Namaste! Since the war broke out in Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, Asha and I, have been deeply involved with the news. We want to keep this page active to document our process and show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine. 

October 2022: The present situation in Ukraine is particularly difficult for civilians and civilian infrastructure. Apart from humanitarian aid, we might need to help protect the humans who need that aid. Please consider supporting Ukraine's other needs here: dronation

Helping through food, and helping care for communities

World Central Kitchen

Immediately serving chef-prepared meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during prolonged humanitarian crises.

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Project Kesher

Project Kesher is meeting the needs of women and girls in Ukraine as they face the current crisis and the fallout, including those who are displaced. 

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Organizations We Support (More Below)

At this time, we can only help through organizations that are helping the situation on the ground. We will be updating and adding to this list.

Care.org

Today, CARE works in over 100 countries, reaching more than 90 million people through 1,300 projects.

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Rescue.org

Rescue's mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.

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CNBC's great advice!

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/09/heres-a-list-of-top-rated-charities-to-help-the-ukraine-relief-effort.html

Many people around the world want to help Ukrainian refugees, whether by donating money, medical supplies or emergency housing. However, there are just as many scammers trying to capitalize on the geopolitical unrest. (Here’s how to avoid fundraising scams.)

Avoid any high-pressure donation, Scally advised, such as responding to an urgent email, phone or text solicitation. “It’s okay to take some time to do your due diligence.”

Although you may feel compelled to give to individual appeals, “there is much more safety in supporting an established nonprofit,” he said.

“You may not reach that family specifically but you will support hundreds, if not thousands, of people in a similar situation.”

To make sure your money gets into the right hands, find a relief effort through a site such as BBB Wise Giving AllianceCharity Navigator or CharityWatch.

CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S LIST

Charity Navigator compiled a list of highly rated nonprofits already engaged in relief and recovery efforts in Ukraine and the surrounding areas. 

Here are more than 30 organizations that earned high marks for being financially efficient and transparent.

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