Everyone wants to do their bit to support those who have been forced to flee their homes because of the invasion. Here is how you can help. #StandWithUkraine Financial donations If you want to donate money, there are a number of charities providing humanitarian relief in Ukraine. You can make a donation through the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) which is made up of accredited charities making a difference. By donating to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, you'll help DEC charities provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to refugees and displaced families. Donate Now: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Ensuring the health and well-being of all people lies at the core of the World Health Organisation (WHO’s) mandate and commitments in all situations, including humanitarian crises and conflicts. WHO is working day and night to keep medical supply chains open and preserve Ukraine’s health system. Click here https://www.ukraine.who.foundation to donate to WHO’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. Make your donation safely There are lots of organisations across the UK and internationally who have launched appeals, and you may wish to donate through these organisations instead. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure your money is safe and being used effectively:
Host refugees The U.K. government has launched a new sponsorship scheme to make sure that Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homes have a route to safety. It will enable individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to volunteer accommodation and provide a route to safety for Ukrainians, and their immediate family members, forced to escape their homeland. Sponsors should provide accommodation for as long as they are able, but we have a minimum expectation of 6 months. More details on the scheme can be found on Homes for Ukraine website: https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/ Airbnb is currently looking for people to ‘host’ Ukrainian refugees as part of its pledge to temporarily house 100,000 people fleeing conflict. You can find out more and volunteer your home here https://www.airbnb.org/get-involved Stay informed Stay on top of what is happening on the ground and learn more about how citizens are being affected by the conflict. Below are a few sources you can refer to. If you want to fact-check news and information you're seeing about Ukraine, https://ukrainefacts.org is a great resource.
Join a Peace Protest You can find your nearest demonstrations here https://standwithukraine.live/peace-protests/ You can also take action with Global Citizen, by taking our pledge to protest https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/protest-for-ukraine/. Share Information on Legal Aid for Refugees Some countries (like the U.K) are making it harder for refugees to claim asylum than others. Plenty of organisations and resources exist to help those fleeing the conflict, such as:
Psychosocial Support The pre-existing mental health and psychosocial support needs of the population have intensified. Health care workers face overloading, understaffing and are at increased risk of psychological distress and mental health disorders because of witnessing traumatic events. FD Consultants are offering psychosocial support to those deploying to setup the humanitarian response, for those fleeing or staying in Ukraine and for anyone else impacted by this crisis. If you want to support the work we are doing and offer your services, whether a trauma specialist therapist, social media support, or administration services please contact us on [email protected]
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