World Refugee Day: How to Support Ukrainian Refugees
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, more than 6 million refugees have fled the country to seek safety, protection, and assistance. The rapid escalation of the situation means that most families left their homes with very little and are currently in need of shelter, resources, and psychological support.
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In light of the emergency and scale of humanitarian needs, learn how your company and employees can work with nonprofits that are working to support those that have been displaced this World Refugee Day through the Spark platform.
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Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Apeal CARE Australia
CARE Australia is supporting local partners in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to distribute food, water, hygiene kits and money for supplies, as well as assistance to support the thousands of displaced families. Give now to help rush lifesaving aid to those affected by this crisis. More info here
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Support the UNHCR in providing assistance and protection to refugees from Ukraine
The UNHCR helps refugees by advocating for their protection and raising funds that help UNHCR deliver humanitarian relief to displaced families across the globe. In Ukraine, UNHCR has been working since 1994 to protect the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons. They intensified their help regarding the latest events to make it more scalable due to the urgency of the situation. Support nonprofits working in the region to provide humanitarian aid in the form of shelter, food, medical supplies, and psychological help. More info here
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Help UNICEF provide emergency assistance to Ukrainian families
UNICEF AUS supports UNICEF's global work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in Australia. They collaborate with governments and corporations, non-profit groups and social enterprises, civic leaders and celebrities, churches and other faith-based organisations, youth groups and campus groups, teachers and students and families — anyone willing to help advocate for the survival and well-being of every child. UNICEF supports Ukrainian families with psychological assistance and by providing water, health, hygiene, and emergency education supplies. More info here
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Help SOS Children's Villlages provide emergency assistance for children in Ukraine
SOS Children’s Villages is an international children's charity that offers safe and nurturing family homes to over 80,000 orphaned and abandoned children in over 130 countries and territories around the world. The organisation's mission during an emergency is to ensure that children are protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation and are generally kept safe. They provide food, medical supplies, utensils, blankets, sanitary facilities, education materials, mental health, and family reunification services. More info here
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Ukraine-Russia Crisis The International Rescue Committee
Please note that the donations for this Nonprofit Organisation will be processed by Giving a donor advised fund (DAF) in North America. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. More info here
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Help Razom provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, initiates short and long-term projects or collaborates on existing projects with partner organisations, which help Ukraine stay on the path of fostering democracy and prosperity. They’ve grown a diverse community of volunteers and collaborators which allows them to create spaces where people can meet, partner, and execute on these projects. They created this project to provide urgent help and support in face of an extreme and unforeseen situation in Ukraine More info here
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Help Voices of Children provide emergency assistance to children affected by war
Voices of Children aims to help children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine, providing support through art therapy, psychologists, video storytelling and a number of other methods that helps provide mental health support. More info here
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Goods Collection
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Emergency Relief for Ukrainian Refugees
In Warsaw, on the Praga-Północ district, The Salvation Army is there wherever the need arises. They support and help those who need it. Goods to donate: New socks, Underwear, Hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary pads, etc.) Children's products (diapers, wipes, jars with baby food, baby cereal) non-perishables (everything in cans or jars, pasta, rice, oil, sugar), Cleaning products, and detergents They can pick up donations in 2 main locations: Monday - Friday 9-14 ul. Ząbkowska 13/13, 03-736 Warszawa Praga-Północ Monday-Wednesday 15-18 ul. Ząbkowska 23/25 lok. 9, Warszawa More info here
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Useful Resources Fundraisers for those fleeing conflict: The UN Refugee Agency Caritas Australia Australian Red Cross Appeal More information on where to donate here.
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