Charities & Aid
There are two large sections that follow. The first is the “quick reference” for anyone that would like to know our top recommendations. The second has incredibly detailed information about a variety of charities, orgs, etc. that offer assistance. This information is sourced from the same doc that is a reference for this site’s refugee page that is being built by a group of disaster relief workers.
If you would like the 411 on how to verify a charity or org that you already have in mind, please take a look at the Charity Verification section.
Quick Org Reference
Humanitarian Aid
- Nova Ukraine
Nova Ukraine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States as well as in the rest of the world. They are providing emergency aid directly in Ukraine and have non-profit status in the United States. - Razom Ukraine
Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, believes deeply in the enormous potential of dedicated volunteers around the world united by a single goal: to unlock the potential of Ukraine. Razom is also providing emergency aid directly in Ukraine.
Other Forms of Aid and Resources
- Help Ukraine Win
Site that aggregates charities and other information to help Ukraine. - Support Ukraine Now
Site aggregating charities and other ways to directly help Ukrainians.
Untrusted Orgs
Simialr to how there are sources of misinformation, there are charities that aren’t out there doing the good work. Here’s a list with context for Why They’re Here:
- Red Cross - they are meeting with Lavrov in Mocscow, interested in offices there as of 23 Mar 2022. Source - Reuters, Alt Source - US News, Anadolu Agency in Turkey reports new offices
In-Depth Org Information
Ways To Help & Volunteers Needed
State Hotline to Offer Assistance
Calls from Ukraine: 0 800 202 600
Calls from other countries (can also be used for calls from Ukraine):
+380442370002Telegram: @VolunteersHotlineBot
Monitor the UN/WHO Website to see who is currently active where and how you can get involved.
“There are a few things that would-be disaster volunteers should stop and consider before getting on a plane.” USAID CIDI
“President Zelensky’s Office has launched a humanitarian aid website. The official website, Humanitarian Aid Portal, helps to find out how to send and whom to address humanitarian aid. The portal also provides contacts of foreign and Ukrainian humanitarian hubs.”
BBC | Five tips on being a refugee host family: “If you’re thinking about signing up, here are some tips from people across the UK who have hosted refugees or asylum seekers in their own homes in the past.”
- Be prepared for the mental impact.
- Find people who match your stage of life.
- Think about ground rules.
- Get the GP sorted early.
- Don’t feel bad about saying no.
Monito is a comparison search engine that shows the best ways to send money to Ukraine from the USA. The site only recommends regulated & secure companies. You can choose transfers to a bank, cash pickup or to a card.
Additionally, many US financial institutions are waiving or refunding wire fees for money sent to Ukraine. Inquire at your bank.
“Take political action to condemn the ongoing Russian war of annihilation in Ukraine. Call on your political representative in your own home districts and states to put an end to the war as soon as possible to prevent further destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure and the violent injury of soldiers and civilians.
- In the US: Support Ukraine: Write to your Reps in Congress
- In UK, France, Spain, Italy: Template letter to MPs
- In Canada: Write to your MP! Ukraine needs Canada’s help NOW!” Source
Google Business Profiles new emergency help attributes for Ukraine support (Google also added hotel attributes to define if your hotel offers support to those displaced from Ukraine.)
- “Google Business Profiles is rolling out a new business attribute under a new category called “emergency help” where you can say if your business or organization accepts donations, employs refugees, needs volunteers or offers free products or services.”
“Volunteers are always welcome at World Central Kitchen in Przemysl, Poland — 8 miles from the major border crossing from Ukraine.
If you want to come find lodging first, getting here is no problem. Sleeping nearby is a challenge. People are commuting 60-90 minutes by car or train. Try to find a spot in Przemysl.
You can fly into Warsaw (far), Krakow (not so far and easy by train in a few hours) or Rzeszow (closest).
The address here where we work is:
Bohaterów Getta 63
37-700 Przemysl, Poland
People show up around 8 am.” Source🇬🇧 In the UK: “If you’re in the UK and want to help Ukrainians both inside and leaving the country, visit the website of the Ukrainian Institute in London. They have excellent resources on what to do and where to safely donate.”
🇺🇸 “Family-to-Family is a charity that allows you to help a hungry refugee family. Right now the refugees are likely from other conflicts and crises, but as the US accepts Ukrainians, a good idea to help them when they arrive.” Source
🇬🇧 How to take in a Ukrainian refugee: Who can sponsor refugees under UK scheme and how to be a host: “Brits will be able to nominate a named Ukrainian individual or family to stay with them in their home, or offer a separate property for them to use rent-free.
