We stand with Ukraine.

Giving

Families in need of humanitarian assistance

The UN Refugee Agency

WPP has partnered with UNHCR to run an emergency fundraising appeal. WPP will be making an initial donation and match-funding all donations by WPP employees.

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People in Ukraine need help now

Ukrainian Red Cross

Donate to the Ukranian Red Cross to help in providing vital aid to the people during this difficult time, from aiding refugees to training doctors.

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How you can help

Project Hope

Project HOPE is on the ground assisting the Ukrainian people with health and humanitarian aid, sending critically needed medical supplies.

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Fundraising for Ukraine

Depaul

For those in Ukraine, homelessness means temperatures as low as -20C. Depaul International is raising money for life-saving work supporting homeless and displaced people.

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Respond with love

Choose Love

Choose Love are standing with the people of Ukraine, by supporting projects who are providing vital aid and services to those still in and fleeing the country.

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Ukraine help

BBC News

From using donations to help people in the warzone or fleeing bombs, to enabling refugees to resettle in the UK, here are some of the groups offering support in the crisis.

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Help protect children in Ukraine

UNICEF

The whole child population of Ukraine, 7.5 million children, are now at risk as the conflict continues to escalate. UNICEF are working to keep the most vulnerable children and families safe amongst the conflict.

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Ukraine crisis relief fund

Save the Children

Save the Children are planning to deliver lifesaving aid to 3.5 million vulnerable children and their families by working in neighbouring countries to help the hundreds of thousands of people who have been forced to flee their homes.

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Women helping women

Forbes

Equipped with simple ideas and avenues to give and act out of empathy, love and concern, women everywhere can support the women of Ukraine and feel connected that we all have, in some small way, done our part to show up in sisterhood.

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Humanitarian aid for Ukraine

People in Need

People in Need is providing humanitarian aid to over 200,000 people on the ground. Humanitarian aid entails speedy intervention to save lives, alleviate suffering and help disaster victims get back on their feet.

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Help people affected by war in Ukraine

International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is on the front lines and prepared to help citizens with emergency health care services, as well as mental health and psychosocial support.

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Ukraine crisis fund

Care International

Care International is responding to the crisis by providing Ukrainians in need with food, hygiene kits, psychosocial support services, access to water, and access to cash.

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Support Ukraine

Nova Ukraine

Nova Ukraine is a nonprofit that delivers aid packages to Ukraine with everything from baby food and hygiene products, to clothes and household supplies.

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Empower Ukrainian women and girls

UN Women

UN Women stands in solidarity with the women of Ukraine, including those who had to flee their homes, those who stayed to provide humanitarian, and the women human rights defenders and activists.

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Support for families fleeing Ukraine

UNICEF

UNICEF is repairing schools damaged by the bombings and providing an emergency response to children affected by the conflict.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Ukrainians

OurRight Action International

OurRight Action is helping support LGBTQ+ groups and organisations on the ground, setting up shelters and providing safety for citizens.

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Providing nutritious food for hungry families

United Nations World Food Programme

The United Nations World Food programme is deploying emergency operations in Ukraine and surrounding countries to provide food assistance to those fleeing the conflict.

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Crisis in Ukraine: Give now

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is mobilising a team to the region to assess where help is most needed, as well as supporting local organisations that know their community needs best.

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Emergency response

Medical Teams International

Medical Teams International is fundraising to send medical supplies to the region, with all proceeds going towards sending medicines and medical supplies.

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Solidarity with the people of Ukraine

Global Citizen

Show your support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. On Twitter and in the streets: send a tweet and join one of the many demonstrations and rallies to show solidarity.

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Razom Emergency Response

Razom for Ukraine

Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, is responding by providing critical medical supplies and amplifying the voices of Ukrainians.

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Ukraine emergency response

Crown Agents

Crown Agents is at the forefront of the conflict: With an experienced team on the ground, working to provide essential aid.

Family

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Heroes are made in every moment

AKQA

The protectors, the healers, the peacemakers, the rebuilders.

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A delicate balance

The Guardian

Psychologists and teachers suggest ways to give tips on dealing with Ukraine anxiety in children, suggesting ways to give reassurance.

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Answering kids questions

New York Times

Social media and online outlets means young people have access to more sources about the two countries clashing and how it may affect the rest of the world. Here’s how to address their questions.

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How to talk to children about Ukraine

Lifehacker

Whether or not we feel they’re old enough to understand what’s happening in Ukraine, Children may come to us with questions. If they do, here are some things to keep in mind.

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All children are different

CNN

With so many images of violence and so few answers, kids are likely aware of the fighting even if it’s far away. Find some tips on how best to converse about the subject.

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Make time and listen

Save the Children

Save the Children provides five tools to talk to children about conflict, it is essential to have open and honest conversations with children to help them process what is happening.

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How to cope with images of war

USA Today

Kids who are exposed to war via media are more likely to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, even if the conflict is thousands of miles away.

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Teens, TikTok and war

Yahoo

Gen Z is growing increasingly concerned about hostilities between Russia and Ukraine from videos they’re seeing on TikTok. Here’s how parents can explain, not alarm.

