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Ukraine Needs Help, Here are ways to donate

Ukraine Needs Help, Here are ways to donate

The world is watching in horror as the Russian military pounds the Eastern European country Of Ukraine, many are eagerly looking for ways to help the people of Ukraine and can donate to a range of organizations already offering support.

An estimated 3 million people have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries, while European Union officials predict millions more could eventually be displaced.

The UN says that as of 16 March:

  • Poland had taken in 1,916,445 refugees
  • Romania 491,409
  • Moldova 350,886
  • Hungary 282,611
  • Slovakia 228,844
  • Russia 168,858
  • Belarus 2,127

Following is a list of charities and other groups that are soliciting donations to help Ukrainians.

UNICEF. The global group devoted to safeguarding children is working to provide humanitarian supplies to families without safe water or electricity due to the conflict. Contributions can be made here.

Airbnb.org. Airbnb’s nonprofit is asking people — especially those residing in European nations near Ukraine — to sign up to provide temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees or donate to their stays. The San Francisco-based company is also pledging to shelter up to 100,000 fleeing Ukraine.

CORE. The emergency response nonprofit is on the ground in Poland, distributing hygiene kits and thermal blankets, as well as emergency cash assistance to help families resettle. Contribute here.

Project Hope. The global health and humanitarian relief organization are on the ground in and around Ukraine delivering medicines and medical supplies. It has teams in Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, and Romania. Donate here.

CARE. The international humanitarian group is providing food, water, and other items to families fleeing violence in Ukraine. Contribute here.

Doctors Without Borders. Staffers with the medical relief organization remain in Ukraine and are “seeking ways to respond to the medical and humanitarian needs as the conflict evolves.” Offer support here.

 

CNN. Amid the harrowing accounts of tragedy in Ukraine, CNN’s audience has contributed more than $5.9 million to the humanitarian relief work according to Public Good, the online donation platform partnering with CNN. The help is desperately needed and greatly appreciated as aid groups scramble to care for millions of displaced Ukrainians.

Food and other supplies inside Ukraine are becoming increasingly scarce, and civilians continue to pour over borders seeking safety. Organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water, and other needs.
Sunflower of Peace. The nonprofit’s current mission involves providing medical and humanitarian aid to people impacted by violence in Ukraine. It’s accepting donations through its Facebook page.
United Way Worldwide. The world’s biggest privately funded nonprofit has set up a relief fund in response to the intensifying humanitarian crisis to provide transportation, shelter, food, and medicine, including infant supplies such as baby formula. Donations to the United for Ukraine Fund can be made here.
Voices of Children. The Ukraine-based charitable foundation has been offering psychological counseling, including art therapy, for children affected by war in the country’s east since 2015, according to its site. The group is currently helping children and families across Ukraine, including helping with evacuations.
Razom’s Emergency Response is the SOS button that is pressed in times of need. We created this project to provide urgent help and support in face of an extreme and unforeseen situation in Ukraine. Today, the sovereign nation of Ukraine has to deal with the most horrendous and catastrophic emergency – a brutal invasion. Razom is responding to this by providing critical medical supplies and amplifying the voices of Ukrainians.
World Central Kitchen. Founded by world-renowned chef José Andrés after an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, the group provides meals to people in need around the globe. Andrés is now feeding Ukrainian refugees at the Polish border. Those wanting to help finance the group can do so here.

Ukraine Needs Your Help

Food and other supplies inside Ukraine are becoming increasingly scarce, and civilians continue to pour over borders seeking safety. Organizations are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help with shelter, food, water, and other needs.

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