The Ukrainian World Congress, together with communities and partners, coordinates much-needed emergency humanitarian response, provides medical supplies and protective equipment to Ukraine.
Ukraine
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been working in Ukraine for over 25 years, supporting country’s development and responding to acute humanitarian needs. We have substantially scaled up our operations since late February 2022 to assist the most affected areas of the country. But, as the war continues and winter is approaching fast, the needs increase and so shall our support. Together with the Ukrainian diaspora, who since the first days of the war has shown its unwavering commitment, we can do more and we can help more.
We invite diaspora members and organizations to support humanitarian response and economic recovery in Ukraine and register in IOM roster. IOM team will assess diaspora member’s skills, expertise and resources and link them to the needs on the ground. Besides, we will be in touch regularly through the mailing list, to share what we do in Ukraine and to find ways for us to cooperate.
Opportunities/Vacancies
It is natural that when disaster strikes many of us want to drop everything and do everything we can to help. However, the humanitarian responders have specific needs in terms of skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise. Below are some specific opportunities to support the work on the ground based on the needs of the humanitarian actors responding to the emergency.
We believe that collectively diaspora can be an accelerator in Ukraine’s recovery, and individually everyone can contribute to it — even a few hours of your time remotely can make a change for Ukrainians in need.
We also would like to learn more about you. Your skills. Your interests. Whatever you do best and are willing to share with others.
Fill out the form, and we will understand better how you can help rebuilding Ukraine.
- Maybe you could spend a few hours each month, providing online consultations for a small Ukrainian business?
- Maybe you could mentor Ukrainians left without income on how to find remote employment?
- Maybe you can provide psychological consultation to people who experience war trauma?
- Maybe you could connect Ukrainian entrepreneurs to the markets in the country where you live now?
- Maybe you can teach English to Ukrainians who will then use it to apply for new jobs?
Such opportunities are endless and all of them will help Ukrainians to be more resilient and to weather the coming storms.
We are looking for a wide range of expertise from mental health professionals to business consultants. It will take you only 5 minutes to fill out the form and after that IOM will be in touch with you to discuss possible cooperation and match your expertise with the needs we see on the ground.
Donate your expertise. A few hours of your time to build Ukraine’s resilience.
Diaspora Organizations Responding to the Crisis
Ukrainian World Congress – GLOBAL (HQ Canada)
North America
Razom
Razom is responding to the crisis by providing medicine, medical supplies, tech-enabled emergency response and amplifying the voices of Ukrainians.
To deliver aid in Ukraine, Razom collaborates with partners on the ground, such as Kryla Nadiyi (Wings of Hope), Euromaidan-Warszava, and the Ukrainian Education Platform.
Leleka Foundation - USA
Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine, specifically raising funds and procuring emergency medical supplies and first-aid kits.
Working in collaboration with Ukrainian volunteers from Saving Lives in Ukraine, Medicine of the National Home Front, and other groups to distribute in hard to reach areas.
Ukraine Now - USA
Humanitarian relief (tech infrastructure, currency, evacuation/housing)
An online platform started by a Ukrainian Diaspora that matches volunteers in Ukraine and overseas with civilians in need still in Ukraine. This includes both connecting drivers to help evacuate stranded individuals and housing.
United Help Ukraine - USA
Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine, specifically fundraising and delivering medical supplies, generators, first aid kits, clothes and hygiene products.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – CANADA
Represents the Ukrainian Canadian community before the people and Government of Canada. The organisation is heavily involved in information dissemination, fundraising, lobbying and activism.
In addition to providing resources and aid for new Ukrainians arriving in Canada.
Outside of Canada, the Congress is delivering humanitarian aid to displaced Ukrainians in Moldova and Romania whilst still supporting evacuations.
Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ – USA
Humanitarian Aid and receiving both in-person donations and funds to purchase medical aid and supplies for those in Ukraine.
The donation drive is launched in partnership with St. John’s Ambulance and The Baptist and Ukrainian Catholic Church in New Jersey.
See their website for collection sites and specifics.
Ukrainian National Women’s League of America
The UNWLA is the longest-running and largest Ukrainian women’s organisation in the US.
The organisation is fundraising and offering humanitarian aid, specifically for civilians inside Ukraine who have been displaced or injured and for four military hospitals in various locations.
