We Stand With Ukraine - Donate from the UK
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After weeks of escalating tensions, the nearly 200,000 Russian troops assembled at the border of Ukraine began a broad military offensive early on 23 February, with many world leaders warning the series of attacks could lead to the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. The invasion has brought a long-simmering geopolitical conflict to the forefront of the global conscience. The situation is changing by the minute as Russian forces move across the country, but the need for humanitarian aid is apparent as the nation faces casualties and significant property destruction.
Announcing “the largest and most severe package of economic sanctions that Russia has ever seen” in the House of Commons on Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs: “I am proud that Britain did everything within our power to help Ukraine prepare for this onslaught, and we will do our utmost to offer more help as our brave friends defend their homeland.”
Already, major protests and demonstrations in support of the Ukrainian’s right to independence have begun taking place outside of Russian embassies in major cities across the globe. In terms of providing concrete support for displaced or vulnerable communities on the ground in Ukraine, however, a number of NGOs and organisations are already actively working to provide food, shelter, and medical supplies for civilians affected by the crisis.
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Here’s where you can donate to help Ukraine
Below are organizations currently taking donations to aid the people of Ukraine, including rehabilitation for military members, psychological counselling for children, and an independent news outlet.
Global Giving:
This hub for local-led relief efforts supports a wide range of efforts in Ukraine, including supporting children with rare diseases, updating classrooms, and assisting Ukrainian refugees. Donations can be made on the page for each individual fundraising effort.
International Committee of the Red Cross:
A global organization assisting those in war-torn areas, the ICRC enables medical professionals and engineers to better the living conditions of Ukraine residents “as the security situation allows.” They are taking donations via their website portal.
Nova Ukraine:
An non-profit organization focused on bringing humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations in Ukraine and spreading awareness of issues facing its residents to concerned parties in the United States. They are taking donations via Paypal, check, or cryptocurrency.
`Save the Children:
This group is raising money for the millions of Ukrainian children who are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress and displacement following an escalation in hostilities overnight. They provide food, blankets, and emergency shelter tools to children and their families. They are taking donations via their website portal.
Revived Soldiers Ukraine:
Focused both on broader humanitarian aid as well as the “medical rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers,” Revived Soldiers helped found a large rehab space in the city of Irpin. They are taking donations via PayPal.
Support Hospitals in Ukraine:
Having raised over $4 million in the last eight years, Support Hospital provides “trauma-related equipment and surgical tools,” among other needed items. They are taking donations via their website portal.
Sunflower of Peace:
A group focused on “empowering orphans, internally displaced persons, and, recently, those most affected by COVID-19 in Ukraine.” They also raise money to bring resources to healthcare workers and scientists. They are taking donations via Facebook.
The Kyiv Independent:
One of Ukraine’s major English-language media outlets, The Kyiv Independent is a recently founded publication doing detailed reporting both on its website and its Twitter account. They are taking donations via Patreon or Gofundme.
Ukraine Humanitarian Fund:
Part of the United Nations’ OCHA division, the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund raises money for those in Eastern Ukraine, which has long been the site of sustained attacks. They are taking donations via their website portal.
United Help Ukraine:
An organization dedicated to helping “those at the front lines of protecting Ukraine from the Russian invasion,” as well their families and those who the crisis displaced. They are taking donations via PayPal.
Voices of Children:
A Ukrainian organization that provides psychological care for kids dealing with the trauma of war. Their work is focused in Donetsk and Luhansk, two areas that have been particularly hard hit by Russian aggression. They are taking donations via their website portal.
Source: GQ Magazine