Isle of Wight schools raise cash for MAD-Aid Ukraine Appeal

Students also collected and donated toiletries and baby items for the East Cowes-based charity's mission to take supplies to Moldova and Ukraine.

The schools' student councils decide which charities to support throughout the year, through a termly mufti day.

Both schools came together to support this one charity, as they felt so passionately about the cause.

Medina College students were the colours of the Ukraine flag.

One member said: "As a school, we chose a Ukrainian refugee charity to donate items to as people have been forced to leave their homes and their nation due to the war, and they have arrived in the UK and many other countries with nothing."

Another student said: "Student Council chose to support the Ukrainian refugees through MAD-Aid without hesitation as it’s clear to see the life changing work currently taking place for one of the world’s worst humanitarian events of our time. I hope our contribution supports Ukrainian refugees in need and makes a positive impact on their life."

How can I help the Isle of Wight's Ukraine aid effort?

Meanwhile, MAD-Aid still needs our help.

Twelve trucks of emergency aid have already been sent to help displaced Ukrainians in Moldova.

• There are more than twenty drop-off points across the Isle of Wight, along with a sorting and packing station. Find the Isle of Wight drop off points for Ukraine aid HERE.
• Can you help by volunteering? Contact MAD-Aid via info@mad-aid.org or via its Facebook page, to register your interest.