As millions of Ukrainians head for the border due to fallout from Russia's invasion, several volunteer organizations are dedicating their time and money to helping those people who need aid.
Ukraine is two times the size of California and you must drive, which means at least 10-15 hours east.
"That's all we can do; we cannot fly, the air is closed to everybody, so we are on the road, and it takes time," Discipio said.People in Need is providing humanitarian aid to more than 200,000 people on the ground in Ukraine. The Czech organization will"provide mainly the most basic needs according to the currently developing situation ... [like] cash assistance, food aid [and] hygiene items" in its first phase of support, according to its website.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has had a presence in eastern Ukraine for years to deliver assistance to those affected by the Russian conflict following the annexation of Crimea, according to its website. The organization is"vowing continued support for the at-risk families in the region" amid growing concerns over displacement, mass casualty and destruction.
The American Red Cross, in particular, is"sending 30 trained staff to Europe to support emergency communication needs of U.S. military members."Sofika Zielyk, a member of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, said the organization is in"full crisis mode" to respond to the invasion.
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