11 Mar 2022

All the weird, wonderful ways the world is supporting Ukraine

From Checkpoint, 5:55 pm on 11 March 2022

From bake sales and uniform-free school days, NFT auctions bringing in millions of dollars in crypto - our increasingly digital and social world is opening up new ways of getting much-needed funds to people in Ukraine.

Nearly two weeks ago, the Ukrainian government tweeted that it's accepting cryptocurrency donations to aid its military effort.

It's already brought in over US$64 million. Here in New Zealand, Kiwis are sending money through online platforms like Airbnb and Etsy to help families directly, and they're using social media to promote fundraising initiatives - with incredible results.

Penny Sheffield has the story of how a cook book store in Grey Lynn brought a community together to stand with Ukraine.