How to help: Ukraine

How to help

Fidelity Charitable has collaborated with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide the following list of organizations that are offering relief for refugees and internally displaced Ukrainians, or assisting with other needs, such as providing support to journalists, medical workers, and others aiding Ukrainians. These organizations are highlighted because they have knowledge of the region, the ability to incorporate a large influx of donations, and an established record in disaster relief services. Fidelity Charitable will update its guidance as additional information is received. 

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Please note that Fidelity Charitable is working to ensure grants designated for Ukraine relief comply with current U.S. sanctions in the region. Grant processing times may take longer than usual as we conduct our due diligence. Thank you for your patience.

Food, water, shelter, and hygiene essentials are urgently needed for both those entering neighboring countries and those trapped or displaced within Ukraine. Cash assistance, legal assistance, and protection are also needed. Children make up a large portion of Ukrainian refugees and have specific emotional support and protection needs, as well as family reunification needs for those who have been separated from their families during their journey.

People who are fleeing Ukraine or who are displaced within the country need advocacy organizations to explore and understand their unique needs and help find solutions to the grave challenges they face. These organizations work to identify specific challenges and advocate for solutions, programs, and resources that deliver lifesaving assistance, protection of human rights, capacity building, and better coordination among relief groups.

Both refugees and internally displaced people in Ukraine need physical and mental health support. Medicines, medical supplies, and medical staff are needed to respond to urgent health needs. 

Both people and supplies are needed to address the crisis in Ukraine. Organizations that focus on logistics work with partners to get necessary teams of people and essential supplies to those most in need, fast. 

There is a significant need to rebuild and repair damaged housing and infrastructure within Ukraine. Organizations that focus on rebuilding efforts are working to provide life-saving home repairs and winterization, supporting housing arrangements with host families, refurbishing communal spaces, repairing small-scale community-level infrastructures, and seismically upgrading schools to protect the lives of children.

Vulnerable populations—including women, children, the elderly, and those living with disabilities—increasingly require special protection and care.

Having access to reliable, accurate information in disaster situations is essential. Trustworthy media outlets and journalists can provide life-saving information to those fleeing violence and seeking shelter. Reporters and media organizations remain at risk.