A Handy list of Organizations Collecting Donations for Ukraine 2022

How is Save the Children supporting Ukraine's children in crisis?

Save the Children is urgently calling on all parties to the conflict to agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities to reduce the risk to children’s lives and wellbeing.

Children and families receive support from Save the Children in Romania after crossing the border from Ukraine. Children and families receive support from Save the Children in Romania after crossing the border from Ukraine.

Save the Children has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, including in the conflict-impacted regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. This includes supporting their access to education, providing psychosocial support, distributing winter kits and hygiene kits, and providing cash grants to families so they can meet basic needs such as food, rent, and medicines, or so they can invest in starting new businesses.

Our specialist teams are also provide children with access to safe, inclusive, quality education. Together with schools and community centers, we work to help children overcome the mental and psychological impacts of their experiences of conflict and violence, and increase their resilience and ability to cope with stresses in their daily lives. We call on all parties to the conflict in Ukraine to ensure full humanitarian access to all caught up in the Ukraine crisis.

Summary

Russia has invaded Ukraine in the biggest state-against-state attack since World War II. Millions of civilians are caught in the middle of an escalating military conflict and humanitarian crisis, and casualties are rising. Your donation to this fund will support Ukrainians in need, with a focus on the most vulnerable, including children.

Solution

Eight years of armed conflict in eastern Ukraine has already killed thousands of civilians and put millions in need of humanitarian assistance. Full-scale war in Ukraine will have catastrophic consequences. More than 500,000 people have fled Ukraine in response to Russia's invasion, and up to 4 million could follow. The COVID-19 pandemic is an added challenge for communities where violence and uncertainty takes a heavy toll.

How Your Donation Will Be Used

• Shelter, food, and clean water for refugees
• Health and psychosocial support
• Access to education and economic assistance
• And more

Help people affected by war in Ukraine

Donate now to provide relief to those in need.

The war in Ukraine is creating an increasingly desperate humanitarian crisis. International Medical Corps is responding to the conflict by expanding access to medical and mental health services for those living in affected communities and is working in the region to help refugees. Your gift today can help more people receive the lifesaving care they deserve.

Millions of people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid / CARE is working with partner organization “People in Need” to provide rapid emergency assistance in Ukraine.

Urgent action is needed to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine. CARE has partnered with ‘People in Need’ to provide emergency assistance to the people of Ukraine affected by this crisis. 

Damaged infrastructure, lack of water and food supplies: eight years of conflict have left significant scars throughout Ukraine. There are already 2.9 million people in the eastern part of the country in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. In light of recent events, this number is rising dramatically. The extent of the humanitarian disaster is difficult to predict.  

“The world is now faced with the unthinkable. Yesterday‘s dramatic escalation of hostilities is having  catastrophic consequences for the people of Ukraine, not to mention wider regional implications. The impact is already being felt by the ordinary people of Ukraine, many of whom were already struggling to pay for basic needs such as heating and food, and now are desperate to find safe haven,” says Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, CARE International Secretary General.  

Rapid response on the groundCARE International will work with People in Need to distribute urgently needed emergency supplies such as food, water, hygiene kits and cash to cover daily needs.  

The psychological consequences and traumas of the population, already burdened by the ongoing conflict, cannot be under-estimated. For this reason, specialised staff provide additional psychosocial support for those affected. ‘People in Need’ will provide an experienced partner to support the people in Ukraine as best as possible. The organisation is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in Eastern Europe and has provided humanitarian aid in the affected regions of Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict in 2014. 

From forgotten crisis to humanitarian disaster“This war is bringing a largely forgotten humanitarian crisis into the focus of the world´s attention,” says Sprechmann Sineiro.  

“The population in eastern Ukraine has been suffering from the conflict for almost eight years now. Every day is a fight for survival. Besides fear of attacks and violence, millions of people have no access to essential resources and services. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbates the situation.  

“Two thirds of those affected are women and children, who – like women in warzones throughout history – now face terrifying risks of gender-based violence and exploitation during perilous journeys in search of safety. The current situation is deteriorating by the hour and the need for humanitarian aid and protection is rising fast.”

Donate to organizations like the IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency appeal to help support displaced families with critical aid.

We are mobilizing resources that will provide vital support to people forced to flee their homes. Our teams are already on the ground in Poland, and working with our local partners in both Poland and Ukraine. 

One of the best ways you can help right now is by rushing an emergency donation to help us assist those in crisis in Ukraine and around the world.

Your help is needed in Ukraine where there are already more than 2.9 million people in need of assistance. There is great risk of additional suffering both within Ukraine and for those who may flee to neighboring countries for safety.  CRS and our partners are preparing, and we need immediate support to meet both ongoing needs, as well as those related to families forced to flee their homes as the situation intensifies.

CRS and Caritas partners on the ground are preparing across Ukraine and in bordering countries, ready to provide safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, fuel to keep warm, transport to safe areas, counseling support and more.

The situation there is rapidly unfolding, and we could not do this work without your help. When you donate, you provide immediate assistance for your Ukrainian sisters and brothers affected by this crisis.

Your prayers and support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today!

In reaction to Thursday’s military attack by Russia across Ukraine, the global health and humanitarian organization, Medical Teams International, immediately began working with its partners to determine a response. As the humanitarian needs in the region become clearer in the coming days and weeks, Medical Teams will communicate the nature of its initial response and how people can help.

Of the 44 million people in the population, it is estimated that 1.4 to 3.4 million were already in need due to the conflict that began in 2014. As talks of the conflict intensified in recent days, people began fleeing their homes. The likely additional displacement is currently unable to be estimated. Because of this displacement, the people of Ukraine are in need of basic medical care. A unified global effort to address medical and other needs of the people being affected is essential.

