The Aid Shop: in the Press
formerly Refugease
For a small charity, we sure do get around! Over the years, our work has caught the attention of numerous local, national and international journalists. We’ve featured in newspapers, online articles, on live and pre-recorded TV and in radio interviews.
If you’re a journalist and are interested in our work with refugees in Ukraine, France, Greece or the Middle East, please get in touch.
A printed poster showing a sinking sneaker with text forming in water that says: "Help refugees avoid this journey by donating the cost of your""refugees"". The poster promotes refugees relief. The Aid Shop.
A mural of orange life jackets painted on a sea wall in Ramsgate, with water at the base, raising awareness of lives lost crossing the English Channel. The Aid Shop.
A woman standing amidst debris and rubble from a building collapse or destruction in Turkey, with vehicles in the background. The Aid Shop.
Girl wearing a cap being interviewed outdoors on CBS News about aid efforts in Ukraine. The Aid Shop.
A news website screenshot showing a photo of rescue workers aiding an elderly woman during a refugee movement, with text referencing the danger of flights from Donetsk's border towns. The Aid Shop.
A man with glasses and a beard, standing in front of a damaged building and rubble. Text on screen shows his name as Ryan Karacochi and identifies him as a refugee. BBC South East Today logo is also visible. The Aid Shop.
Two women inside a van surrounded by supplies, smiling, with a sign reading "Refugee" in the background, indicating they are aiding Ukrainian refugees. The Aid Shop.
A man carrying an elderly woman in a coat, with a floral headscarf, looks distressed. Two people in uniform are assisting, one holding her arm and the other near her feet. They are outside near a fence, with a van to the right. The Aid Shop.
People helping an injured person outdoors, with a woman lying on a stretcher surrounded by others, in a scene of urgency. The Aid Shop.
People walking along a train platform pulling suitcases and carrying bags, with a train in the background. The Aid Shop.
BBC news anchor in a studio with a split-screen showing two women in a video call interview. The Aid Shop.
People boarding a train or bus through a blue door with yellow trim, some people are pushing a wheelchair user through the door, with various individuals surrounding them. The Aid Shop.
Screenshot of a Newsweek webpage featuring a headline about delivering aid to Ukrainians, with a menu of categories, advertisements, and articles about politics and international issues. The Aid Shop.
A screenshot of a BBC news website page featuring an interview with Kotaiba Alabdullah. In the background, there are children holding signs and wearing winter clothing, with a headline about Tonbridge donation drive helping source aid for Afghan refugees. The webpage includes navigation links and a search icon.
Two young people sitting on chairs in a vintage furniture shop with a large antique wooden mirror and dresser behind them, surrounded by red metal shelves. The Aid Shop.
Group of seven people standing in front of a truck loaded with boxes, some labeled bananas, in a warehouse or warehouse-like setting. The Aid Shop.
A large, cone-shaped mud building designed as a climbing structure with small windows and wooden poles for climbing, located outdoors with a clear sky and some people nearby. The Aid Shop.