People sponsoring refugees will be required to commit to the scheme for a min of six months, but are encouraged to keep up the offer for as long as they can.” A £350/month payment if being offered.
The Homes for Ukraine website went live on Monday, March 14th. The new scheme will allow people to offer accommodation for fleeing Ukrainian refugees for up to a year.
Donate unused air miles to Miles4Migrants: “Your unused frequent flyer miles and credit card points can help refugees and asylum-seekers, many of whom have been separated from their families for years, reunite with their loved ones and reach safe homes.”
🇵🇱 Poland: Check the government site for what help is needed, here.
🇵🇱 Poland: Slava Ukraini
“If you can help in any way: post your offer on our platform. It will be translated into Ukrainian and directly reach people looking for help. Remember: any form of help is needed. Accommodation, food, clothing, medical and legal assistance.”
Help Ukraine Center: Humanitarian and medical aid for Ukraine. “Our Charity Fund is a joint initiative in Poland and Germany. We received a list of requirements from Territorial Defence Forces and from the Ministry of Health.”
- Urgent needs: medicines, food rations, blankets, and other humanitarian assistance.
- Warehouse in Poland.
- Call-centre: PL +48 45 102 6042.
- Email: help@helpukraine.center
🇩🇪 How to help in Berlin.
🇨🇿 Ways to help from the Czech Republic.
🇸🇰 Slovakia Kto pomôže Ukrajine: “If you want to help by offering accommodation, transport, material, psychological support, other forms of care (education, child care, legal aid), register in the questionnaire.”
🇦🇹 How to help Ukraine from Austria.
Ukraine Now: “We are a global decentralized effort to help Ukrainians and other nations deal with the humanitarian crisis and consequences of Russia’s invasion.
- I’m a Volunteer: I want to help, whether you know how to or have ideas or not, everyone is welcome.
- I Can Host: You are abroad, and you can help Ukranians who crossed the border?”
“The Aerial Recovery Group team will be planning future missions and Impact Trips for volunteers to Ukraine to assist in providing long-term aid to its people. The team currently does not have any specific dates planned, but if you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form to let us know your capabilities and willingness and we will reach out with opportunities. The team is looking for Veterans, medical professionals, and child specialists.”
“Musetech and cultural heritage professionals: you can volunteer for SUCHO (Save Ukraine Cultural Heritage Online) with your area/s of expertise. Knowledge of Russian or Ukrainian is not required. Sign up as a volunteer at this link.” (Article about this effort.)
🇬🇷 Greece: “Public and private agencies, individuals and NGOs may sign up as to the kind of help they can offer to Ukrainian refugees here.”
Volunteer from anywhere: “SafeBow is looking for passionate people to join their team as researchers, case managers, admin support, mental health supports, and translators. If you can offer special skills – legal counsel, humanitarian or tactical experience, for example – reach out!”
🇺🇸 Ukrposhta has resumed flights to the US and will deliver humanitarian aid back to Ukraine. (As of 3/7)
“In the United States, DNIPRO LLC acts as a consolidator and a freight agent to accept the cargo in its warehouse and to prepare it for transportation. Humanitarian goods are accepted at the following address in the USA: 645 West 1st Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203.
For dimensional restrictions and additional information, please call +1 (908) 241-2190, +1 (888) 336-4776 or contact SaveUkraine@dniprollc.com. Medical supplies and food are accepted for transportation. All boxes must have an indication ‘UkrPoshta Dnipro LLC / Humanitarian Aid.”’ Source
UA Aid Centers: Verified aid collection centers and warehouses globally. You simply: “choose your country and see the addresses of verified centers that collect donations and transfer them to Ukraine.” This site also has lists of needed items.
🇺🇸 Hubs collecting humanitarian aid for Ukraine in the US: (contact them for details on what is accepted & needed.)
(See above for Dnipro US.)Nova Poshta
27 Merry Lane
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 463-00-88Meest USA
600 Markley Street
Port Reading, NJ 07064
(732) 634-15-17
This Facebook Group is of Ukrainian Etsy shop owners who are still able to get money that way. Etsy has waived their fees and it is the only way they are supporting their families. This is a quick and easy way to get money to civilians.
Texas Baptist Men - seeking volunteers for missions: “Would you like to serve Ukrainian refugees in Poland? We are filling teams now to serve for two weeks at a time.” Source
- Also see: Ukrainian Baptists
Lovecrafts | Patterns to support Ukraine: “Many of our independent designers have kindly donated their [crochet/knit] patterns to help raise money for Ukraine. 100% of the sales will go directly to Choose Love, helping to provide vital aid and services to those still in and fleeing Ukraine. [When you] buy a pattern your money will help Choose Love to give emergency medical care, food, shelter, clothes, legal support, support for the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health support.”
