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UWC in News articles

Since our founding, the work of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre has been recognised and appreciated in a variety of News articles and videos in both the national and local media. These mentions reflect the dedication of our team and the strength of our community, and has helped to amplify the voices of those we support. From the BBC to the Independent our work has been recorded and heavily appreciated, you can read or watch some of these features below:
- "Ukrainian refugees give back to 'second home' centre." - An article from the BBC about the work of the UWC.
- "MPs attend prayer service at Ukrainian church in London to mark anniversary." This article, by the Independent, details a visit by General Zaluzhnyi to the UWC on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- "First Lady of Ukraine met with the King Charles III of the United Kingdom." - This article was posted on the official government website for the President of Ukraine, and details the visit of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska to the Ukrainian Welcome Centre.
- These two articles by Aleteia and Royal Central detail the visit of King Charles III to the Ukrainian Welcome Centre.
- "Eparchy’s Ukrainian Welcome Centre a safe haven for those fleeing the war." This article by, 'The Catholic Church Bishops' Conference of England and Wales', details the work of the UWC as an organisation linked with the Ukrainian Catholic church.
- "Welcoming Ukrainians in the heart of London." - A story detailed by the Vatican News website.

UWC in videos and clips

In addition to traditional News media, our centre has had the privilege of being featured in a variety of videos and YouTube clips that have helped to document our Centre's proud history. From NBC News to the famous Telegraph 'Ukraine: The Latest' podcast, the stories of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre can be watched below:

- NBC News reporting on the official opening of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre by King Charles III.

- The Catholic Church of England and Wales detailing the opening of the Welcome Centre.

- The Telegraph's 'Ukraine: The Latest' podcast interviewing the Director of the UWC, Mr. Marchenko, as well as talking about the Centre's foundation, history, and the individual stories of displaced persons who have been helped by the Centre.

- These two video clips from former MP Nickie Aiken demonstrate the unwavering support that the Ukrainian Welcome Centre has received from the local authorities and the community of Westminster and London.

- This video by The Royal Family Channel further documents the care and attention that the Royal Family of the United Kingdom have shown towards the people of Ukraine and our Welcome Centre.

- A post about the Centre from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

- A video post by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

UWC social media

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