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NZ charity delivers aid to more than a million people in conflict zones
December 15, 2024 | News - RNZ Sunday Morning
Mike Seawright, ReliefAid founder, joins Jim Mora on RNZ to celebrate a huge milestone - ten years since our founding, ReliefAid has delivered life-saving aid to over one million people in conflict zones.
Mike Seawright discusses Gifts for Gaza with Jesse Mulligan
December 4, 2024 | Gaza - RNZ Afternoons
Listen to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright on RNZ Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan.
Gaza: Running out of money for aid delivery and the Gifts for Gaza campaign
November 29, 2024 | Gaza - Uncategorised
Press release: NZ charity running out of money for Gaza aid delivery
NZ Listener: Kiwi aid workers in Ukraine and Gaza
November 11, 2024 | Uncategorised
Lawrence Watt shares insights from his conversation with Mike Seawright, ReliefAid Founder, about New Zealanders delivering life-saving aid to families in Ukraine and Gaza. Discover the full story in the article here
RNZ Nights: Mike Seawright, ReliefAid Founder, discusses one year of conflict in Gaza
October 7, 2024 | Uncategorised
ReliefAid Founder Mike joins Emile Donovan on RNZ Nights to talk about the situation in Gaza one year after the conflict that escalated on 7 October 2023.
Marathon in Ukraine
September 3, 2024 | General
On 1 September 2024, Bromont Ultra ambassador, actress, and ultramarathoner Anne-Lise Nadeau completed a marathon in Irpin to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Marathon in Irpin, Ukraine: Bromont Ultra representative Anne-Lise Nadeau’s and Mike Seawright’s interview with CBC News
September 3, 2024 | Uncategorised
Representative for the Bromont Ultra, a long-standing partner for ReliefAid, Anne-Lise Nadeau successfully ran a marathon in Irpin, Ukraine on 1 September 2024.
ReliefAid Communications Director, Anne Bulley, on ‘A Sense of Hope’ podcast
September 1, 2024 | Uncategorised
ReliefAid Communications Director, Anne Bulley, chats with Helen Duyvestyn from 'A Sense of Hope' podcast. They discuss why Anne decided to enter the world of humanitarian aid, her role with ReliefAid and her experience travelling to Ukraine.
Whakatane Beacon: Ohope mum smashes fundraising goal for Gaza
August 21, 2024 | Uncategorised
Ohope based fundraiser, Colleen Virbickas, and ReliefAid Communications Director, Anne Bulley, featured on the front page of the Whakatane Beacon to celebrate Colleen’s completion of running 760 kilometres in 76 days and raising over $6,000 for families in Gaza. Read the full article below…
Not for Radio Podcast: Mike Seawright, ReliefAid Founder, chats to Jay and Duncan on one of New Zealand’s top podcasts
July 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
Mike Seawright, reporting from Kharkiv in Ukraine, discusses ReliefAid's work in Ukraine, what it is like working in war zones and his experience running a humanitarian aid agency
RNZ Morning Report: ReliefAid Founder, Mike Seawright, reports from Kyiv after attack on children’s hospital
July 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
Mike speaks with Corin Dann from Kyiv just after Russian strike hit a children's hospital and killed dozens.
RNZ Morning Report: ReliefAid Founder Mike Seawright on the ground in Ukraine
July 3, 2024 | Uncategorised
Mike Seawright, currently in Kharkiv, Ukraine, spoke with Corin Dann to discuss the current situation in a city under fire.
