On February 24th Russia invaded Ukraine. Its no secret of my fondness for Ukraine, having spent time in both Kyiv and the surrounding cities and villages, and while the whole world watches some of you have been asking how you can help. Below are a few of the charities working to help Ukrainian soldiers and their families who have been drawn into this unnecessary conflict.

As with any donation you should do your due diligence and stop by Charity Navigator to see if the charity you choose is legitimate. They also recommend credible charities. If you see any errors or would like to add a charity to this list please contact me on here.

Slava Ukraini!

• National Bank of Ukraine

  The National Bank of Ukraine, in cooperation with PrivatBank, has added a simplified method of transferring funds to a special account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. You can help the Armed Forces of Ukraine simply by making a transfer with a payment card of any bank in any country in the world, and the funds will go to a special account of the National Bank. Ukraine’s Twitter account has also announced they will accept Bitcoin and other Crypto payments here.

• United Help Ukraine
  United Help Ukraine is currently providing food and medical supplies to Ukrainian soldiers and their families. They are also helping people displaced from Crimea and the Russian occupation of parts of Eastern Ukraine. You can donate via Paypal.

• Revived Soldiers Ukraine
  Revived Soldiers Ukraine offers medical aid to the victims of this conflict, they help support army hospitals and provide assistance to the soldiers and their families.

• Kyiv Independent
  The Kyiv independent is not affiliated with any government party or entity and reports in English, this site is now one of the most important outlets for truth as the Russians advance on Kyiv. They have a Paypal and Patreon accounts for donation.

• Ukrainian Red Cross
  The Ukrainian Red Cross provides humanitarian and medical assistance to the people of Ukraine.

• PayPal
  After PayPal suspended their services in Russia recently, they announced today (3/17/2022) that they are expanding their services in Ukraine, this will make it easier for anyone to send direct payments to the front lines and the people in need in this war. PayPal is also temporarily waiving its fees for money being sent into the country.

• Nova Ukraine
  Nova Ukraine Provides humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups and individuals in Ukraine. It is also raising awareness of the situation in Ukraine with the rest of the world. It is Supporting Ukraine in its effort to build a strong civil society, to reform its educational system, and to eliminate corruption.

• Voices of Children
  Voices of Children are currently on the front lines in Donetsk and Luhansk supporting the well being of children affected by this Invasion. Donations help finance art therapy and mobile psychologists, and help families in need.

• Unicef
  With over half a million children affected by this conflict so far Unicef is helping by providing medical, hygiene and education services to conflict affected areas. You can donate directly on their website.

• Global Giving
  Global Giving is providing food shelter and clean water to refugees and high risk areas of the conflict.

• Project Hope

  Project Hope is aiding Ukraine by sending medical supplies and standing by to provide health screening and care for refugees.