Credit: Cargolux
On Friday 4 March 2022, Cargolux announced that it will donate a total of €3.5 million to support humanitarian efforts arising from the war in Ukraine.
This monetary assistance follows the United Nations emergency appeal for $1.7 billion to urgently deliver humanitarian support to people in Ukraine and those who have fled the country in search of safety and protection.
Cargolux will donate €1 million each to UNICEF and the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, as well as €500,000 to international medical humanitarian association Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). An additional €1 million will also be distributed amongst initiatives by local organisations and municipalities in Luxembourg.
Richard Forson, President & CEO of Cargolux, said: “It is with great regret that we witness the unfolding of this conflict. We hope that our donation will positively contribute to the relief efforts underway in Ukraine and at the borders of those countries where people are arriving to seek refuge in the EU”.
Cargolux stated that it is committed to making a difference and providing assistance to communities in need. Health and safety rank high on the airline’s agenda and supporting international and local humanitarian action is a priority.
