History For Ukraine brings historians from around the world together in solidarity to raise vital funds for Ukraine with a 24-hour event, broadcast online and across social media.
A host of famous faces have already pledged their support for the event, including Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb, Dr. Fern Riddell, Prof. Kate Williams, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and Earl Charles Spencer. They will be joined by professional historians and genealogists from around the world to stage a programme of informative talks and discussions on a huge variety of topics.
The event also has the support of a number of prominent organisations, including The National Archives, the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Genealogists, along with over 200 volunteers and local history groups.
Attendees will be asked to make donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal via a special JustGiving page. The event is provisionally scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th March 2022 (times and schedule to be finalised). More information about the event will be available at https://historyforukraine.co/ and on Twitter @History4Ukraine.