As the Russian military invasion of Ukraine unfolds, many people are wondering how they can help. Unfortunately, when honest people want to give some help, scammers see this as an opportunity to make a quick buck.
So here are some tips for those looking for a charity that has good reputation and can make an immediate difference to Ukraine relief efforts.
–Look for a charity that already has a presence in Ukraine.
–Verify the trustworthiness of the charity using websites such as Give.org from the Wise Giving Alliance, or those of other organizations nonprofits like Charity Navigator and CharityWatch. These sites research organizations and determine how trustworthy they are.
–Remember that clothing and food are impractical donations.
–Avoid groups that make statements such as: “The 100% will be spent on aid”. And it is that all legitimate charities have to set aside money for administrative expenses and processing fees.
Wise Giving Alliance it also provides a group of trustworthy charities that are raising money to help Ukraine. These are:
–Catholic Relief Services
–Direct Relief
–GlobalGiving
–International Rescue Committee
–Save the Children
Also, in your official account Twitter, the Ukrainian government has provided a way to transfer money directly to support its armed forces:
two. Donate money to support the Ukrainian Army. You can transfer money to the following accounts:
🇺🇦 https://t .co/XXCiLUgMOv
🇺🇦 https://t.co/1Cr5CAEilv
3. Organize street protests in your city to support Ukraine and condemn Russian aggression— Ukraine / Україна (@Ukraine) February , 2022
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