Hi! I am Iryna. I am from Kyiv, Ukraine.
My friends from San Diego are asking how they can help Ukraine. I suggest the following. My list is based on what I’ve heard from my numerous friends from Ukraine. The top priority is to close the sky over Ukraine and support the army.
<aside> ✉️ 1. Write to senators and congress members. Please do it ASAP. We desperately need to close the sky over Ukraine. This is crucial.
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How-to
Go to https://www.senate.gov/states/statesmap.htm. Select states from AL to WY, 2 Senators each. Click contact/email. Fill out all the required fields. Also, you can do it any other way (FB, Twitter, etc.).
Here is what we ask Senators about:
UKRAINE NEEDS URGENT HELP:
Ø NO-FLY ZONE FOR RUSSIAN AIR FORCES
Ø TOTAL EMBARGO FOR RUSSIAN OIL AND GAS
Ø LEND-LEASE PROGRAM FOR UKRAINE
Each day of Russian aggression takes hundred Ukrainian lives. Ukraine defends not only itself, the world democracy.
<aside> 💳 2. Support fundraising for the army & territorial defense units
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My personal choice. I trust them and can recommend supporting these fundraising options.
Support the army**: https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/**
Why support
The largest Ukrainian foundation with transparent reporting.
These guys do magic - they find ways to buy worldwide, deliver to Ukraine, and bring all necessary military stuff to the front line (military thermal imagining devices, sights, walkie-talkies, bulletproof vests, etc.).
Follow: https://www.facebook.com/backandalive
Why support
Big foundation with a focus on humanitarian needs
Follow: https://www.facebook.com/novaukraine.org
Donate: https://leleka.care/donate/
Why support
Focus on medical supplies and first aid kits.
“Full cycle” - buy, deliver, distribute to the defense units.