The charity has always been and always will be, especially in times like these, like the war. Probably, everyone is already familiar with the news that began on February 24, 2022 — Russia started the war against Ukraine. Every day, not only the military but also civilians, including children, die. As a result, many people lose absolutely everything — their home, work, and family. Ukraine’s richest man, businessman Rinat Akhmetov did not stand aside in this situation and is doing everything possible to help Ukrainians, especially those who became hostages of the Russian army in Mariupol. Even a couple of days before the Russian invasion, the owner of the club «Shakhtar», as well as a huge energy company, said that he was preparing for the worst and he did not intend to leave his people.
Also recall that Rinat Akhmetov owns a huge amount of business, which, unfortunately, he lost, as he is in the occupied territories, where heavy battles are now being fought. When asked by a journalist how his company works in this situation, he said that it works accordingly and aims to help and support all Ukrainians. Moreover, the businessman was shocked by the news from Mariupol, where he found one of his factories «Azovstal». People were forced to drown in the snow in order to get some water, but, unfortunately, not everyone was able to do this and as a result of dehydration a 6-year-old girl died.
Rinat Akhmetov https://akhmetovfoundation.org/ru from the very beginning of his career could not remain indifferent to people in need and that is why he helped them. First, it was a personal donation, and soon it grew into huge funds: «Saving lives», «Help», «Children». Rinat paid the most attention to the development of this sphere after the events in 2014 when the Russian Federation began to occupy Ukrainian territories and there were a lot of refugees and children of war. The Akhmetov Foundation helps not only with food, water, and medicine but with everything that people need. Moreover, the SCM Enterprises also help in the victory of Ukraine over Russia, helping the APU and territorial defense in the defense of cities. The businessman also said another excellent phrase — «I want to say: until a lasting peace is established, we will leave no one in trouble — help, help, and help.
