8 Ways To Support People In Ukraine Right Now

On Feb. 24, Russian troops launched airstrikes in major cities throughout Ukraine. At least 18 people have lost their lives, according to The New York Times, and citizens fear more violence. If you’re looking to help, here are several ways you can aid the people of Ukraine.

United Help Ukraine is a three-year-old nonprofit organization that distributes medical supplies, food, and donations to people in Ukraine. Here’s where you can donate.

You can also donate to Doctors Without Borders, a global organization that offers medical aid to areas in need. Currently, they’re accepting donations to help the people of Ukraine, which will go toward supporting volunteers in the area, who are working toward this cause.

Red Cross, a global nonprofit organization, has a Ukrainian branch, which is accepting donations to help citizens in the aftermath of Russian attacks.

UNICEF is working to provide safe drinking water to Ukrainian children and their families, while also supporting health, sanitation, and more — donate here.

To help those in Ukraine get medical attention and aid, you can donate to Razom for Ukraine, a two-year-old charity organization, which is offering support to soldiers and doctors on the frontlines.

Voices of Children is a global organization currently accepting donations to aid children affected by the attacks in Ukraine. You can send money here.

A local Ukrainian publication, The Kyiv Independent, suggests sending donations to Come Back Alive, a local organization that supports the Ukrainian military by offering supplies, protection, training, and psychological assistance to soldiers.

The Ukrainian Crisis Media Center suggests sharing information with your friends and followers to spread awareness of Russia’s attacks, as well as boycotting Russian goods and services, joining rallies in support of Ukraine, and contacting your local representatives to see how you can help.