On February 24, Russia launched a “special military operation” in Ukraine. As of March 2, the civilian death toll in Ukraine has reached 2,00 people. Although we are nowhere near Ukraine, we can still offer support in many ways, and it’s essential to do so.
- Making Donations
If you’re able to do so, there are many organizations, like UNICEF, who are seeking monetary donations to assist in providing Ukrainians access basic services like clean water and sanitation. Your monetary donations don’t need to be massive, but every penny counts right now.
- Supporting Independent Journalism
It’s not uncommon for there to be rampant disinformation during a time like this, especially when getting accurate information is critical for those who are still in Ukraine. People can support Ukraine’s independent, English-language news source, the Kyiv Independent, through donations or subscriptions.
- Donating Supplies
Donating money isn’t feasible for everyone, but there are still ways to help. There are many places that are accepting supplies like linens, toothbrushes, batteries, and other necessary essentials for Ukrainians.
- Taking political action
Although many political leaders in the United States have come forward in support of Ukraine, simply speaking about support is not enough. We all have the ability to call up our representatives and make our voices heard, and we all have the opportunity to tell them that this support must be a priority.
We may be very far away from Ukraine, but there’s still so much we can do to help. While much of this help may seem to come from monetary donations, there are other ways too. We cannot let the thousands of miles between us and Ukraine stop us from offering any help that we can give.