Paris: UEFA has provided one million euros in aid to children seeking refuge in war-torn Ukraine and neighboring countries. The UEFA fund will be spent on children through the Moldova Football Association. In addition, essential items, including medicines, will be distributed to children’s hospitals in Ukraine.
The UEFA Foundation for Children was formed to protect their rights and to provide such assistance. Their services are available in all areas including health, education and sports. The foundation was started in 2015 under the laws of Switzerland.
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