More than two million people have been displaced in just two weeks as the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to worsen. If we can take any positives at all from what is happening, it is the solidarity and support that is coming from around the world for the Ukrainian people. Philanthropy is a core principle at Karma Group and once again we have acted swiftly by introducing a programme that transforms hotels into refuges for refugees from Ukraine.
Karma Group launched the programme in France on 08 March, turning Karma Residence Normande into a temporary shelter for those most in need, with the first arrivals at the resort on 11 March. According to Karma Group Chairman & Founder John Spence who initiated the scheme, “Karma Résidence Normande, Connelles, isn’t just somewhere to sleep, we also have full staff support and provide free food and access to all facilities. Children will be given a range of activities, while parents will be given a chance to learn English and French, and we will set up a Ukrainian kitchen”.
Karma Refuge is also working with key contacts in Warsaw, Poland to identify those most in need and has arranged a fleet of coaches to transfer refugees to the resort in Connelles, France.
Having led the way with this initiative, Karma Group is inviting the global Karma family – members, guests, owners, staff – to support the project and already we’ve received many generous donations. We’re also hopeful that other hotel and resort groups will follow suit in the coming weeks and months.
CONTACT OUR PROJECT COORDINATOR : VICTORIA WILLIAMSON
+44 7787 553 553 | ukrainehelp@karmagroup.com
If you’d like to support Karma Refuge, head over to our Just Giving page.
We are so proud to be Karma members and do what we can for the Ukrainians and will support Karma‘s wonderful idea! Thank you so much!
Kindest regards from Germany
Thank you for being part of the Karma family – We hope other hoteliers follow suit and can help the millions in need!
Good going Karma!
Thank you Roy, if you can think of any further initiatives to help Ukraine do let us know!
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Good thinking Karma Team! Yes, we will whole-heartedly support this initiative. Well done! (Perth, Australia)
We’re so delighted to hear! We’ve been overwhelmed with Ukrainians contacting us, every bit of support helps – Fingers crossed more businesses/companies can jump on board.
It is a great humanitarian work to convert Normande into Refuge for Ukranians.
Converting Normande France resort into a REFUGE is agreat humanitarian task.God bless Karna group and John Spence.
This is excellent. Thank you! Is it possible to donate points to this so that we forfeit our holidays in lieu of accommodation for refugees?
Hi Jenny, that is very kind of you to offer; however, there is no need for you to give up entitlements as we have blocked off the whole property through to the end of the year for the refugees – We do have a link here to donate monies towards foods and necessities here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/karma-refuge – Thank you!!
This is a great news. I hope that after Ukraine prevails, the Karma Group can add a property in on of the nicest cities in the world Lviv.
Yes indeed Urik, once this is all over very soon let’s all work together to build Ukraine’s economy back up again!
Great to be the part of this most essential humanitarian service.. Extremely Proud to be the member of Karma