UK Ukrainian refugees scheme set to launch offeirng £350 a month to hospitable Britons
March 14, 2022, 7:40 am

UK Ukrainian refugees scheme set to launch offeirng £350 a month to hospitable Britons

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The BBC reported, more details of a scheme to match Ukrainian refugees with people in the UK who are considering opening up their homes are to be set out later.

A website enabling people to express an interest in helping - for which they will receive a "thank you" of £350 a month - will then go live.

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said the plan could benefit tens of thousands of displaced people.

The BBC said that PM spoke to Ukrainian President Zelensky on Sunday night.

Boris Johnson pledged "to pursue more options for bolstering Ukraine's self-defence", No 10 says, and discussed efforts to end the war.

The UK stands with Ukraine (File photo: UK PM Boris Johnson official Facebook page)

Downing Street said that he also condemned the murders of [American journalist] Brent Renaud and countless innocent Ukrainians.

The government is to send 500 portable electricity generators for use in facilities such as hospitals and shelters which have lost power following the invasion - something President Volodymyr Zelensky made a direct request for.

Boris Johnson to host Baltic, Nordic leaders to find new ways to isolate Russia's economy

Mr Johnson is hosting a series of meetings with Nordic and Baltic leaders in London and Chequers this week.

No 10 says he will urge them to work together to ensure no further nations fall victim to Vladimir Putin's aggression.

Source: BBC

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”