Ukraine

BP has been involved in solving social problems on a local scale all over the world, including in Poland. We do this by introducing innovative solutions in the field of building aid tools together with selected social partners, promoting wise helping as well as supporting our employees and addressing the problems they report.
From the beginning of BP’s operation in Poland, we assumed that we would get involved only with organisations committed to long-term cooperation that brings tangible benefits.
Cooperation between BP Poland and PAH has been going on since 1997. In 2022, after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the cooperation also encompassed humanitarian aid for refugees.

After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, we decided to urgently establish a fund of PLN 10 million. Its main goal was to provide support to refugees who were looking for shelter in Poland, as well as to people who for various reasons remained in their country. At Warta we understand that the most efficient help is provided quickly and goes where it is most needed. We wanted the donated funds to reach those most needful without undue delay. That is why we decided to support vibrant organisations that for years had been known to provide effective aid. I am glad that this group included PAH, which helped us bring real help to the citizens of Ukraine.

Through the agency of its Foundation, Stellantis N.V. has donated EUR 1 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukrainian refugees and civilians displaced due to the current crisis. With the support of the head of Stellantis’ operations in Ukraine, the company will rely on PAH to support Ukrainians in utilising this fund.
Stellantis condemns violence and aggression. In these times of unprecedented pain, our priority is the health and safety of our Ukrainian employees and families. This recent act of aggression has shaken a world order already disrupted by uncertainty. The Stellantis community, made up of 170 nationalities, watches in horror as civilians flee their country. Even if the scale of the causes is not yet apparent, the human toll will be hard to bear. Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO

We decided to support PAH guided primarily by empathy, believing in the transformative effect that can be achieved through joint actions. We could not remain indifferent to human suffering.

Since the very beginning of the existence of Fundacja Muszkieterów, i.e. for over 20 years, we have been following the principle that helping makes sense when it is addressed to the right people, purposeful and responds to thoroughly diagnosed needs. The moment we learned about the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, we knew that we wanted to take action to support our eastern neighbours. We were also aware that we had to do it hand in hand with a partner who has experience in dealing with humanitarian crises. That is why we did not hesitate to join forces with PAH. We are glad that together we could help the innocent victims of the war in Ukraine.

As an international company, we felt it was our duty to reach out to people affected by the ongoing armed conflict. We believe that PAH supports those who need it in an effective, appropriate and real way. That is why we decided that it is through PAH that we would help to meet the challenges caused by this extremely difficult situation in Ukraine.

We are growing as a company, employing more and more staff and exerting impact on an ever increasing number of people and their businesses. That is why we want to support even more systemic solutions to help those in need. I consider it our privilege as much as our duty.

The impact of the crisis in Ukraine reverberated globally, leaving a profound impression on people worldwide. The senseless violence and suffering deeply saddened and shocked us all. At Arcadis, we believe that addressing the refugee crisis is not solely the responsibility of governments; it requires collective action. Therefore, we made a conscious decision to contribute to humanitarian efforts by providing support through donations and actively participating in volunteering initiatives.

The war that affects so many people, including friends and families of our employees, is a tragedy that brings ongoing suffering. Daily news continues to leave us sad and disbelieving. We could not remain indifferent and decided to get involved in the aid.
Thanks to the support of PAH, we are sure that the funds collected from the sale of a special collection of products dedicated to Ukraine will reach places and people that need it most. We are happy that we can act together and rush to help those most severely affected in these difficult times.

We decided to take up cooperation with a reliable partner, PAH, in order to help the most vulnerable groups, i.e. the elderly, women and children, in the most effective way. In cooperation with local organisations, PAH had the opportunity to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine and to assist refugees who fled from Ukraine to Poland.
We saw the tragedy of Ukraine and the suffering of its citizens. We saw families splitting up: women fleeing with children and men returning to defend their country. It was impossible to remain indifferent. It was our duty to help the refugees. Tomasz Katewicz, CEO of Mondi Świecie

Our involvement in humanitarian activities with PAH is a good example of optimising mutual and cross-sectoral cooperation, a training in building a non-governmental community with the aim of making a better use of our resources to improve the quality and effectiveness of humanitarian activities in a number of ways, and to achieve a greater socially useful impact and sustainable development of the community. Together we can do more! Izabela Dyakowska, President of the Institute of Employee Volunteering Foundation

Why PAH? It’s simple! 😊 Looking at your extensive activities, it is obvious that your goals correlate very strongly with ours, e.g. your World Water Day campaign! We have Water2life: https://water2life.net/
We see opportunities in every drop of water.

