Weight of the World | Tanja Maier | Substack

On the one hand, it's great there is finally a a public discourse about the plight of Ukrainian refugees in Austria. On the other hand, feels like we are on a collision course for multiple crises.

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Lots of thoughtful conversations yesterday, Hofer cards continue to serve as a temporary bridge, grocery aid for Ukrainian families -- but they are not…

May 24

Without each and every one of you, none of the beautiful grocery photos would have been possible. You all have helped an incredible number of Ukrainian…

May 22

A Saturday morning update

May 21

Things are moving so fast it sometimes feels a a hurricane. In a good way, of course.

May 19

The new website has been flooded with both requests for Hofer cards and donations form around the world. Demand still outstrips supply, but I am…

May 17

The website is live! Huge thanks to Mario Zechner & team for taking us digital and allowing the €50 per family grocery card distribution project to…

May 15

A very brief overview for new readers and an update on what I'm up to.

May 14

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