Hey guys! Long time, no see. Yeah, I know. I don't update the blog often. But you can probably already guess why. Anyways, I'm posting here some ways for everyone to contribute to the defense of Ukraine during Russia's invasion. My grandmother was a Jewish holocaust survivor. She fled Latvia from the German Reich back in World War 2. Yes, I know. Different countries. But her home country has been invaded countless times by other nations, including Russia. So, Russia's invasion of Ukraine really hits hard. From the bottom of my heart, PLEASE help! Here are some ways you can help Ukrainians get the relief they deserve.
(UPDATE: I know what's really going on in Ukraine... I'm not saying that I support it. I'm just saying to care about the innocent lives caught in the crossfire, be it both humans AND animals!)
The International Red Cross
The Ukrainian chapter of the International Red Cross has dispatched teams to metro stations and bomb shelters to distribute food and provide first aid, as well as provide support to at-risk families who have chosen to stay.
Read more about their work and donate here.
The International Medical Corps
The organization provides similar aid as the Red Cross, as well as mental health services to those affected by the war.
Read more about their work and donate here.
CARE International
The nonprofit is responding to the crisis by providing Ukrainians in need with food and hygiene kits. The group's immediate crisis response is aiming to reach 4 million Ukrainians.
Read more about their work and donate here.
UNICEF Ukraine
The U.N. Children's Fund in Ukraine is providing support for the country's 7.5 million children threatened by the escalating conflict. The agency is currently ramping up its efforts to meet critical needs for safe drinking water, health care and education.
Read more about their work and donate here.
The UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is the official agency of the U.N. whose mission it is to aid and protect refugees. According to the U.N., more than 500,000 Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia's attack began last week.
Read more about their work and donate here.
PETA
Abandoned to fend for themselves on the streets, countless former FAMILY PETS are desperate for food, medical care and safe shelter. Please, help us help them!
Find out more on how you can help these abandoned animals here.
I know it's very different from what I usually post here. But this horrible conflict had to be addressed.
Thank you,
- Oniell.