At Mechanistry, we believe that success should be shared and that is why we have established cooperation with reliable charity organisations, such as PAH. The positive effect of PAH’s campaign is invaluable – we are grateful that we could support them.

Dawn is dedicated to serving and enhancing the communities where our Team Members operate. When the invasion in Ukraine occurred, we sought a reliable partner in Poland to offer assistance to the Ukrainian people. PAH, which is one of the largest and most renowned organisations in Poland specialising in humanitarian aid, was our chosen collaborator. They established immediate intervention points on the Polish-Ukrainian border, distributing drinks, food, clothing, and equipment. We sincerely value the compassionate endeavours of PAH in providing aid to the people of Ukraine, and we are extremely grateful for the chance to contribute to their admirable initiatives.

Involvement in activities for the benefit of PAH is a tangible way in which DLA Piper in Poland expresses its values and fulfils itself as a responsible business and social partner.
We believe that together we can improve the quality of life of those who are in most dire need of help, and this way create a better future for us all. Our support is a response to the migration crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and other events in our region or other parts of the world. One of the pillars on which we have based the implementation of our values in Poland over the last 16 years is the provision of free services to those most in need. This mission is fulfilled by our team of willing and empathetic people. As one of the largest law firms in the world, DLA Piper has been expanding pro bono practice on an unprecedented scale. The beneficiaries of DLA Piper’s pro bono activities are individuals, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, academic institutions, international organisations and developing countries. In 2022, in response to the war in Ukraine, a separate position of a pro bono lawyer was created in DLA Piper’s Warsaw office. The job was given to Anna Kalinichenko, a Ukrainian lawyer. More information on the website: Pro Bono | DLA Piper. DLA Piper has been cooperating with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) for about 10 years; last year we became his global partner.

Watching the armed conflict beyond our eastern border, we could not remain indifferent. That is why we have actively engaged in humanitarian aid both in Ukraine and for Ukrainian citizens in Poland. For the same reason we have decided to support PAH, which has a rich history of helping those in need around the world. We always try to choose a trustworthy partner for such projects, because we want financial and material assistance to reach those who need it most. Omar Arnaout, President of XTB

Cooperation with PAH guarantees effective support for people affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters – this belief guided us at TVN Warner Bros. Discovery after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine when we were looking for an experienced and competent partner that is known for its efficient operations in the field of humanitarian aid. We decided to establish cooperation with PAH. TVN WBD’s mission is to provide verified information, including raising public awareness of current humanitarian crises and warfare. Thanks to the involvement of PAH and TVN Warner Bros. Discovery channels we managed to collect over PLN 8 million to support Ukraine. We also granted free airtime for disseminating informing about current campaigns and needs of PAH. The presence of PAH experts in our news shows allowed us to reach millions of viewers and promoted fundraising for key aid activities.

PAH is to us an important and reliable partner, offering help wherever it is needed most. Together we support people suffering from the refugee crisis, which is an expression of our common concern for other human beings. The Schwarz Group, which includes Lidl Polska, allocated PLN 47,000,000 to help Ukrainians.

We have been cooperating with PAH for years, because corporate social responsibility is important to us as a company.
We know that this is also a very important issue for the PAYBACK scheme members. Way back we have given them the option to donate PAYBACK points to charity, which they keenly use. We are happy to say that PAYBACK points have a real power to help.

In 2022, Kaufland once again joined forces with PAH to provide quick and effective help to those in need. The support was addressed to people affected by the refugee crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Through PAH, Kaufland made a financial donation of EUR 250,000 and basic necessities to refugees.

Striving to turn the need to help fighting Ukraine into action and engage Partners of the Ecovis International network and the Ecovis & Friends Foundation, we needed a credible and reliable partner. With many years of experience in helping those in need, also in regions affected by armed conflicts, PAH presented an obvious choice. You guarantee the best use of the donated funds. We are very happy that we could establish this cooperation.

Partnership with PAH was for us an instinctive choice in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine. We appreciate the huge, long-term experience of PAH in the field of humanitarian activities and integration of refugees. We are fully convinced that the global education project is a much needed initiative in the context of the war in Ukraine and its impact on the Polish society.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Orange Polska has provided technological support to PAH. We decided to cooperate with PAH because its activities guarantee that aid will reach places where the situation is most dire. This organisation, which has been operating since 1992, has extensive experience in providing humanitarian aid to regions whose inhabitants suffer the effects of warfare. Activities consisting in sending convoys with the essential products and providing financial, food and psychological support (also by phone and via the Internet) are just a drop in the ocean of needs, but still they represent real help for many of the most affected residents of Ukraine. Konrad Ciesiołkiewicz, Head of Corporate Communication and CSR Orange Polska