FUEN is the largest umbrella organization of European autochthonous minorities, nationalities and language groups. We have eight member organisations in Ukraine, and we feel a strong solidarity with them and with all people of Ukraine.
The war has changed the lives of the people of Ukraine from one day to another. All nationalities of Ukraine suffer because of the Russian invasion. Besides their lives being in constant danger, they often lack the most basic things needed for survival like water, food, heating, or electricity. They spend nights in shelters in deplorable conditions. No jobs, no schools, no security. More than 1.5 million people have already fled the country, trying to seek refuge in the bordering countries, but the majority stays.
While FUEN's basic work is to secure the rights of minorities - such as education in their mother tongue and the preservation of their own culture and identity - we realise that all Ukrainian citizens are suffering in this situation. And we want to help them all. For this reason, we have launched the „Help so we can help! Minorities for Ukraine“ humanitarian aid campaign.