🇺🇸 Welcome.US | Ukraine Hub: learn how citizens can help Ukrainian families newly arriving in the US.
🇺🇸 US | NYS has launched a website of resources for Ukrainians and New Yorkers who want to help relief efforts.
🇺🇸 US | Sacramento Co, CA: Spring of Life Ukrainian Church in Orangevale is matching Ukrainian refugees with host families. See the link for how to participate.
Airbnb Refugee Housing: “Anyone with space available, from a private room to an entire home, can offer to temporarily house refugees through Airbnb.org. If you’re already a Host, you can opt into the program and make your listing available for free or at a discounted rate. If you’re new to Airbnb and want to host only for this cause, you can create a listing on Airbnb.org that will be free and available only to refugee guests.”
“Whistleblower Portal — Submit a whistleblower report on assets of persons related to the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
“Everyone can submit information that will help in search, seizure, and confiscation of Russian assets.” Source
Donations
- NBU | Fundraising Account for Humanitarian Assistance to Ukrainians Affected by Russia’s Aggression: “The account is meant for charity contributions from Ukraine and from abroad. The Ministry of Social Policy will channel the raised funds to support Ukraine’s citizens severely affected by the war.”
- “Money transferred to this account will be used by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine:
- to provide food and shelter for refugees and citizens that have been displaced due to military conflict;
- to provide clothing, shoes, and medicine for them;
- to buy staple goods for the population;
- to pay out one-off financial aid and to meet other essential needs of the population.”
- CNBC | Here’s a list of the top-rated charities to help the Ukraine relief effort: “To make sure your money gets into the right hands, here is a list of highly rated nonprofits engaged in relief and recovery efforts in Ukraine and the surrounding areas.” This is an excellent list, organized by donation category/charity activity, that links directly to the Nonprofit Organization’s ‘Charity Navigator’ profile - which shows you their rating.
Charity Verification
- On the I.R.S. website, you can search to see if your organization is listed as a 501(c)3. Make sure the charity is an actual charity. (To claim your donation as a deduction, the organization must have this status.)
- Charity Navigator: When choosing a charity, look for one that spends less than 30% of its total costs on administration and fundraising expenses.
- Guidestar.org: You can learn more about the charity and their rating. A good rule of thumb is to stick with charities with a rating of 3 stars and above.
- You can review complaints about charities at Give.org, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
- Search the charity register for the UK. *There are different registers for charities in Scotland and charities in Northern Ireland.
- We recommend that you check out the social pages of organizations you are thinking of donating to. Many smaller orgs post how they are using donations and provide some element of verification. Transparency is paramount.
Organizations On The Ground
UNHCR Ukraine is providing protection, shelter, reception, cash assistance and more, while supporting government-led efforts to assist Ukrainians fleeing Ukraine. Additionally, they’re working with partners to deliver food, aid, blankets and more to those still inside the country in some of the hardest hit areas. Source
Unicef USA is setting up ‘Blue Dot’ centers at points along transit routes - they’re a one-stop shop, providing respite, guidance and psychosocial support - along with other services, to families fleeing. Unicef has also increased efforts from its field offices in: Kramatorsk, Mariupol, Luhansk and Donetsk; as well as working with its partners across the country. They’re providing health, hygiene and education supplies, water as close as possible to communities impacted by the war. They’re supporting mobile child protection teams providing psychosocial care to traumatized children, responding to cases of violence/abuse against children and assisting children separated from family. Source
Donate here. (Facebook) (Twitter)International Committee of Red Cross - Ukraine (ICRC ua) ‘“Teams from the ICRC have been delivering medical supplies, food, water and hygiene material in Kyiv, Mariupol, Odessa, Donetsk, Luhansk, and many other places. But it’s clear much more must be done to assist the skyrocketing number of people in need. That’s why we are mobilizing more staff and supplies to Ukraine and neighbouring countries, to help people suffering from the effects of this conflict,” said Martin Schüepp, ICRC’s regional director for Europe and Central Asia.” Source
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)“World Food Program is planning to reach 3.15 million people affected by the conflict through cash-based transfers as well as in-kind food distributions. Also, WFP is preparing to assist 300,000 displaced Ukrainians in refugee hosting countries.” They are on the ground providing critical food assistance for people fleeing the war.
