After a few weeks of tension and following the recognition by Vladimir Putin of the pro-Russian provinces of eastern Ukrainethe Russian president initiated a armed attack on Ukraine in the early hours of last Thursday.
Since the Russian troops invaded Ukraine, all countries have been following with attention and above all concern the information that comes from this war considered to be the most important armed conflict in Europe following World War II. Pictures and testimonials Ukrainians trying to cross the borderfleeing from Russian troops, has sparked a worldwide solidarity movement to help children and adults seeking refuge outside their homes.
Numerous NGOs have opened avenues to cooperate with Ukrainian civilians affected by this war and the same happens with different initiatives of a private nature. Right now there is an urgent need for shelter, food and also medical supplies.
Ways to help Ukraine
UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) anticipate that up to five million Ukrainians might flee the country in the coming days, the majority bound for Poland, due to the offensive military unleashed by Russia.
The NGO has moved quickly to offer humanitarian aid to all the children of Ukraine and for this it has enabled this solidarity channel from which they can be made donations to save the lives of children in these times of so much uncertainty.
SAVE THE CHILDREN
Save the Children has been operating in Ukraine since 2014 working with the most vulnerable Ukrainian children, even in the most dangerous regions of the country: in Donetsk and Lugansk (Donbas). After the outbreak of the war, the entity’s priority is to protect and guarantee support for children and their families at all times, as well as has opened a website to raise funds that allow to help the minors of this country.
SPANISH RED CROSS
The Spanish Red Cross has opened a fundraising campaign to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. You can donate at this link.
On the other hand, if contact with relatives in Ukraine has been lost, a form to help restore or maintain contact between people separated from their family membersone of the lines of action of the Red Cross in the face of armed conflict, natural disaster or migration. The form can be accessed here.
UNHCR
UNHCR works with the authorities, the UN and other partners in Ukraine and is ready to provide humanitarian assistance when needed. For this, you have to ensure safety and access for humanitarian work. The high commissioner requests all the help available to him to collaborate with this situation, donating in the following link.
Other humanitarian organizations
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The Ukrainians themselves have created, in recent days, a list of humanitarian aid organizations to Ukraine through which people affected by this war can be helped.
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United Help Ukraine receives and distributes donations, food, and medical supplies to internally displaced Ukrainians, anyone affected by the conflict, and families of wounded or dead soldiers. You can make a donation here.
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Nova Ukraine it provides the Ukrainian population with everything from baby food and hygiene products, to clothing and household supplies. To make a donation here.
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People in Need provides aid to more than 200,000 people on the ground. Those most in need receive packages of food, shelter, drinking water, hygiene items and coal for heating. donations are made here.
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The Ukrainian Red Cross It does a lot of humanitarian work, from helping refugees to training doctors. donations here.
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International Medical Corps is on the front line and ready to help citizens with emergency health services, as well as mental health and psychosocial support. The donation can be made from here.
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CARE International is responding to the crisis by providing Ukrainians in need with food, hygiene kits, psychosocial support services, access to water and access to cash. donation here.