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Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, people around the world have been searching for meaningful ways to donate and support those directly affected. To make a donation towards the immediate and long term aid needed in Ukraine, you’ll want to know your money is going where it can be best used.
If you’re in Australia and wondering how you can help, read on for some local and international charities and organisations to consider — all of which are working tirelessly to help those who need it the most at this time.
The Ukrainian Red Cross is part of the country’s national emergency response network, actively working with public authorities to support in a range of ways:
Donate to the Ukrainian Red Cross here. |
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With Ukraine has been set up by the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, as a special support fund to help Ukraine at this time. Donations can be made online in a range of currencies.
Donate to With Ukraine here. |
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Razom means together in Ukrainian. This organisation was founded in New York to support protesters in Kyiv’s Maidan during the winter of 2013- 2014. Since then, Razom has been involved in a broad range of projects to support Ukraine - including at this time a role in providing emergency aid where it’s needed on the ground.
Donate to Razom for Ukraine here. |
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Voices of Children is active in the eastern regions of Ukraine, where conflict has already affected many children. Their mission is to ensure no children are left with war trauma, through work including:
Donate to Voices of Children here. |
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Nova Ukraine is a registered nonprofit which aims to provide humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, with a view to building a strong civil society. At the outset of the war, Nova Ukraine redirected all its efforts to make an immediate impact through:
Donate to Nova Ukraine here. |
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The Australian Red Cross is supporting the those affected by the war in Ukraine through:
Donate to the Australian Red Cross here |
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Caritas Australia collaborating with Caritas Ukraine is providing families with emergency assistance like food, water, shelter and hygiene support.
They are also providing psychosocial support, transportation and assistance to displaced families.
Donate to Caritas Australia here |
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Since the outbreak of war, Doctors Without Borders has been working to send emergency response teams to Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Their activities include providing on the ground emergency care, distributing medical supplies and training local doctors and surgeons in trauma care to be able to respond to injuries caused by the conflict.
Donate to Doctors Without Borders here. |
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Save the Children is hoping to reach and support 3.5 million vulnerable children in Ukraine, with activities including:
Donate to Save the Children here. |
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Global Giving works in disaster relief situations, through empowering local populations and making sure decisions about how help can best be directed are taken on the ground. Donations are passed to local partners in Ukraine and the surrounding countries where refugees are being welcomed, so that emergency aid, support and longer term grants can be made to help those impacted by the war.
Donate to Global Giving here. |
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Unicef actively supports children and families in Ukraine, and has a local presence working to:
Donate to Unicef here. |
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Don’t get caught out by fraudsters trying to capitalise on the increase in charitable giving.
Stay safe when donating in general:
And once you’ve chosen your preferred charity:
If you’d like to support countries near to Ukraine which have welcomed refugees and those displaced by the war, you may choose to donate to a local charity in your preferred country, or an international organisation working in the region, like the UNHCR Refugee Agency or Doctors Without Borders. Here are some local contacts in countries bordering Ukraine:
While the war in Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis which impacts many, charitable organisations on the ground have reported that some minority groups may be struggling disproportionately. If you’d like to have your donation put to support a specific community here are some ideas:
The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that their team opened an Emergency Hotline for foreign students who are having difficulties leaving Ukraine.
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