Ways to Help in Ukraine

Dear Stonington, 

As we watch, read, listen and learn about the events unfolding an ocean away from our homes in Stonington, I know many of us want to do something to help.

The military offensive in Ukraine has caused destruction of civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties and has forced people to flee their homes seeking safety, protection and assistance. In the first week, more than a million refugees from Ukraine crossed borders into neighboring countries. As of March 8, 2022 over 2 million refugees have had to flee their homes. In a country of over 44 million people, many more are on the move both inside and outside the country. They are in need of protection and support. 

Below you can find a non-exhaustive list of organizations that are asking for assistance. Donations can be made through the links to their websites or social media pages.  

We also have an opportunity for kids in Stoningotn to help children leaving Ukraine. A small, local fundraiser is taking place this month. Please read more here. 

Thank you, Danielle Chesebrough, Stonington First Selectman

(Photo: Stonington High School lighting up the night in support of the people of Ukraine)

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UNICEF

UNICEF supports health, nutrition, HIV prevention, education, safe drinking water, sanitation and protection for children and families caught in the conflict in Ukraine.

Save the Children

Save the Children helps to deliver lifesaving aid to vulnerable children in Ukraine and around the world.

Médecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders

MSF runs a range of activities in Ukraine working with local volunteers, organizations, health care professionals and authorities to help people travel to health care facilities and access prescribed medications.

Voices of Children

The Ukrainian organization's Charitable Foundation helps provide psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by the armed conflict.

Sunflower of Peace

The nonprofit organization is raising money to prepare first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.

International Committee of the Red Cross

This Switzerland-based organization is aiming to help people affected by the conflict and support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

The international organization aims to provide emergency assistance to families in Ukraine — providing aid such as cash assistance and opportunities for resettlement in the U.S. 

CARE 

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.

Project HOPE

A humanitarian organisation that provides medical supplies and assistance to refugees both in Ukraine and once they’ve fled to surrounding countries. 

Choose Love

A non-profit that doesn’t just provide medical care, food, clothing, shelter and legal aid, but also helps support Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community. 

International Medical Corps 

The global nonprofit has been delivering primary health care and mental health services in eastern Ukraine since 2014, and is raising funds to expand those services for people affected by the latest conflict.

Airbnb.org

The charitable arm of Airbnb has pledged to temporarily house 100,000 people fleeing the conflict, and it’s looking for people to volunteer their homes or make donations to help cover people's stays. Find out more and get involved here.