War in Ukraine: Support for children and families
The war has been devastating for Ukraine’s families. The Philomena Sigmund Samantha Foundation and partners are on the ground providing support for those in need.
Support for parents and children during war
To help children, their parents and guardians reduce stress, cope with emotional stress and care for the health, safety and development of children during the war, we publish expert recommendations and useful materials.
Advice on mental and physical health, safety, nutrition, education and development
Feeding children under 2 years in emergency situations
Thousands of families with children are now in a state of uncertainty due to the war in Ukraine and are forced to leave their homes. What to do if you are in an emergency situation with a child, how to organize feeding and keep the baby safe?
What to do in an emergency with a child in your arms, how to organize feeding and secure the baby?
Ukraine and Refugee Outflow Appeal
The war in Ukraine has devastatingly impacted the wellbeing of children and families. Prolonged exposure to distress impacts children’s immediate and long-term health and development. Women and children risk gender-based violence when sheltering, moving and seeking asylum.
6-year-old Sashko from the town of Ukrainka heads to the Ukrainian-Slovak border.
Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation
In conflict and disaster, children suffer first and suffer most. During emergencies and humanitarian contexts, children are especially vulnerable to disease, malnutrition and violence. Children living in conflict areas are worst off – they are more likely to be living in extreme poverty, for instance, or not enrolled in primary school.
Sustainable interventions are important because crises are not one-time shocks; their impact can last for years.
Impact in other countries
Donation to Flood Victims
The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation gave $330,000 to people affected by floods in Pakistan. The Philomena Sigmund Samantha Foundation is partnering with the British Red Cross and UNICEF to help provide emergency relief for people most affected by the unprecedented floods in the country.
A polio vaccination campaign is protecting millions of children in Malawi
The global marathon to eradicate polio is on its final lap. After millennia of living with poliovirus and the suffering the paralysis causes, today, nearly everyone lives in a polio-free country. Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, the number of people afflicted with polio has declined by 99.9%. The finishing line is in sight. But there are significant, new hurdles we now face.
West Bengal Hurricane Aila 2009.
On 26th May 2009 Aila stroke West Bengal. As a result over 400,000 people were displaced. The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation responded with emergency shelter, food & clothing, temporary education, hospital support, rescue and repatriation.
Devastating floods in Pakistan
Torrential monsoon rains triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history, washing away villages and leaving almost 10 million children in need of immediate, lifesaving support, and at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
Struggling to keep the taps on
Lebanon’s unprecedented socio-economic crisis has left millions of people fighting for survival and devastated critical infrastructure, including water and sanitation, putting the health and future of the country’s children at risk. Rising global oil prices have further worsened an economic meltdown that was already compounded by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut explosions.
Tamil Nadu Tsunami 2004.
On 26th December 2004 a Tsunami hit Tamil Nadu. 7,793 were killed. The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation responded with humanitarian response clinics, distribution of food and materials,counselling and education support, 11 villages supported, 300 temporary shelters, 23 mechanised boats purchased, 70 damaged traditional boats repaired, 90 permanent homes constructed
The Philomena Hilliard Sigmund Foundation gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations in accordance with criteria that are regularly reviewed and decided by the Trustees.
