United to win: Ukrainian community in Belgium hosts charity Christmas fair, raises funds for Ukraine’s armed forces

The St. Michael community in the Belgian city of Antwerp arranged a traditional Christmas market before celebrating the birth of Jesus.

The Diocese of St. Volodymyr the Great in Paris (Éparchie Saint Volodymyr le Grand de Paris) reported this on Facebook.

The event's purpose was to raise funds to purchase robotic complexes for Ukrainian defenders.

Photo: Facebook / Éparchie Saint Volodymyr le Grand de ParisAt the 4-hour fair, attendees could buy various captivating items, savor tasty food, and participate in a charitable event.

This year, 12,563.80 euros were collected, and the Ukrainian-Belgian school in Antwerp added another 400 euros to this amount.

The organizers, volunteers, sellers, and buyers received sincere gratitude for their active participation in raising funds to support Ukraine's bravest defenders from the diocese.

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It should be noted that at the charity fair in Warsaw, organized as part of the "Holidays on the Line of Fire" campaign, 9 thousand zlotys were collected to purchase gifts for Ukrainian children living in front-line areas.

In addition, the 26th Annual Charity Christmas Bazaar, organized by the International Women's Club of Riga, took place in the Latvian capital. The event brought together local residents, city guests, and representatives of foreign embassies, united by a common goal—supporting charitable initiatives.

Also, at the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in Kyiv, over 1 million hryvnias were collected at the Charity Fair-2024, which was attended by representatives of embassies from 26 countries.