First post: how can we REALLY help the Ukrainians? I mean money, aid, how?

[democratsruletheday]

Or is it just impossible currently? I want like hell to help but haven't the foggiest besides praying over and over. I know help is on the way from us and many other countries but there's got to be something we can do to help them through this. Just feel helpless....

[Ocelot II]

1. There will be many thousands of refugees, and the international NGOs

like the Red Cross probably will need donations to help them.

[democratsruletheday]

3. thanks Ocelot...

I've never donated much until the election two years ago but now? I'm getting ready because despite making mediocre money as a teacher I'm prepared to go above and beyond.

[Kablooie]

4. I hope they won't be refugees for long

And they will be able to return home.

[SheltieLover]

2. I've not seen any info on Intl Red Cross blood drives, at least yet.

I know they need blood...

Otherwise, not sure.

Chef Andres is set up just inside Poland, but it's a big country...

[Skittles]

5. heck, they need blood in America

the levels are really low right now, and all those fucked up "pro-life" folk certainly don't step up to the plate

[SheltieLover]

8. True!

😏

[Ocelot II]

10. The Red Cross does a lot more than blood drives.

They provide all kinds of supplies and assistance to people displaced by conflicts or natural disasters.

Our operations in the country are among the ten largest ICRC operations worldwide with a team of over 600 staff members. Working closely with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, we are increasing our response to the humanitarian needs in Ukraine. Our support to people includes emergency assistance such as food, water, and other essential items. We also support hospitals and primary healthcare facilities with medical equipment and emergency preparedness. We repair water stations and support households to rehabilitate their damaged homes. We also help families separated by the conflict reconnect.

https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2022/ukraine-crisis-a-statement-by-florence-gillette-head-of-icrc-delegation-in-kyiv.html

[SheltieLover]

11. Ty!

[BigmanPigman]

6. There are many ways to help out.....

https://time.com/6151353/how-to-help-ukraine-people/

https://www.fastcompany.com/90724577/how-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine-7-things-you-can-do-right-now

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-help

"CARE is raising money for its Ukraine Crisis Fund, which will provide immediate aid including food, water, hygiene kits, support services and direct cash assistance.

The humanitarian organization aims to raise $20 million and help at least 4 million Ukrainians. It says it will prioritize women and girls, families and the elderly."

https://www.rescue.org/article/how-can-i-help-ukraine

[democratsruletheday]

7. awesome...

thanks BP!

[SheltieLover]

9. Ty, BP!

[Hortensis]

12. We elected Biden/Democrats. Nothing bigger possible, and now we have to

REELECT DEMOCRATIC MAJORITIES.

Other than that, money's the obvious, donated to whatever type of help suits. Refugees, resistance groups, medical aid, etc, etc.

[PortTack]

13. Here's a gofundme from a long established group

https://www.gofundme.com/f/humanitarian-aid-to-victims-of-war-in-ukraine?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

[sinkingfeeling]

14. UNHCR (refugees) and Doctors Without Borders are two of the best.

[democratsruletheday]

15. I just donated to UNICEF with an emphasis on Ukrainian children:

https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-are-bearing-brunt-intensifying-crisis-ukraine/39481?form=FUNKBHMZQDQ&utm_content=Ukraine2&ms=cpc_dig_2021_Ukraine2_20210801_google_Ukraine2_delve_None&initialms=cpc_dig_2020_Ukraine2_20210801_google_Ukraine2_delve_None&gclid=CjwKCAiAvOeQBhBkEiwAxutUVMs-tYOBM5nmKRnRrNksqXleQ8hvmyUY7VmXRVMesw1GODuWIiaN5RoCdScQAvD_BwE


.......sorry for the long link but it works. First of many donations I hope. They need us guys...pony up what you can please.

TIA

[marked50]

16. The greatest way you can help Ukraine is

supporting whatever it is that will diminish the philosophies that support "what is it to me" rather than " what is it to us"..

[secondwind]

17. Welcome to DU!

You will love it here!