A list of charities and causes that you can support
As Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine enters its second day, with the capital Kyiv under rocket strikes overnight, the World Health Organisation has already warned that the Russian invasion will risk a health emergency in Ukraine as well as ‘humanitarian catastrophe in Europe’.
Many have been asking how they can show solidarity and help Ukrainians.
The Ukrainian Institute, a centre for Ukraine-related educational and cultural activities, has drawn up a list of charities that people can donate to and other ways to demonstrate support.
British-Ukrainian Aid
British-Ukrainian Aid supports victims of the ongoing war, orphaned children, internally displaced persons, the wounded and others in need. The charity is raising funds to help those in need of urgent medicines, medical equipment as well as with warm clothes.
‘Come Back Alive’
Come Back Alive is a Kyiv based charity which provides Ukraine’s Armed Forces with equipment, software, personal body protection and training.
Ukraine Crisis Media Center
The Ukraine Crisis Media Center has published a list of recommendations of charities in Ukraine to support, including the likes Hospitallers which works on the front line.
Keep the Kyiv Independent going
A gofundme page has been set up to help the Kyiv Independent going. At a time when it’s incredibly difficult to verify information and when Russian disinformation is in full swing, the Kyiv Independent works to bring the world trusted and important information and facts from the ground.
Save the Children
Save the Children has warned that at least 7.5 million under 18-year-olds are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress, and displacement, following an escalation in hostilities overnight. You can raise awareness and donate here.
Write to your MP to push for greater sanctions and support
The Ukrainian Institute has also linked to a template letter you can use to send to your MP to demand tougher action is taken against the Russian state.
Inclusion Europe
Inclusion Europe is warning that 80,000 Ukrainians with disabilities in institutions are at risk of abandonment and need support for basic things such as epilepsy medicine. Inclusion Europe works to bring the voice of people with intellectual disabilities and their families to fore where decisions about their future are made. You can help their work by clicking the link here.
Demonstration of support
There have also been demonstrations of support with Ukraine taking place across major cities of the world. The Facebook page of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign lists some of the demonstrations taking place.
Basit Mahmood is editor of Left Foot Forward
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