Ukrainian National Federation of Canada
The Ukrainian National Federation of Canada programs were created to support and develop Ukrainian culture, heritage, and traditions within Canada. Since the war, the federation has been mobilising Humanitarian aid, organising peace protests, and fundraising.
The federation includes three affiliate organisations: The Ukrainian War Veteran’s Association, The Ukrainian Women’s Organization and the Ukrainian National Youth Federation
Ukrainian Women's Organization of Canada
The organisation brings together Ukrainian Women across Canada. As the largest Ukrainian female organisation, its main activities have been sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine and giving essential items to Ukrainians arriving in Canada. These include dried foods, blankets, first aid kits, clothes and children's toys.
Follow the link to know when are their next peace rallies and collection points for donations.
Sunflower for Peace – USA
Boston based organisation fundraising for Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine and distributing first-aid backpacks, medicine and medical instruments to doctors and medical institutions in Ukraine
I Need Help UA – USA
A US-based organisation focused on offering Humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The organisation's main objective is to distribute food supplies to the most vulnerable.
Europe
Hospitallers – UK
The organisation is focused on offering Humanitarian medical aid to Ukraine.
Hospitallers Medical Battalion is currently sending medical supplies, second-hand cars and ambulances to Ukraine. The organisation has it's own distribution network and works in close collaboration with the Ukrainian embassy in the UK
Maty Ukrayina – Bulgaria
Two main operations:
Operation 1: Sending and distributing aid to Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Bulgaria with clear reception and transfer protocols.
Operation 2: Providing Humanitarian aid to Ukrainians who have stayed in Ukraine, particularly hospitals, children's institutions, and people taking refuge in blocked cities.
Works in close cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria.
Union of Ukrainians in Romania (UUR) – Romania
Representatives of UUR are at checkpoints located on the border with Ukraine and provide translation and other kinds of support.
UUR offers accommodation, buys extra beds, and has managed to deliver over 110 tons of aid consisting of non-perishable materials, medicines, blankets, and hygiene products that they try to get across the border into Ukraine.
"I Nuovi Confini" Onlus
An Italy based organisation that is facilitating and sending cargo flights of humanitarian aid from Italy to Ukraine.
The organisation is also receiving and helping to resettle Ukrainian refugees in Italy
Associazione Culturale Ucraina Mediterranea – Italy
An Italy based organisation focused on fundraising for humanitarian aid and disseminating information on services available to Ukrainian citizens entering Italy.
Associazione Culturale degli Ucraini in Trentino -Rasom – Italy
The organisation is actively fundraising for Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine and distributing essential items and groceries to displaced individuals arriving in Italy.
Ukraina in Europe Onlus – Italy & Ukraine
A conglomerate of Ukrainian Diaspora in Italy fundraising for Humanitarian aid
Українці Словаччини/ Ukrainians in Slovakia – Slovakia
The organisation is offering translation services and support to Ukrainians arriving in Slovakia. In addition to fundraising and sending Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
Polska-Ukrainska Izba Gospodarcza/ Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce - Poland
A private organisation using it's network of members to fundraise and support the clearing of aid across the Ukrainian border.
The organisation and its members are also involved in the reception and resettling of individuals at the border crossing
Towarzystwo Przyjaciol Ukrainy / Friends of Ukraine – Poland
Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine specifically focused on fundraising and sending medical supplies.
Congress of Ukrainians in Latvia – Latvia
A conglomerate of the Ukrainian diaspora in Latvia, fundraising and offering humanitarian aid to the military and hospitals in Ukraine
Ukrainians in Croatia/Ukrajinci u Hrvatskoj – Croatia
A Facebook group engaged in refugee settlements, collecting assistance, seeking transport and providing contacts for IDPs from Ukraine.
Hrvati za Ukrajinu – Croatia
A Facebook group where members offer assistance with housing and transportation. The group's main objective is to share emergency information, particularly for those who are or have family stuck in Ukraine.
SOS ua Ukrajina – Croatia
A Facebook group engaged in refugee settlements, collecting assistance, directing those seeking transport and providing contacts for IDPs from Ukraine. The group is targeted at sharing emergency information, particularly for those who are or have family stuck in Ukraine.
Asia
Art of Living/ Operation Ganga
The organisation has several refugee centres operational in Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Germany and Netherlands. These centres are providing food, shelter and basic items to those fleeing Ukraine.
