Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network. Here is an excerpt. The whole story is HERE.
Danish Company Creates Children’s Book to Make Ukrainian Refugees Feel at Home – And it’s Adorable
Photo submitted to Mediabrands Content Studio
As millions of Ukrainian women and children take refuge in other European nations, one inspiring act of kindness by workers at a Denmark office of Mediabrands Content Studio is warming hearts and going viral.
With Denmark already haven taken in thousands of refugees, the Mediabrands branch was inspired to write and create a free children’s book for Ukrainian speakers called “Welcome to Denmark”.
The charming booklet introduces refugees to the country while highlighting the cultural similarities of the two cultures, to help make the new refugees feel safer and more at ease.
The publishing team was thrilled to be connected with a Ukrainian female refugee who agreed to translate the copy.
20,000 copies were printed, and the book’s availability was announced through social media, hoping people or local organizations might be able to use them.
72 hours later, all 20,000 copies were distributed. Their office was inundated with requests, so 20,000 more are currently being printed. [UPDATE: Following this GNN article’s publication, the company said they’ve received a total of 100,000 orders.]
Queries came in from Danish train, bus, and ferry companies that want to give them to newly arriving Ukrainian passengers. At the same time, it acts as a mini-phrasebook that can make it easier to make friends and understand many new things around them.
The good news here is an American company in Denmark wanted to make Ukrainian refugees feel welcome.
Today’s JohnKu talks about welcoming new friends. I hope you have a great weekend
Strangers by John W. Howell © 2022
I don’t recognize,
Your face, clothes, language, or name . . .
No matter, we’re friends.
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Heartwarming. Love these feel-good Fridays, John!
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Thank you, Lori. I do too.
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This is such a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it, John.
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Thank you, Darlene. 😊
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Oh what a wonderful and kind thing to do! And such a great idea. Love your JohnKu this week. It’s so spot on. Thanks for sharing this good news story and brightening our day. Have a wonderful weekend, John and everyone 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. I hoe your weekend is blessed. ❤️
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I continue to be inspired by the outpouring of humanity and kindness given to the Ukrainian refugees and nation. Thanks for sharing, John.
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I do too, Joan. I do wish someone would give them the jets they need though.
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War brings out the best and worst in people. On the news we get to constantly hear the worst. So thank you, John for repeating one of the best!!
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Thank you, GP. It was hard to find a good news story this week so I was glad there was one. 😊
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What a great story. Cheers to the welcoming Danes and a wonderful JohnKu.
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Thank you, Frank.
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Wonderful act of kindness, for the sake of kindness and not profit.
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I agree. The Danes are wonderful people.
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What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing, John!
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Thanks, Jill. 😊
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This is wonderful, John! Let freedom ring and kindness reign!!
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Amen, Liz 😁
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Amen. 🙂
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What a heartwarming gesture, especially for the children. Receiving the book as a present may make the present feel just a little more pleasant and welcoming for them.
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I think so too, Linda. Thanks.
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How wonderful – this warms my heart, John. Thanks for sharing it.
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Yes, it is Teri. Thank you.😁
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I think that’s wonderful, making those poor people feel welcome, though I still hope they’ll eventually be returning to their own country. Thanks for sharing, John. It’s good to see kindness shining through the cruelty.
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They will be returning to devastation if they ever are able to come back. Very sad. Thanks, Tim.
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Such a beautiful way to reach out to the refugees! Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story, John. And, I love your haiku. 💕
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Thank you, Gwen. It is heartwarming. I hope your weekend is blessed.
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Your’s as well, John. 😊
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Thank you, Gwen.
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What a brilliant idea, John. I hope more publishers will publish children’s books in Ukrainian because the children had to leave their books behind.
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I do too, Noelle. What a great idea.
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This is a great way to help and a wonderful story to share – thanks John. I hope you have a nice weekend.
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You as well, Dan. Thanks 😁
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How wonderful! I love this amazingly loving and kind gesture. I cannot even begin to imagine the fear these poor children are experiencing. Great JohnKu!
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It is a gracious gesture for sure. Thanks,Jan
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Hope other countries do the same. That’s a great idea.
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I think so too.
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Good story John. There is good to be found even in the most difficult situations. Have a good weekend.
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It would be nice to find good just laying around without the need for a situation like Putin’s War.
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These little things means so very much! Beautiful share, John. Perfect JohnKu, too
Happy April 1st and happy Friday!
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Thank you so much, Dale. 🤗
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What a wonderful story and act of kindness, John. Your words pair perfectly, too. Happy Friday and Happy April! 🙂
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Thank you, Lauren. Happy Friday to you.
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Excellent story and Haiku, John. I can’t imagine the turmoil these people are facing in their lives.
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I know. It is a mes for sure.
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Another heart-warmer. And I love your John-Ku at the end. It’s perfect. Thanks, John.
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Thank you, Staci. 🤗
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What a wonderful way to greet people fleeing from their homes. A great lesson on how we should treat each other. Another heartwarming story that brought a smile. Thanks, John.
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I’m glad you liked it, Denise. Thanks.
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I love this, John. The kindness and generosity shown to the Ukranian people is the only bright spot in this mess. Thanks for sharing {{hugs}}
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Thank you, Jacquie.Hugs right back.
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Great story, John. Thanks for sharing it here. Hope you have a lovely weekend … with an absence of BIG winds and storms!
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I hope so too, Debbie. We had high winds for a week. Have a great weekend.
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Again books connect us! How generous and practical. TGIF to you, John!
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TGIF to you as well, Jo.
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Oh, John, I love your JohnKu today. It’s perfect and says so much with so few words. A perfect complement to the article you shared. I love your FriYAY posts! 🙂
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Thank you, Mae. Your words are very inspiring. 😊
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I don’t recognize… but we’ll be friends. Love this book, too. Wonderful. Hope your weekend is as kind as you are, John.
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Aw. Thank you, Audrey.
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Lovely post, John!
Every country should have books like this for incoming refugees.
You JohnKu is heartwarming and teary eye making. Thank you!
I’m still a pink thing in likes.
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I agree, Resa
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What a great idea!
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Thank you, Traci. It is a great idea.
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Thanks for the happy tears John.
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My pleasure, Lauren. Thank you.
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This is wonderful!
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😊
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This is so terrific. I hope other countries taking refugees might do the same thing. Excellent haiku, too, John. Thank you for sharing this great story!
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Thank you, Betsy. It is a wonderful thing to do
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Indeed. Inspiring.
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😊
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So many stories of hope are coming out of this horrible event. And you have supplied a lovely sharing of them Boss.
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Thanks, Marc.
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