How to Help Ukraine Right Now*
In the first large European war in Ukraine in decades- the invasion intensifies every hour. The harm and damage it is doing to the people of Ukraine – is not only saddening; it will cause harm for many years to come. According to a recent statement sent out Tuesday, March 1st, UNICEF’s new Executive Director Catherine M. Russell shared, “We are receiving reports of hospitals, schools, water and sanitation facilities and orphanages under fire. Explosive weapons in populated areas and explosive remnants of war are real and present dangers for the children of Ukraine.” Russell also shared what many of us have been hearing in the news, “Children have been killed. Children have been wounded. And children are being profoundly traumatized by the violence all around them.”
Here are charities currently on the ground in Ukraine helping the people of this country with immediate aid.
Catholic Relief Service
CRS and their partner Caritas Ukraine are asking for donation in order to continue and provide more support as the Ukraine. Pre crisis Caritas Ukraine humanitarian assistance for Ukraine has been in the form of clothing, footwear and other necessary items to hundreds of people a week in Ukraine. Currently they are on the ground providing the Ukrainian people with warm blankets, food, supplies and some toys.