The Art of Living also has a large volunteer base in Ukraine who are helping the Indian community to survive and evacuate.
Thirdly, the organisation has a large project targeted at students, offering evacuation, resettlement and repatriations. This initiative is mainly supporting Indian students but accepts students (of all nationalities) at their centres needing aid.
Sewa International
Sewa International is helping thousands of International students flee Ukraine. The organisation initially began by supporting mostly Asian International students but has since expanded its reach to all students fleeing the crisis.
Sewa has a presence in 18 cities across Ukraine and through their networks has been arranging buses/trains and food for these students. The organisation is offering support at border crossings and organising transport for students to airports. Since the crisis began, Sewa has successfully transported thousands of students to neighbouring countries and over 5200 students are registered on the Sewa Europe helpline where they are provided with information, guidelines and moral encouragement.
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
Volunteers from the UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Poland swiftly sprang into action to support the emergency relief effort on the ground. This has included setting up a mobile field kitchen in the south-eastern Polish city of Rzeszów, which has begun feeding around 1,000 hot vegetarian meals daily to refugees of all faiths and nationalities.
BAPS also arranges accommodation facilities, coordinates medical assistance, and works closely with the Indian government and local partners to further expand humanitarian efforts as the situation escalates.
Ukrainian Club in Singapore - Singapore
The club is actively supporting Ukraine fundraising and humanitarian relief efforts in the Asia-pacific region. The club is also a key member of the Diaspora World Congress.
Help Ukraine Mallus
The organisation is helping provide humanitarian aid and helping Indian students as they cross the polish border, including offering shelter and basic supplies.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry FICCI
Over 30 organisations and Indian companies operating out of Poland, Slovak Republic, Hungary and Romania to provide shelter, local transport, food and clothes to Indians fleeing Ukraine.
Africa
Black women for Black Lives
The organisation seeks to support all Black and African Diaspora fleeing the Ukraine crisis with transport, humanitarian aid, shelter and basic necessities.
The organisation is UK based however, it has partners all across Europe and in Africa to ensure the best aid is provided to those in need. They also promote equity and are voicing the struggles of black and African diaspora
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
The organisation is helping Nigerians fleeing Ukraine and offering Humanitarian Aid.
The organisation is mainly based along the Polish border with buses and volunteers to guide Nigerian citizens to shelters and medical assistance. The organisation works closely with the Nigerian embassies in neighbouring countries.
Zimbabwe Diaspora Nation Building Initiative (ZDNBI)
The ZDNBI is an integrating organisation which strives to galvanise the Global Zimbabwean diaspora to support and participate in the Nation-building process of Zimbabwe.
At the onset of the crisis, they extended their mandate to help trace and evacuate Zimbabwean and other Sub-Saharan African students from Ukraine. The organisation offered funds for transport, shelter, support at the borders and mental health checks for students and stranded individuals.
The organisation also has information kits and support structures for Zimbabweans fleeing and still in Ukraine.
TASU – Tanzanian Student Association in Ukraine
The association supports and tracks Tanzanian students who have opted to stay in Ukraine and offers humanitarian aid and transport links for those needing and choosing to leave. The association also offers information to families trying to trace their loved ones
South America
Ukrainian Central Representation in Argentina – Argentina
An umbrella organisation for Ukrainian associations in Argentina. These bodies are actively fundraising and collecting donations across Argentina. The organisation is an active member of the World Ukrainian Congress, to whom they channel their donations.
Representação Central Ucraniano-Brasileira - Brazil
The committee coordinates emergency humanitarian assistance with 20 civil and Ukrainian religious organisations in Brazil and Ukrainian consulates in São Paulo and Curitiba. The committee focuses on refugee assistance such as registration, housing and lobbying the Brazilian government to offer official aid to Ukraine.
Oceania
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations – Australia
A federation of 22 community organisations throughout Australia, pooling together their resources for two main responses:
1) Coordinating international medical aid from the Oceanic region.
2) Fundraising, lobbying and collecting Humanitarian Aid to be sent to Ukraine and surrounding countries.
The organisation is part of the "Ukraine Crisis Appeal" – a collaboration between the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and Caritas Ukraine.
Ukrainian Association of New Zealand – New Zealand
An NGO and a member of the Ukrainian World Congress that is currently lobbying local MPs for New Zealand to open its borders to Ukrainian refugees.
