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13th December 2010

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by Leigh Turner

Ambassador to Austria and UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Vienna

Keeping Ukrainian families together

It’s not often that we charge people to enter my house.  But we make an exception when we host a charity reception in support of the Ukrainian charity EveryChild. Ukraine, like many other countries in Eastern Europe, continues to house large number of children in orphanages.  EveryChild, which was set up as the result of […]

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6th December 2010

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by Leigh Turner

Ambassador to Austria and UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Vienna

Where everywhere is home

This year, the UK is between Turkey (fabulous balloons) and Egypt (delicious traditional snacks).  Yes, it’s the International Women’s Club of Kyiv (IWCK) annual seasonal charity bazaar.  A brave band of embassy volunteers inspired by Olga, Caroline and Pippa has slaved to set up a spectacular-looking flag-draped stall with home-made jams, chutneys and Christmas puddings […]

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