our community and throughout the world affected by the tragic events unfolding there, but we know for many this is not enough.
How you can help
Local refugee charity MOOL is monitoring the situation constantly in order to provide direct aid and support to refugees. They are currently collecting items for a small donations convoy – please check for the latest list at:
https://www.mool.scot/donations-wed-love
Babies
Baby clothes up to 1 year old
Dummies
Blankets
Wash cloths
Warm clothing
Hats and mittens
Women
Packets of new underwear
Breast pads
Hats and gloves
Thermal clothing
Muslins
Slings for carrying babies (not bulky carriers)
Everyone
Shoes, trainers
Towels
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Toothbrushes
Hairbrushes
Combs
Solid soap
Could you make a financial donation?
If you can, please consider donating funds to the following:
The DEC Ukraine humanitarian aid appeal: https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
People in Need - currently providing support to 200,000 people on the ground in Ukraine, offering food, water and hygiene items as well as providing psycho-social support and counselling: https://www.peopleinneed.net/.../humanitarian-aid.../ukraine
United Help Ukraine - focuses on providing medical supplies and distributing donations and food to internally displaced Ukrainians, anyone affected by the ongoing war, and the families of soldiers who have been injured or killed in the attacks: https://unitedhelpukraine.org/
Razom for Ukraine - raises money to purchase and deliver essential equipment and goods, to share vital information and to put volunteers on the ground: https://razomforukraine.org/
The Ukrainian Red Cross - assists those affected by the crisis in getting food, medicines and basic medical supplies, shelter and water: https://www.icrc.org/.../wher.../europe-central-asia/ukraine