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
Immediately serving chef-prepared meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during prolonged humanitarian crises.
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.
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.
Today, CARE works in over 100 countries, reaching more than 90 million people through 1,300 projects.
Rescue's mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.
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 Alliance, Charity Navigator or CharityWatch.
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.
Medical Services
UNICEF USA
International Medical Corps
Heart to Heart International
Mercy Corps
World Vision
Medical Supplies
Americares
Project C.U.R.E.
World Vision
MAP International
Heart to Heart International
UNICEF USA
MedShare
Direct Relief
Project HOPE
Operation USA
Non-Medical Supplies
Operation USA
Mercy Corps
Americares
Matthew 25: Ministries
MedShare
International Relief Teams
World Help
Project HOPE
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Operation Blessing International
GlobalGiving
ActionAid USA
UNICEF USA
Save the Children
Episcopal Relief & Development
Catholic Relief Services
World Hope International
Good360
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Heart to Heart International
Catholic Relief Services
GlobalGiving
World Hope International
Convoy of Hope
UNICEF USA
ActionAid USA
World Help
Operation Blessing International
International Relief Teams
Water Mission
World Vision
Emergency Housing
World Vision
UNICEF USA
A Chance In Life
World Help
Islamic Relief USA
GlobalGiving
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Catholic Relief Services
Long-Term Assistance
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Catholic Relief Services
World Help
Operation Blessing International
Other (cash/cash vouchers, logistic supply)
World Vision
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Islamic Relief USA
Heart to Heart International
Church World Service
ActionAid USA
Americares
Samaritan’s Purse
UNICEF USA