The #StandUpForUkraine pledging event is taking place in Warsaw on 9 April. It is convened by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, with the participation of the President of Poland Andrzej Duda. Its aim is to raise funding and other types of support to cater for the needs of internally displaced people in Ukraine and of refugees.
![Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to Poland](https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-057241/00-08.jpg?itok=-uQBYOj0)
9 April - The campaign mobilised governments, institutions, artists, companies and individuals to raise funding and support the people of Ukraine.
![Demonstration in Brussels in support of Ukraine](https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-055580/00-09.jpg?itok=BnGBlmwC)
7 April - The Commission and the Government of Canada, in partnership with Global Citizen are calling on governments, private companies and citizens to contribute to this global solidarity effort.
![Stand up for Ukraine](https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-04/Stand%20up%20for%20ukraine.jpg?itok=K8BXZQf4)
1 April - Frequently asked questions and answers about the event
![EU coordinates assistance for people fleeing the war in Ukraine](https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-056086/00-08.jpg?itok=u8lztbCi)
30 March - In recognition of Poland's essential role in supporting refugees fleeing the invasion of Ukraine, the pledging event will take place in Warsaw on 9 April.
![Assistance sent through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism is being loaded onto trucks headed for Ukraine at a warehouse in Poland.](https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-04/Assistance%20sent%20through%20the%20EU%20Civil%20Protection%20Mechanism%20is%20being%20loaded%20onto%20trucks%20headed%20for%20Ukraine%20at%20a%20warehouse%20in%20Poland.jpg?itok=UH0hT6LF)
29 March - Additional channels are opened for the private sector to donate aid to Ukraine via the European Union.
![Press statement by Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission](https://eu-solidarity-ukraine.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-056383/00-03.jpg?itok=OaXoZCPV)
25 March - The campaign seeks to mobilise governments, artists, companies and individuals to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries