Yesterday, Russia declared war on Ukraine and has begun a large-scale military invasion unseen in Europe since WW2.
For those at home who would like to support the innocent lives being affected by this tragic crisis, we have provided information on nonprofits that you can donate to.
Save the Children is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to ensuring that children, our most vulnerable, are protected and cared for. The non-profit has been delivering humanitarian aid to children and their families in Ukraine since 2014.
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
Since its founding in 1971 in France, Doctors Without Borders has been providing medical and humanitarian assistance to those in need all over the globe.
“The situation is fast-evolving, so we are mobilizing an emergency-preparedness response to be ready for a variety of potential needs, “says the NGO. “Our teams in Belarus and Russia stand ready to provide humanitarian assistance if needed and we are looking to send teams to other neighboring countries to be ready on standby, either for a response in Ukraine or to provide humanitarian medical assistance to refugees seeking asylum abroad.”
“Our supply centers are currently working on readying medical kits for rapid dispatch. We will need to see over the coming period what access will be possible to provide humanitarian assistance in a safe and impartial manner.”
The Red Cross has been on the ground in Ukraine for over eight years assisting people affected by conflict and violence.
“As the security situation allows, the ICRC is responding to urgent humanitarian needs and must be able to continue their life saving work,” reads the Red Cross’s website. “ICRC water engineers and doctors aim to help more than 3 million people access clean water and improve the living conditions of more than 66,000 whose homes have been damaged by heavy fighting.”
“The International Committee of the Red Cross – together with its partners in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – remains active in Ukraine, saving and protecting the lives of victims of armed conflict and violence. Our neutral and impartial humanitarian action supports the most vulnerable people: humanitarian needs are enormous, but together we can address them. Your donation will make a huge difference to families in need right now.”