“We are deeply grieved by the rapidly unfolding situation in Ukraine and urge the immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for international law. We anticipate great humanitarian need and displacement in the region,” said Martha Newsome, President & CEO of Medical Teams International. “Medical Teams is swiftly working with our partners to assess how we can be of most effective assistance. As we formulate our response, we are praying and standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.”

Since 2015, Medical Teams has regularly shipped large quantities of critically needed medical supplies to Ukraine, through its partnership with Oregon’s Ukrainian-American Cultural Association.

We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine and surrounding area which is now unfolding, and threatening many lives and livelihoods. We see risks of food shortages and huge numbers of women, men, and children forced to flee from their homes. The destruction of infrastructure like hospitals and health services could lead to a rapid spread of diseases, including COVID‑19.

Mercy Corps provided humanitarian assistance in Ukraine following the 2014 conflict, helping over 200,000 people with emergency cash, food, water, and sanitation supplies. We helped restore war-damaged homes, and provided small business grants and training to help people rebuild their lives and support themselves and their families.

Right now, Mercy Corps is mobilizing a team to the region to assess where help is most needed. Here’s what we know:

• 2.9 million Ukrainians were already in need of urgent humanitarian assistance prior to the current escalation of conflict, and at least 1.5 million are displaced within their country.
• As the conflict expands across Ukraine, we anticipate a large-scale humanitarian crisis for the country, beyond the scope of aid operations currently there.
•  We’re particularly concerned about the elderly, who make up one-third of people in need of assistance, and people with disabilities. We’ve seen these populations at risk in other areas of conflict around the world.
•  The current conflict has already initiated large-scale displacement, and could lead to the displacement of millions of civilians who will need basic services and support after fleeing for safety within Ukraine and to neighboring countries.

As the crisis in Ukraine escalates by the hour, every effort must be made to minimize a humanitarian catastrophe and protect those most at risk. We will keep our supporters informed on this rapidly changing situation.

Razom for Ukraine has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing crisis:

The United States must act immediately. The future of Europe and the world is at stake. Millions of Ukrainian lives will be affected.  It is naive to believe that this kind of unprovoked attack and disruption of the world order will not affect Americans as well.

Razom for Ukraine is making an urgent plea for the following action plan:

Razom is accepting donations to assist the people of Ukraine. Donate directly so that there is no delay in your funds arriving.

via check made payable to Razom (mailed to 140 Second Avenue NY, NY 10003)

See a list of resources and other credible places to donate at: @RazomForUkraine | Linktree

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Razom for Ukraine

Razom is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations and gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations. 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 works towards that mission by creating spaces where people meet, partner, and act.

On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale military operation on neighboring Ukraine, invading the country on several fronts. The UN estimates over 500,000 Ukrainians have fled since the attack began, with that number expected to rise dramatically.

The journey is daunting, with many Ukrainian families traveling for days without food.  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 multiple border crossings across the country.

Additionally, we are supporting local restaurants preparing meals in Odessa and Lviv, two cities in Ukraine. WCK teams are also on the ground in Romania and arriving soon to Moldova, Slovakia, and Hungary to see how we can best support. 

As the situation continues to evolve, WCK will continue to help in the best way we know how, with a freshly prepared plate of food—and we're ready to expand our support for families in need.    After crossing into Poland, refugees are transported by bus to nearby accommodation centers. WCK set up at one of these centers in Korczowa with our food truck partner Oh My Ramen. Sasha and Vitalik from Oh My Ramen are Ukrainians living in Poland, and drove 4 hours to join the WCK team. They will continue to serve in the days ahead.

February 26, 2022–Operation USA is in touch with the Association of Community Foundations in Poland, and is assessing any/all opportunities to provide aid to Ukrainian refugees entering and/or passing through the country. In addition to bulk shipments of material aid, we also hope–as funds allow–to make cash grants and provide additional support to small but effective community-based partners aiding vulnerable families. Donations from supporters are critical at this time. Please visit give.opusa.org to get involved now.

February 24, 2022–Yesterday, Russian military forces invaded Ukraine, launching attacks on cities across the nation. Though many Ukrainians were sheltering in place, warfare and resulting damage to cities will likely drive many to flee. An estimated 100,000 Ukrainians have already been internally displaced in the country, and experts predict an immediate refugee crisis with anywhere from one to five million Ukrainian refugees likely to flood into nearby countries.As a wide variety of aid organizations across Eastern Europe prepare to receive and aid refugees arriving from Ukraine, the need for material support is critical in order to provide those displaced by war with basic necessities, clothing, food and water, shelter materials and other vital supplies. Operation USA is currently mobilizing alongside American aid groups and calling on partners in Poland–where a massive influx of refugees are expected to arrive–to facilitate the delivery of much-needed material aid to refugee camps. Our ability to do this work and help vulnerable Ukrainians is dependent on the generosity of our donors. Please consider a gift to this effort today at give.opusa.org.

February 23, 2022–Operation USA is monitoring the developing situation in Ukraine and is preparing aid to partners in Poland in anticipation of a potential refugee crisis.Should military tensions/actions escalate, we expect Polish cities such as Lublin to receive an influx of Ukrainian refugees who are fleeing the violence. Having previously worked in Poland during the early 1980s, and with close ties to partners across sectors, OpUSA is poised to help facilitate the delivery of material aid to partners supporting refugees there. As such, we are prudently preparing for all possibilities and planning to deploy aid quickly and efficiently should it become necessary.Your donations at this time make our work possible. Please consider a gift today at give.opusa.org.Check back for further updates. The latest news updates on the developing situation in Ukraine can be found here.