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)“United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) remains on the ground (in Moldova) and is preparing to increase operational capacity to deliver life-saving sexual and reproductive health services and supplies. We are also working with neighbouring countries to respond to the immediate sexual and reproductive health needs of refugees including women and girls and vulnerable groups such as older persons.
Our priority now is to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls, including to give birth safely and to live free from violence and abuse.” Video | ‘Ukraine Crisis: UNFPA on the ground in Moldova’
International Rescue Committee (IRC): “We’re on the ground in Poland, working with our partners to provide critical information services as well as sleeping bags, medical supplies and other essentials to refugees from Ukraine who are crossing the border. In Ukraine, we are working to mobilize resources and connect with partners to provide lifesaving support to civilians forced to flee their homes amid growing violence.”
Donate here. (Facebook )(Twitter)“IOM is on the ground, mobilizing teams and boosting capacity in Ukraine and neighboring countries to respond to the needs of Ukrainians forced to flee the country, those internally displaced, and stranded third country nationals.” “IOM is screening and assessing potential vulnerabilities and risks, including for human trafficking, child protection, health and mental health, and the arrival of more vulnerable people with special needs, including elderly, wounded or sick people.”
Donate here. (Facebook) (Twitter) (IOM: International Organization for Migration)IFRC | Red Crescent Societies: “Volunteers and staff of the Red Cross are preparing to provide shelter, basic aid items, and medical supplies for displaced people. They are also ready to provide first aid and psychosocial support when needed.” For more information, contact: +36 1 888 4500; Email: europe.region@ifrc.org
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)
(Ukrainian Red Cross: Facebook/Ukr Facebook/Eng Twitter)
“Save The Children is providing children and families with immediate aid, such as food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support and cash assistance.”
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is on the ground in Poland, Romania and Moldova. They provide information to those attempting to flee, via a hotline & email responses. They’re now registering IDPs for cash dispersement - starting in the Ternopil region. They are establishing a supply chain from Poland and Romania to their emergency aid depots in western and central parts of Ukraine. They’ve been working in Ukraine, in the Donbas region since 2014 and have now switched over to emergency aid operations.
“The International Medical Corps is on the front lines and prepared to help citizens with emergency health care services, as well as mental health and psychosocial support. The agency is also keeping the pandemic top of mind throughout the crisis by prioritizing COVID-19 awareness and prevention services, to help keep displaced citizens safe from the pandemic.” Source
“SOS Children’s Villages is on the ground in Ukraine and surrounding countries, working tirelessly to keep children and families safe.” They are working to ensure support for children and families directly by providing: emergency relief,
critical medical supplies, meals and clean water, psychotherapy support and quality education and resources for distance learning.
“Mercy Corps is on the ground in Ukraine, Romania, and Poland, working to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs in the region.” “The organization anticipates providing emergency cash assistance and supporting local organizations that know their community needs best.”
Samaritan’s Purse is in the process of setting up a field hospital with two operating rooms on the outskirts of Lviv. “The field hospital is equipped with an operating room, an ICU, an emergency room, a pharmacy, and it has its own water and sanitation system. As many as 100 patients a day can be seen at this hospital.”
Donate here. (Facebook) (Twitter)“HIAS has a response team in Ukraine assessing ways it can assist Ukrainians — both Jews and others — as they cross into Poland and other neighboring countries.” HIAS partners with Right to Protection (R2P), a charitable organisation based in Lviv. Their activities and contributions are too numerous to summarize here - please see the link.
The Salvation Army | Ukraine Appeal
“In Ukraine, the group is helping people with food, clothes, blankets, and emotional and spiritual support. They are currently intensifying their efforts in Lviv, and the border with Poland, providing refugees with sandwiches, hot meals, water, and other food and non-food items. The group is also working in Ukraine’s neighboring countries Romania, Moldova, Poland, and Slovakia helping arriving refugees.” Source
“OutRight Action International is helping to support LGBTQ+ groups and organizations on the ground, setting up shelters and providing safety for citizens. All donations made to OutRight will go directly to the cause.” Source
“Project Hope is on the ground responding to the Ukraine crisis and is actively shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to assist Ukrainians. They are coordinating with local organizations in Ukraine (Lviv & Kyiv, primarily), Poland, Moldova and Romania to provide support inside Ukraine as well as in the surrounding countries.” Additionally, they’re providing personal hygiene kits,health kits, women’s dignity kits and infant care kits.
