14 March 2022
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Historians unite to stage unique livestream to raise funds for Ukraine @History4Ukraine
Natalie Pithers speaks to Helen Tovey about the forthcoming online genealogy & history fundraiser, History4Ukraine.
Love history? love genealogy? Want to do something to help Ukraine? Join the History4Ukraine 24 hour online conference fundraiser, noon Sat 26 March to 1pm Sun 27 March for a world-class line-up of presentations. Donations to DEC Ukraine Appeal.
History For Ukraine brings historians from around the world together in solidarity to raise vital funds for Ukraine with a 24-hour event, broadcast online and across social media.
A host of famous faces have already pledged their support for the event, including Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb, Dr. Fern Riddell, Prof. Kate Williams, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and Earl Charles Spencer. They will be joined by professional historians and genealogists from around the world to stage a programme of informative talks and discussions on a huge variety of topics.
The event also has the support of a number of prominent organisations, including The National Archives, the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Genealogists, along with over 200 volunteers and local history groups.
Natalie Pithers, John Boeren, Mike Esbester & Joe Saunders speak to Helen Tovey about the plans so far... to organise a 24 hour online fundraiser conference, with speakers from around the globe, to raise money for the DEC Ukraine Appeal. Find out what they are up to and how you can help.
History For Ukraine was the idea of genealogist Natalie Pithers, who describes the event as “a combination of Live Aid and Red Nose Day, but for history”. Natalie added: “The people of Ukraine can't afford for us to wait! They need this help right now, and this unique event provides the history community with an opportunity to come together and help in the best way they can.”
Attendees will be asked to make donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal via a special JustGiving page.
The event is provisionally scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th March 2022 (times and schedule to be finalised).
More information about the event will be available:
