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How to Help Ukraine

Tired of sharing posts about the war on social media, and want to help in any way that you can? Here is how.

Feb 27, 2022

The Gazelle stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Here is a compiled list of organizations that one can donate to in order to support those affected by this crisis. There are clear guidelines for donating to humanitarian causes within the UAE. The below links are pertinent if you are considering donating from outside the UAE.
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Voice of Children is a Charitable Foundation that helps children in Eastern Ukraine affected by the war. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to them helping them deal with the traumas of armed conflict. Donate herehttps://voices.org.ua/en/).
Vostok SOS — Ukraine Under Fire in partnership with Libereco
Vostok SOS and Libereco are responding to the situation by providing medical and humanitarian support. They help people evacuate from dangerous places and have multiple hotlines as well as a team on the ground coordinating aid.
Donate here to Vostok SOS and here to Libereco.
United Help Ukraine is a charitable non-profit organization, directing 100 percent of their donations (minus transaction fees) to Ukraine. They are a volunteer-based organization that helps families of soldiers and those trying to flee the country. Their help comes in the form of food and medical supplies. They are also raising awareness about the conflict in the United States.
Donate here.
Médecins Sans Frontières has a range of activities in Ukraine at the moment, focusing on training local volunteers and providing health care to the people affected by the conflict. They also facilitate transportation to hospitals and other health care facilities, as well as help people receive prescribed medications. Access to authorities to help people travel to hospitals and other health care facilities and receive prescribed medication.
Donate here.
IRC provides resources for refugees fleeing the countries facing humanitarian crises. The IRC leader met with organizations in other countries, like Poland, to mobilize and provide assistance. They also help resettle refugees in the U.S..
Donate here.
Polish Humanitarian Action In Ukraine provides aid to satisfy basic needs. They have been working in Ukraine since 2014 and have now established a permanent mission there. They lend support to the most vulnerable groups: the elderly, women and children. They also cooperate with local organizations to reach more difficult areas. They also provide renovations of water infrastructures in places like children's hospitals and elderly homes.
Donate here.
Sara Vuksanovic is Senior Features Editor. Email her at feedback@thegazelle.org.
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