The Secretary General of the Council of Europe Donates Lord Byron Prize Funds to the Ukrainian Red Cross

The Ukrainian Red Cross has received a charitable donation from the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, in support of its humanitarian activities.

The initiative was carried out in cooperation with the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism — the organisers of the Lord Byron Prize. The decision to donate the funds, personally initiated by Alain Berset, was taken in connection with his award of the prize.

The Director General of the Ukrainian Red Cross, Maksym Dotsenko, met with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and personally expressed his gratitude for the support provided. Alain Berset commended the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross in humanitarian response and in assisting people affected by the war.

The Ukrainian Red Cross expresses its sincere gratitude for the support of its humanitarian work and for the solidarity with Ukraine.