Paul Leyden (bricklayer from Australia) went to Ukraine in March 2022. What he found was terrified women and children whose fathers were left in Ukraine to fight the war. Children traumatised by what they witnessed as their homes were destroyed and families fled for their lives. There were very few men around to help or do heavy lifting, transporting food, medicines to women and children sheltering from the war.
Paul immediately started to volunteer with several aid agencies like the Red Cross and at several humanitarian aid centres In Ukraine and Poland. Paul goes where he is needed, transports goods and risking his own life by delivering urgent medical supplies into Ukraine. This selfless bricklayer saw firsthand the traumatised children. What started as a small gesture of giving bubble makers to children has become Paul’s aim – helping make the Ukraine children be able to have some joy and smile again.
“Bubbles for Ukraine” became a focus for Paul. Using his own funds, every trip Paul does, he generously hands out toys to the children, he has even organised several children’s parties. The people of Ukraine appreciate all the work that he has done for their children.
Paul has used up most of his saving and would be grateful for any donations so that he can continue to give the children some joy.
