ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to Ukraine to set up the ReliefAid humanitarian aid operation there. Since he arrived in Ukraine, thanks to New Zealand donations, the aid organisation's impact has been huge, including securing and delivering over six tonnes of food to people in places impacted by the worst of the fighting, taking medical supplies to hospitals in and around Kyiv, and securing tools and materials to repair bomb-damaged buildings. Meanwhile, back in New Zealand, ReliefAid volunteers have been literally working day and night to help get aid to Ukraine. People here can donate by visiting www.reliefaid.org.nz Seawright, who founded ReliefAid in late 2014 after a decade of working in conflict zones, joins the show from Kyiv for an update on the situation there.
ReliefAid food delivery in Ukraine. Photo: Supplied/ReliefAid
