10-year-old Milan Paul Kumar, who is in Krakow Poland, on a humanitarian journey to support Ukrainian children and show them they still have our support a year on.
"Last year I washed cars with Greater Manchester Fire Service and donated my pocket money to FirstNews Ukraine Schools Appeal," said Milan.
Milan added, "A year has passed and I wanted to do more for Ukraine and for them to know they still have our support."
As a Diana Award 2022 Recipient and 2022 #iwill Ambassador for social and humanitarian action, Milan asked his parents to arrange a visit to Poland to help support Ukrainian children.
Milan started his humanitarian journey at the Ukrainian Centre in Bolton. Tesco staff and the National Literacy Trust, along with authors, have donated huge amounts of stationery and books. Trailfinders and Jet2Airways arranged for an extra luggage allowance.
Milan was invited for his efforts to the consulate by Wiaczeslaw Wojnarowskyj, General Consulate of Ukraine in Krakow.
"It was an honour and privilege to meet with Wiaczeslaw Wojnarowskyj in Krakow. The whole world #StandwithUkraine."
Milan was then taken to visit a newly built school for Ukrainian children, visited classroom, interacted with Ukrainian women and children, read books and handed out the donated stationery and books which was gratefully received.
"Most importantly I made lots of new Ukrainian friends who I will visit again," beamed Milan.
Daxa, Milan's mum added, " Our support means so much to the Ukrainian people who one day soon hope to rebuild Ukraine."
Milan concluded, " Ukrainian children have resilience that I admire. Imagine having to flee your home, country, leave everything behind and in most cases your dads and brothers."
Milan has documented his journey on social media and had thousands of views.
