Update: The NOSU fundraising appeal closed on Friday after raising 24,000 EUR in donations. This will be used to remake the lost uniforms and to support up to 200 Ukrainian scouts whose families cannot afford a scout uniform due to the war. NOSU says it will share all details with donors as the money is spent.
A Russian missile strike destroyed a factory producing Scout uniforms for the National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine (NOSU) on Tuesday night, leaving over 500 scouts without uniforms ahead of the summer camp season.
NOSU says the attack destroyed fabric that had already been purchased, along with uniforms that had been produced and paid for but had not yet been collected.
The organization says the lost uniforms were intended for new Scouts who recently joined the movement and are preparing to attend their first summer camps.
“We cannot ask families to pay for the same uniform twice,” NOSU said in a statement, adding that it does not have the resources to replace the lost uniforms on its own.
The organization has launched a fundraising campaign and is appealing to supporters, partners, and the global Scout community for assistance.
NOSU says a donation of €20 will provide a uniform for one Scout, while €100 will cover uniforms for five Scouts. The organization says all funds raised will be used directly for the production of replacement uniforms and that donors will receive a report detailing how the money was spent.
“We will share an official message from the Chairperson soon with more clarity on the situation and the next steps. For those who would like to verify the appeal – we completely understand. You can go to our official website, ukrscout.org, where you will find the same donation link. You can also learn more about the National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine on Wikipedia,” the organization wrote on facebook. “You are also welcome to email us at secretariat@ukrscout.org, and our office team will be able to confirm the legitimacy of this appeal. Thank you again for supporting our Scouts!”
Donations can be made through the campaign page: https://secure.wayforpay.com/donate/d93156c4aac21
