Aid for Ukraine

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding that is turning millions of people into refugees, many of them children.

Here are some resources to donate to the relief efforts for the Ukraine:

  • Ukrainian American Community Center

    The UACC, a Twin Cities organization founded by Ukrainian immigrants in 1946, has curated a list of links where you can donate to support Ukrainian soldiers, hospital workers, refugees and children.

    301 NE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

  • International Red Cross

  • UN Refugee Agency provides life-saving protection for families forced to flee their homes in Ukraine.

  • Ukraine Ministry of Defense: Funds will be used for humanitarian support for Ukraine's armed forces that includes logistical and medical support. Money will go directly to the agency's bank account. For more information go to ukraine.ua.

  • Medical supplies: Razom for Ukraine provides tactical training and medical supplies. In an update, the organization said it is purchasing supplies from the United States and Europe because Ukrainian suppliers ran out of gear and medical supplies. For more information go to razomforukraine.org.

  • United Help Ukraine is providing lifesaving first-aid kits to the front lines. The organization also helps the families of those wounded or killed in war and gives support to displaced people from Crimea and eastern Ukraine. For more information go to unitedhelpukraine.org.

  • Sunflower of Peace is raising funds for first-aid medical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines. Each backpack has the ability to save up to 10 lives, according to the organization. For more information go to facebook.com/sunflowerofpeace.

  • Ukrainian Red Cross Society: Volunteers and staff provide first aid in areas where medical access is limited. Funds will be used to support those in need, blood collection, mobilization of volunteers and resources and emergency activities. For more information go to redcross.org.ua/en.

  • Help for children: UNICEF is ensuring Ukrainian children have access to safe water, nutrition, health care, education and protection during the invasion. For more information go to unicefusa.org/helpukraine.

  • Voices of Children provides psychological and psychosocial support for children caught in the middle of the armed conflict. For more information go to voices.org.ua/en/.

Sources: Star Tribune, PACIM, Eastside Neigborhood Services