‘We are Ukraine!’ is a semi-permanent display of Ukrainian gratitude and culture, and a glimpse of how the people of Ipswich have sought to welcome those fleeing from the war.
Some say that the British mainland has not experienced the opposed attack of an enemy force since 1667, when the Dutch landed at Landguard Fort, Felixstowe. So whilst the people of Suffolk have experienced little by way of the pain and displacement that comes through invasion and war, their hearts and arms have been wide open to receive over 1,500 Ukrainians in the last two years.
‘Together for Ipswich’ coordinates the efforts of Ipswich churches and liaises closely with our local authorities in providing a holistic response to our Ukrainian guests. This includes sponsorship (the hosting of families), vigils for prayer and solidarity, job fairs, training sessions, furniture grants, English classes, a Wellbeing Café, minibus tours, signposting, and one-to-one friendship and support.
Over the next few months, The Hold is partnering with Together for Ipswich in enabling our Ukrainian friends to share their joys, their pains and their challenges, as they seek to integrate into Suffolk’s County Town.
See ‘We Are Ukraine’ at The Hold, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1LR from 23 July 2024.
Written by Alan Cutting, Together for Ipswich. Together For Ipswich
Who wrote this about Ipswich?
Sam Sherman
Sam has more time to spend on interests following a 33-year Board-level career in Container Shipping and International Logistics. Passionate about Ipswich, Sam looks to see how we might jointly reverse some negativity and bring some deserved positivity back to our beloved Town.
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