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How to talk to young people about the news

Gov.uk

Find some useful advice and resources for families and young people to talk about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to help them avoid misinformation.

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Resilience is a journey

American Psychological Association

Tips for caregivers on teaching children resilience in a time of war, remember each child’s journey along the road to resilience will be different.

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Ukraine appeal

Mission without borders

Support a family with Ukraine appeal, who distribute food parcels to vulnerable children and families.

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Make a difference

Hope for Ukraine

Hope for Ukraine serves individuals and families of the poorest communities in Ukraine, raising awareness for voices not heard.

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Lesson of the day: The invasion of Ukraine

New York times

Learn about how and why the invasion of Ukraine has begun, and explore its implications.

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Help children of war in Ukraine

The Voices of Children Foundation

Providing non-stop assistance to affected children and families from all over the country, providing emergency psychological assistance, and assisting in the evacuation process.

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How to talk to children about the Ukraine invasion

The Conversation

In these times, it can be hard to know whether or not to discuss these issues with our children, and if we do, how should we go about doing it?

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Ukraine crisis appeal

Hope and Homes for Children

Four ways you can make a difference; supporting children and families in Ukraine, Moldova and Romania, now and in the aftermath of war.

Wellness

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How to help yourself, kids, and others

BBC News

If you are feeling increasingly worried about the war in Ukraine, you are not alone. Experts agree that feeling overwhelmed is normal. Tips to reduce anxiety are explained in this article.

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Hearing stories, finding community

Psychology Today

The recent news is a chance to deepen our sense of understanding and empathy. It is crucial, now more than ever, that we maintain our relationships and our support of each other.

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Staying informed while protecting you

Mashable

You don’t need to expose yourself to graphic and disturbing content just to stay informed. Here’s how to protect your mental health.

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How the crisis is affecting employees

SHRM

The constant news updates about the war for some workers is causing levels of stress, anxiety and depression, here are some articles on how the war is affecting employees and how employers can respond.

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Five ways to cope with the stressful news cycle

NPR

It’s important for all of us to stay informed citizens of the world, and also to remember: take it easy on yourself and on each other, recognising it’s OK to look for what you can control and seek comfort where you can.

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How to stop doomscrolling

CNBC

The news coming out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is distressing. You might be watching headlines, going down a doomscroll spiral and feeling helpless. Practising setting healthy boundaries among other methods can help avoid doomscrolling.

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Torn between worlds

The Conversation

Ukrainian Australians, bearing uncertainty about the safety of family and loved ones are experiencing a powerful emotional pull to Ukraine with friends, family and history there.

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How to handle war anxiety

WebMD

For many the current situation can be overwhelming and scary, which may affect emotional health. Here are some tips to recognise your emotions, manage stress and get help if necessary.

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Tips to manage headline anxiety

WebMD

Learn how someone who wants to keep up on developments protect themselves from stress, anxiety, and dysfunction when such negative news seems to be everywhere.

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Manage your exposure of the news

The Sunday Morning Herald

It’s normal to feel distress, anxiety, heartbreak, know that it’s totally normal. Even though the crisis is unfolding many kilometres away, it’s brought mentally closer by our access to constant news updates and our shaken sense of safety.

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What to do or not to do

Student Edge

A list of action points for you from social media limits to verifying sources, whether it’s to help you feel involved or to relieve your mental stress. There’s no right or wrong way to go about living through the geopolitics of our time.

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Be mindful of your health during world events

University of Kent

Distressing world news, such as the current invasion of Ukraine, can certainly affect our mental health.  It is absolutely natural to feel anxious and frightened, and to feel that events are out of our control. Focus as much as you can on hope.

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Therapists for Ukraine

It’s Complicated

Find a therapist that supports Ukraine with free counselling for any person affected by the conflict. The counsellors work with different therapeutic modalities and speak a variety of languages.

Media

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Misinformation

News Literacy Project

Here’s a quick guide to help you understand what misinformation is and how to recognise it.

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A leading voice on the front lines

Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent provides fair and reliables news on Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Serhii Korovainyi

Instagram

Documentary and portrait photographer from Ukraine. Teaching photojournalism in Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

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Reliable Twitter accounts to follow

CNET

The trusted sources include official government channels, respected aid organisations and journalists on the ground from major publications.

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Continue reporting

The New Voice of Ukraine

Keep up to date with the crisis in Ukraine, The New Voice covers news in three different languages — English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

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Olga Rudenko

Twitter

Olga is the chief editor of Kyiv Independent and has been sharing other’s photos on social media of the ongoing destruction being caused in Kyiv.

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Salwan George

Instagram

Salwan is a staff photojournalist at The Washington Post currently working on the ground in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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Books to help us understand

The Guardian

From Ukrainian history to Putin’s kleptocracy and Gogol’s stories, author and former Russia correspondent Oliver Bullough chooses the best titles.

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Oksana Parafeniuk

Instagram

Oksana is an independent photographer based in Kyiv and she has previously worked for the New York Times and NBC News.