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)Team Rubicon responded to The WHO’s request for verified EMTs to help displaced Ukrainians - they sent an initial team of Greyshirts to Poland. Additional teams will be sent to Moldova, Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia. They continue to assess the situation and will update further. Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)
Team Humanity: “We are on the ground at the border of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, providing women and children with life-saving essentials that they need. In addition to assisting at the border, we are organizing the evacuation of women, children, and the elderly. We initiated a plan to purchase buses to enter Ukraine safely and evacuate families and children left behind.” Recently, in partnership with WCK, they have established and are operating a kitchen in Chișinău to deliver daily hot meals to refugees crossing the border to Moldova.
Global Empowerment Mission is assisting Ukraine refugees in Poland, Hungary, Romania and Moldova to move on as quickly as possible to other locations they desire. They are assisting with resources in the evacuation zones as well.
World Central Kitchen: “Working at a 24-hour pedestrian border crossing in southern Poland, WCK began serving hot, nourishing meals within hours of the initial invasion and are now set up at eight border crossings across the country. Additionally, we are supporting local restaurants preparing meals in eight Ukrainian cities including in Odessa, Lviv, and Kyiv. WCK teams are also on the ground in Romania, Moldova, Hungary, and arriving soon to Slovakia to see how we can best support.”
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)
9 Mar Update: “We are now delivering meals to 50 locations in Lviv alone…2 warehouses up and running. Trucks filled with food headed to Odessa…Kharkiv… more. As @natemook says, hoping things become more peaceful, but we @WCKitchen are ready…” Source
Convoy of Hope is on the ground in Poland, where they’ve acquired a warehouse for a full-scale response. They are feeding, sheltering, and providing for the people directly affected by the war. Source
“World Vision staff are supporting refugees in Romania with essential aid, including emergency food assistance packages and educational and psychological support [and hygiene kits as well as two child play areas and heaters for mother-and- child rest stations]. We’re also working with partners to support refugees in Moldova and displaced families in Ukraine, and through our staff in Georgia, where thousands of visiting Ukrainians were stranded when the conflict began.”
“CrowdSource Rescue launched a search-and-rescue mission to Ukraine, to help aid in evacuations, medical care, and relief distribution during the Russian invasion.”
Their primary objectives are to:
- “Assist local volunteers and local NGOs with humanitarian response efforts in the Kyiv and Southwestern Ukraine regions.
- Deliver medical equipment and aid, as requested by local Ukrainian hospitals or NGOs.
- Evacuate affected populations, with a particular focus towards people with disabilities.”
They are in need of both financial and in-kind (i.e. physical item)
donations.
Donate financially here or see in-kind donations needed lists here. (Facebook)(Twitter)
“Third Wave Volunteers nurses have joined with Exitus who have been extracting and aiding vulnerable and exploited orphans from Ukraine since 2014 with a great track record and system in place.” They are on the ground in Romania with the mission of getting special needs orphans out who have US adoptive parents awaiting them - to get them to US hospitals.
“Most of the children are medically fragile experiencing withdrawal sysmptoms, trauma from physical, mental and sexual abuse- most have feeding tubes, need meds every 2 hours and need to be carried.” Source
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter) (Facebook Group)“Americares has an emergency response team in Poland to support health services for families affected by the war..Americares has sent 3 tons of critical medicine and medical supplies to an organization inside Ukraine. “Staffed by physicians, nurses and other medical professionals, our medical teams provide primary care services, emergency treatment for injuries, as well as mental health and psychosocial support services to help survivors cope with stress and trauma.”
Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)“Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is sending staff and resources to support local Caritas partners in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and Poland to address the growing needs.
The Church’s initial support of displaced families includes, but is not limited to:
- Food distributions: Support with reception centers at Caritas offices, train stations, and transit hubs.
- Transportation services: Support with evacuation centers, which provide shelter, food and counseling services for displaced families.
- Evacuation of vulnerable children from conflict areas to centers in safe zones.”
MSF Canada | Doctors Without Borders is sending medical supplies and medical response teams to Kyiv and East Ukraine.
Doctors of the World: Midwives and psychologists are providing online consultations; an emergency team is at the EU border with Ukraine; have provided surgical equipment and supplies to 3 hospitals; and are obtaining medical supplies for health facilities in Ukraine.
“Mercy Chefs has deployed to provide immediate food relief for Ukrainians crossing the border into Romania and for those running out of supplies in Ukraine. We are mobilizing emergency relief food distribution from a warehouse space along the border and across the border into areas of great need. Our team will be assessing long-term needs and opportunities in hopes of providing continued relief by establishing a field kitchen to begin providing hot meals in the coming weeks and months.” Ukraine Mission.
Donate here or via PayPal. (Facebook)(Twitter)
You can follow Mercy Chef’s updates, here. 3/11 “Chef Jon is on the ground in Romania with an update on Mercy Chefs food and resource supply lines into Ukraine.”
“Voices of Children is providing non-stop assistance to affected children and families from all over the country - providing emergency psychological assistance, and assisting in the evacuation process.” Email: info@voices.org.ua // Phone: +380 (95) 785 60 69
People In Need (an Austrian org) has organized aid deliveries of durable food, basic hygiene kits, medical supplies, and other necessities.“They’re also building facilities for refugees, providing food, hygiene supplies, and psychosocial assistance, mainly on the border with Slovakia. At the crossings with Moldova and Romania, they’re financially supporting and coordinating local NGOs that help refugees.” People In Need is a partner organization of CARE.org.
COWF | Children of War Foundation has sent surgical supplies & equipment and has a pediatric cardiac surgery team on the ground in Ukraine, performing life saving surgeries. Donations of supplies and money are needed.
For monetary donations, go here.
To donate supplies, please contact: Intern@cowf.org. (Facebook)(Twitter)
Revived Soldiers Ukraine “We are now working around the clock to deliver medical equipment & supplies, arrange humanitarian aid, and provide medical treatment to injured Ukrainians.”
Hospitallers.life defines their objectives as:
- “Helping the wounded on the battlefield
- Assistance in the rehabilitation of the wounded
- Evacuation of the wounded to hospitals
- Delivery of the dead in the country to the place of burial
Members of the organization are volunteers who, at the risk of themselves, provide first aid on the contact line.”
“Plan International’s response to the crisis in Ukraine is focused on refugee children and their families in Poland, Moldova and Romania, includes work in the areas of protection, psychosocial support, emergency education and meeting basic needs for children and families that fled their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs.” (This org’s focus is helping girls, specifically.)
Mriya Aid organizes and delivers aid to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. They have boots on the ground in Poland & Romania. Their goals are:
- “Delivery of non-lethal Military Aid to frontline defenders;
- delivery of medical supplies to support frontline defenders and those impacted by war;
- collaboration with partner organizations to assist with evacuation and immigration efforts.”
- Individuals & organizations may request aid.
Everybody Can Ua provides funding to help children with disabilities to receive necessary medical care; to provide targeted and socio-psychological assistance to elderly women with disabilities; and to purchase medical equipment, supplies & pay for repair of equipment for Ukrainian hospitals.
Animal Organizations
Ukrainian Equestrian Federation Charity Foundation (Newly formed, by the Ukrainian Equestrian Federation, with the goal of getting feed and supplies to the equines in Ukraine.) “The charity aims to help horse owners, riding schools, athletes, equestrian clubs, stables and professionals. It will also provide counselling and needs-based assistance on the ground, including the relocation of horses, and gathering and distributing goods for equestrians and their horses both in Ukraine and in their temporary locations in Europe.
Parkhomchuk is taking a horse truck with “humanitarian cargo” to Ukraine and will evacuate several horses to Poland on his return trip. He is also negotiating the organisation of a logistical hub for humanitarian aid and as a pick up place for evacuated horses.” Source
To donate: you can purchase feed/hay from shops listed here, and follow their instructions. (Facebook)(Twitter)
Sirius: This shelter focuses on caring for homeless animals in Kyiv and nearby suburbs. They care for more than 3000 animals per day.
- Learn more about the Kyiv shelter in a short YouTube video, here.
Casa lui Patrocle: “Volunteers for the Romanian nonprofit are at the border to make sure that families entering the country don’t have to leave their pets behind, the Dodo.com reported. Volunteers are helping to find housing, shelter and veterinary assistance for animals in need of help — regardless of species.” Source
IFAW | International Fund for Aminal Welfare: Main border crossing near Medyka, Poland: “Our teams have assumed management of the only animal service station there—a large blue tent—helping the hundreds of animals arriving.” “…trained IFAW responders, veterinarians and local volunteers rotate in 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 access to pet food, triage veterinary care and supplies for refugees with their pets.”
Przemyśl train station: “…two IFAW-supported veterinarians from Ukraine working alongside Polish veterinarians operating the animal border control. In 24-hour shifts, the veterinarians assess the animals’ health, provide vaccinations and microchipping, and help with the paperwork required to ensure pets can travel into Poland and other EU countries. The owners are also provided with items such as carriers, leashes, harnesses and muzzles, and pet food to bring with them on their journey.”
Four Paws — “Our team in Sofia (Bulgaria), together with our partners Animal Society in Bucharest (Romania) and Doctor Vet in Chișinău (Moldova) offer immediate support for free. Vaccinations, microchipping, medical treatments, and food are the most important things that are being taken care of for the next few days and weeks to come.”
Vetted Organizations To Donate To
🇺🇦 “National Bank has opened a current account with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine for humanitarian purposes. The funds received on this account will be directed [toward]:
- meeting the food needs and accommodation of refugees and citizens who have left their place of residence in connection with the hostilities;
- providing them with clothes and shoes, providing medicines and medicines;
- providing the population with basic necessities,providing one-time financial assistance, meeting other priority needs of human life.”
For donation information, go here.
🇺🇸 “Human Rights Watch has verified and assessed hundreds of videos and photographs so far and is ensuring that all of it is being carefully logged and archived.” HRW will assist in ensuring the adequate preservation of evidence documenting war crimes perpetrated against Ukraine and her citizens by the Russian aggressors.
🇺🇸 Nova Ukraine is helping in a number of ways. They include:
- “Directing evacuation requests from citizens in cities being affected most such as Kharkiv, Mykolayiv and Kyiv;
- Building a network of volunteers in Ukraine, Europe, and the US to provide and share vital resources to refugees such as available housing, online health services and humanitarian support at the border;
- Providing assistance via email and a dedicated hotline to affected civilians seeking helpHelping to secure legal assistance for refugees when they arrive in the US;
- Funding local Ukrainian partners and organizations who are able to deliver immediate assistance to those in need by providing food, hygiene items, medical supplies, evacuation transport, etc.);
- Preparing to welcome refugees in the US by building a network of lawyers who will be able to provide legal assistance, sourcing information on how to find shelter, and assembling essential items such as clothes and food.”
🇺🇦 Come Back Alive - Save Lives In Ukraine: “Our organization does not use funds for purchasing arms. Our mission is limited to supplying technology, trainings, and accouterments to help save lives of Ukrainians and help our warriors defend Ukraine.”
🇺🇦 Fight for Right is supporting people with disabilities and assisting in evacuations from Ukraine. You can support them via their Go Fund Me. (Facebook)(Twitter) (🇺🇸 The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies endorses and is in full support of this organization’s humanitarian efforts.)
🇺🇸 “Matthew 25 Ministries is shipping relief supplies to Ukraine for distribution to people affected by the invasion. We are working with partners to provide items such as personal care supplies, paper products & clothing.” Source
They have requested specific donations here. (Facebook)(Twitter)
🇺🇸 “Direct Relief is working directly with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health and other on-the-ground partners to provide urgently needed medical aid, including emergency response packs intended for first responders, oxygen concentrators, critical care medicines, and much more.”
Donate here (choose “Ukraine Crisis”)
🇺🇸 “Afya Disaster Response Hub has been preparing wound care, surgical equipment, and biomedical equipment to be shipped. We are partnering with several groups to gather supplies and coordinate shipments.”
🇺🇸 Sunflower of Peace is assembling first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.
🇺🇸 Razom For Ukraine: “The current emergency response is focused on purchasing medical supplies for critical situations like blood loss and other tactical medicine items.” They’ve also sent humanitarian aid that partners on the ground are warehousing and delivering to those in need.
🇺🇸 United Help Ukraine is based in the DC area and has a warehouse in Delaware. They are sending medical supplies and personal protective gear to Ukraine. To date, they’ve shipped 33 tons of humanitarian aid. They also maintain support of wounded veterans in Ukraine.
🇺🇸 Women For Women International: “Crisis and displacement put women at increased risk of sexual and physical violence, trafficking and abuse.
We are hearing reports of this in Ukraine and we are compelled to act.
Help us meet the needs of women impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.” — via their Crisis Response Fund and through supporting partners on the ground. Source
🇬🇧 The Bearr Trust: “The money will go to local charities in Ukraine and Moldova who are already partners in our work to improve the health and social welfare of vulnerable people. They will be able to use it quickly to provide food, shelter, clothing, medicine and specialised transport for elderly or disabled people who are in Ukraine or who are now refugees in Moldova and who find it difficult to look after themselves.”
“A partner organisation in southern Ukraine is providing essential supplies for displaced persons and for women and children taking refuge in bomb shelters. This support is vital for families who have lost their regular income because of the war.” Another purchased mattresses & bedding for shelters in Moldova.
🇺🇸 “Direct Help for Ukraine is run by American volunteers who hail from former Soviet republics.”
“We have direct connections with Ukrainian authorities, and get real-time updates on the supplies that are most needed on-the-ground. We continually monitor and update our Amazon Wishlist to reflect these needs. When you purchase an item, it’s delivered to our team of volunteers who immediately sort, organize, and package it for delivery to Ukraine. Within days, your donation arrives in Poland via our freight partner, Nova Poshta Global, and is trucked into hotspots in Ukraine for immediate distribution.” To donate, click on the link to their Amazon Wishlist, above. (*This group has been heavily vetted, as they are new.)
🇺🇸 “Greater Good Charities is in contact with humanitarian and animal welfare partners on the ground responding to the immediate needs of the people and pets of Ukraine. We’re providing funding to help distribute nourishing meals at border crossings for refugees and at shelters and camps for those who remain in the country.
Greater Good Charities’ funding is also helping to support people and pet evacuations from Chernihiv and northern Kyiv regions, food, and other supplies for residents not evacuating, and additional sheltering for pets outside the region until they can be reunited with their families.” Donate here. (Facebook)(Twitter)
🇨🇦 Help Us Help has a number of humanitarian initiatives underway. You can learn more about any of the following at the above link:
- First Responder Medical Support: Direct delivery of individual first aid kits (IFAKS) & associated medical supplies.
- Mental Health Hub Expansion: “6-10 psychologists to provide mental health support in various relocation centres across Ukraine.”
- Relocation Support, Humanitarian Aid and Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness.
Animal Organizations
🇺🇸Fleet of Angels to provide funds for emergency transport and feed for the horses still in Ukraine and aftercare for those who reach safe havens in NATO countries.
🇨🇦 Animal Food Bank set up a separate bank account for holding, and disbursing funds to orgs helping pets in & around Ukraine.
Donate here — Please note “Ukraine” in the comments of your donation. (Facebook)
🇨🇦 “Veterinarians Without Borders is urgently raising funds to support shelter friends in Ukraine, including bordering countries where the need is great, as people flee with their animals. Monitoring the situation, and planning for any subsequent interventions where we can stage further assistance.” Partners on the ground are delivering pet food and medications to shelters. Source
Crisis Responders & Helpers
Ukraine Refugees in the US: How Mental Health Professionals Can Prepare — “It is likely that refugees will have had experienced direct exposure to warfare, loss or separation from family, life-threatening journeys to safety, guilt about those left behind, food and shelter scarcity for prolonged periods, and complexities with acculturation by the time they reach our offices.”
Journalists: “Here’s a list of resources and contacts for trauma relief & support. Created and updated by Dart Centre Europe, @selbstlaut_k and @nrecherche.” Source
Refugee Trauma Initiative | Humanitarian Wellbeing Spaces
“At RTI we know that self and team care are essential when providing emergency services and healing support with/for refugee communities. To support your wellbeing, RTI is providing drop-in humanitarian wellbeing support spaces.
- The purpose of the groups is to provide a safe, confidential, grounding reflective practice space for humanitarian workers where group members can express any difficult emotions and are introduced to practices to support their wellbeing and emotional regulation.”
CDC | Emergency Responders - Tips For Taking Care Of Yourself: “Coping techniques like taking breaks, eating healthy foods, exercising, and using the buddy system can help prevent and reduce burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Recognize the signs of both of these conditions in yourself and other responders to be sure those who need a break or need help can address these needs.”
- Secondary traumatic stress – stress reactions and symptoms resulting from exposure to another individual’s traumatic experiences, rather than from exposure directly to a traumatic event.”
Huff Post | How To Ease Some Of The Vicarious Trauma You May Be Feeling Right Now: “Thanks to social media, news reports & violent images that bombard us at all hours, we can experience what experts call vicarious trauma when a horrific event occurs ― like the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”
“Compassion fatigue, also known as second-hand shock and secondary stress reaction, describes a type of stress that results from helping or wanting to help those who are traumatized or under significant emotional duress.” Source
“Compassion fatigue is basically a draining of emotional energy for those of us who deal with others’ pain,” said Walter Roberts, an American Red Cross disaster relief mental health lead. “Typically it has a tendency to be progressive and sneak up on people and oftentimes we characterize this as burnout.” Source
MindfulNext | On compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma & burnout:
“What are some signs/symptoms of compassion fatigue?- Increased isolation from others
- Apathy, sadness, no longer finding activities pleasurable
- Feels that colleagues and friends simply don’t understand
- Can’t recover quickly after association with a traumatic event
- Affected deeply by stress of clients
- Lost sense of hopefulness and optimism; cynicism and pessimism
- Difficulty concentrating on anything
- Mentally and physically tired
- Nightmares or flashbacks of traumatic event
- Substance abuse used to mask feelings
- Compulsive behaviors such as overspending, overeating, gambling, addictions.”
Take care of yourselves, too!
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