Associació Mallorquina d’ajuda als refugiats d’Ucraïna (Amar Ucraïna) –

Is a private humanitarian aid association, based in Palma de Mallorca. Since February 24 2022, it has provided assistance to refugees and people affected by the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moreover, it unites Ukrainians and other interested parties  to form a community to benefit mutual interests. Our association operates exclusively on a voluntary basis and the compassion of its leaders and members. The main priority of the organisation is to support and help children affected by the war.

Our Mission;

• To help and support the rehabilitation of children from Ukraine affected by the war.
• To provide support to Ukrainian refugees in Palma de Mallorca, with housing, food, medical and legal issues and finally, integration into the society.
• To offer rehabilitation of military personnel or volunteers of Ukraine Cultural Exchange between the retrospective societies.
• To promote and protect the reputation and ideals of Ukraine and the communities  through mutual efforts.

Our values

• Pro-activeness: We act for the benefit of our common goals and interests
• Responsibility: We recognise and take full responsibility for the present and future of our children
• Compassion: We prioritise compassion for people who have lived through the atrocities of war.
• Humanitarianism: We are guided by the principals of helping all those in need, regardless of their nationality, religion or opinions.
• Unity: We believe that working together is the key to effective care and transformation
• Honesty: We strive to be transparent and honest, providing reports on our actives and the use of our resources and funds.
• Acknowledgements: We sincerely thank everyone who supports us and is a member of our community.
• Respect: We respect all nations, countries and respective views. We treat each other with respect and support community members as much as possible.
• Reciprocity: We act exclusively on this principle: each member of the community makes their contribution to the association and in return, has the right to receive equal support from other members.

What do we do? 

•  We provide assistance with housing, depending on the availability of free places in the organisations hostels and helping find temporary housing in Palma de Mallorca.
• We also help with consultations to find permanent housing, at our own expense or with external funding from other charities however we are currently unable to provide permanent housing by ourselves.
• We also provide food kits and meals to those in need.
• We help refugees to access medical care, including doctor’s consultations, medicines and other medical services through getting public health insurance.
• We help, if possible to get advice for refugees on their legal status, obtaining documents and work permits (free of charge or at your own expense depending on terms)
• We help refugees adapt to life in Spain with advice, recommended language courses, job search and education.
• We host a summer camp for military and war-affected children where they can relax, recuperate and make new friends.

Financing 

Unfortunately, nowadays any activity needs financing and therefore we have certain sources of income and resources that are distributed according to their intended purpose.

• Private donations: We exist due to donations from private individuals and businesses.
• Funding from the state: We receive partial funding from the state for public events, as well as for the payments of the foundation’s activities and the payments of rent for hostel premises.
• International Funds: We currently do not receive funds from European Charities and the Red Cross, we are not their representatives.
• All funds received from all sources are spent solely as intended.
• The association has a separate account for the support and remuneration of the fund’s managers.

We publicly report on all fund receipts and assistance provided. You can downed all reports in a special section on this site: amarucrania.com/reports

Responsibility 

• As a private organisation, we are not related to state and international funds. We bear no legal or moral responsibility for the activities of individual fund members. Thus, we publicly make sure to report on any activity and expenditure of funds.
• The association has the right to file a lawsuit in the Spanish court, in case of unsubstantiated slander, spreading of gossip and unproven information that negatively affects the reputation of the association and its members.
• We disclaim any binding obligations or responsibility and provide assistance solely on our own volition, compassion and as part of mutual support.

Conflict of interest

We value transparency and openness in all our activities. We understand that each member of our community may have their own goals which is completely normal. The main thing for us is to ensure that these interests are expressed openly and transparently. We implement a policy that requires association members to declare their personal and professional goals to avoid potential conflict and ensure a fair and objective approach in all our decisions. This promotes mutual trust and maintains the integrity of our organisation.

Each member of Amar Ukraine plays a key role in materialising our mission and goals. To strengthen our community and maintain transparency, we encourage each member to openly share information about themselves and discuss personal moral values which are the foundation for our successful corporation.

We also value and support the individual approach of each member. Recognising that each of us has our own unique capabilities and resources, we strive to provide flexibility and openness in the ways that everyone contributes to the life of our association. This allows us to create a strong, cohesive and highly effective community that works together to achieve common goals.

How you can help: 

• Make a donation: You can make a financial transfer to our account.
• Become a volunteer: You can become a volunteer and help us with our work. You
• Spread the word: You can tell others about our association or repost our news on social networks and subscribe to us.

We believe that every person can contribute to helping others affected by war. Join us!