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Donate NowStuff: ReliefAid delivers six tonnes of aid to Ukraine hotspots
April 10, 2022 | Uncategorised
It’s the contradictions that have been getting to Mike Seawright. Walking the streets of Lviv the other morning, the New Zealander stopped to listen to church bells calling worshippers to Sunday Mass; within minutes the peaceful sound was drowned out by the noise of air sirens. A few days later he ate lunch at
“Bonds of shared humanity shown in warzone”
April 9, 2022 | Uncategorised
If you would like to support our work please donate to our Ukraine Appeal.
Breakfast TVNZ: ReliefAid delivers food and medical supplies in Ukraine
April 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
ReliefAid’s Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright talks to Jenny-May Clarkson about ReliefAid's current actions in Ukraine, including the recruiting of international and national staff members and the distribution of food and medical aid.
Chris Lynch: An in-depth interview with ReliefAid’s Founder and Executive Director, Mike Seawright
March 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
Chris Lynch and Mike Seawright discuss what the future humanitarian landscape of Ukraine might look like, and the process that led to ReliefAid's presence in the region.
The Mike Hosking Breakfast: Ukrainians are putting themselves at risk to fight and provide aid
March 21, 2022 | Uncategorised
Mike Hosking chats to Mike Seawright, ReliefAid's Founder and Executive Director, about the bravery and resilience being shown by everyday Ukrainians, and how New Zealanders can help to support these efforts.
Breakfast TVNZ: “It’s humanity from one war zone to another, it’s been quite incredible.”
March 20, 2022 | Uncategorised
ReliefAid's Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright chats to Jenny-May Clarkson about the heartbreaking realities of the war in Ukraine, and talks about how Kiwis can take action here and now to help.
Stuff: ReliefAid pledges to help Ukrainians
March 13, 2022 | Uncategorised
Scream to your MP, scream on social media, conduct a social boycott, do whatever, but speak out because this is unacceptable. If we don't say anything nothing gets done. The war needs to stop to end the humanitarian crisis. - Mike Seawright
RNZ Lately: Expanding operations in Ukraine
March 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
ReliefAid’s Founder & Executive Director Mike Seawright talks to RNZ Lately about the difficulties faced by families fleeing Ukraine, and how his organisation’s operation in the country is developing. If you would like to support our work please visit us at Donate Now.
RNZ Lately: Delivering aid to Ukraine
March 8, 2022 | Uncategorised
Karyn Hay chats to ReliefAid's Founder & Executive Director Mike Seawright about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and what his organisation will do to provide relief. Mike also discusses how Kiwis at home can help those who are being displaced.
Mission Monday makes a difference for children in Syria
March 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
Bernadette Stockman left her role as principal at St Mary’s College, Auckland, in late 2019, but she continues to have a special connection to the college. When the Covid outbreak upended her plans to volunteer overseas, she opted to pursue a connection the school had made in 2017. Mrs Stock- man decided to support the
Wordle & War
February 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
Melanie Sharma-Barrow discusses developments in the worlds of Wordle and war, and talks to ReliefAid's Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright about the unfolding crisis in Ukraine.
Principals Today – Teaching children resilience
February 21, 2022 | Uncategorised
Helping students hula-hoop through trauma and change
