By Sean Delaney
The end of March sees the approximate four-week anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Ever since the conflict began, the world has been watching, with many feeling a need to reach out to the people of Ukraine, whether through verbal, electronic or spiritual support, or through the actual donation of their time, finances and resources in order to see peace instead of war.
Canada is home to one of the largest Ukrainian populations in the world outside of Ukraine, with approximately 1.4 million Ukrainians living within the borders of the Great White North. If you are among those looking for ways to donate to the Ukrainian people, here are 10 organizations with specific portals for this conflict.
We encourage you to follow the electronic links and find out more about each organization and their relief efforts for Ukraine.
Canada-Ukraine Foundation
cufoundation.ca/
Develops and delivers assistance projects produced by Canadians and directed to Ukraine. The foundation wants to raise $5 million to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need in Ukraine.
Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
redcross.ca/donate
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement collect donations to help with immediate and ongoing relief efforts in Ukraine. The Canadian government will match up to $10 million in donations to the Red Cross.
Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/
Provides shelter, food, clean water, medical support, access to education, and economic assistance to those in need, with a specific focus on those who are most vulnerable.
UNICEF
secure.unicef.ca/page/98630/do
nate/1?ea.tracking.id=22DIEM01HBE
The United Nations Children’s Fund will gather donations to go toward ensuring access to safe water, urgent medical aid, healthcare services and child protection.
Help Us Help
helpushelp.charity/donate
This Canadian organization is focused on humanitarian aid and educational projects in Ukraine and in Canada. They raise funds to help relocate displaced children, scholars, and veteran families in Ukraine as well as contribute to humanitarian and medical assistance.
GlobalMedic
globalmedic.ca/ukraine-conflict-re
sponse-2022/
Supports those exiting Ukraine into neighbouring countries and raises funds to help facilitate this type of operation and movement.
Ukraine Humanitarian Fund
crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraine
Helps NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and UN agencies in Ukraine to help the most vulnerable communities and provide them with food, water, shelter, and other basic support.
Save the Children Canada
savethechildren.ca/
Brings relief to the children in the country who are under threat of displacement, serious injury, or death.
UNHCR
give.unhcr.ca/page/100190/do
nate/1?ea.tracking.id=OL22_EUR_HP
A UN Refugee Agency with operations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to support those forced to flee their homes.
Ukrainian World Congress
ukrainianworldcongress.org/support/
Works with the government of Ukraine, international governments, and organizations to support Ukrainians with donations for humanitarian initiatives and supports.