help ukraine - допомога україні
Welcome and thank you for your interest in helping and supporting the people of Ukraine as they deal with this unthinkable situation. I am a Ukrainian (born half Russian, half Ukrainian in the “good old” days of the Soviet Union) now living in the US. My entire mom’s side of family is still in Ukraine, spending nights in bomb shelters and basements and some are making Molotov cocktails to support our brave troops. That’s right. Molotov cocktails in the middle of Europe in 21st century!
I just started this page on Saturday, March 5th and will be adding lots more information here so please bookmark, share, and check out the updates throughout the weekend! Thank you again for your interest and help, every little bit is highly appreciated!
The picture on the left is my parents’ house in Oklahoma. I brought the Ukrainian flag and we put it above our garage. The next day, our neighbor rang the doorbell and asked if we would like to use his old flag pole. Now we have both flags flying next to each other!
Donations and monetary help
There are lots and lots of companies, organizations, and just groups of people doing great work to help. The following are the ones I have personally donated to already. I will continue to populate this list.
return alive - Повернись живим
The charity operating in Ukraine since 2020 to help Ukrainian army and others fighting for the country. This one is the most promoted within Ukraine itself, gathering millions of dollars in donations from regular Ukrainians in the first days of the war.
There is an option to donate with credit card through fondy.eu. Note that the charge is in Ukrainian Hryvna (approximately $1 USD to 30 hryvna) so you might want to use a credit card that doesn’t charge a foreign transaction fee.
People in need - Člověk v tísni
I also randomly saw this Czech organization that sets up train-fulls of humanitarian aid and sends them to Ukraine. There is an option to donate in USD via credit card so shouldn't be any fees.
moldova for peace
Volunteer group working with folks that cross from Ukraine to Moldova. Donations are through the Chuffed crowdfunding website, similar to kickstarter. Donations are in euros (1 euro is about 32 hryvnas) so you might want to use a credit card that doesn’t charge a foreign transaction fee.
information for folks leaving ukraine
100000 Free airline tickets
Wizz Air is offering 100000 free tickets to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Good for flights out of neighboring countries operated by Wizz Air - Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania (not from Lviv). Includes one free carry-on bag (max: 40x30x20cm).
Авиакомпания WizzAir в марте бесплатно предоставляет сто тысяч билетов беженцам из Украины на всех рейсах континентальной Европы, вылетающих из приграничных стран Украины (Польши, Румынии, Словакии, Венгрии).
housing for 100000 provided by Airbnb
Airbnb is funding short term housing for up to 100000 people fleeing Ukraine. We support our refugee guests regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, or how they identify. You can help by offering temporary stays for free or at a discount through Airbnb, or donating to fund stays.
Free psychological help
Crisis support and consulting as part of the Ukrainian country-wide call center #WorthLiving.
Кризове консультування в рамках всеукраїнського кол-центру #ВартоЖити.
lifecell, Vodafone (free/безкоштовно): 5522
Kyivstar (дзвіки згідно тарифів оператора): +38 (093) 170 72 19
poland - related
Lelgal information for entering and staying in poland
Legal information for Ukrainian citizens regarding entering and staying in Poland.
Юридична інформація для громадян України, які шукають можливості в’їзду та перебування в Польщі.