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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPlease remember DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
when donating to help Ukraine. The work they do is immeasurable.
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/news-stories/story/how-msf-responding-war-ukraine
MSF has a longstanding presence in Ukraine, including in regions of eastern Ukraine that have been affected by armed conflict since 2014. We have now had to halt normal activities in Ukraine and mobilize to launch emergency operations. We have teams in Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, Russia, and Belarus. MSF is an independent and impartial organization committed to providing medical humanitarian assistance to people affected by the war no matter who they are or where they are.
MSF has been in contact with Ukrainian hospitals that are receiving trauma patients wounded in the fighting. Many hospitals are also facing shortages of supplies, mainly for emergencies, trauma care, and surgery. On March 6, an MSF shipment of emergency medical supplies was delivered to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health in Kyiv. The shipment contained 1,400 cubic feet of supplies, including surgical kits, trauma kits, and basic necessities for intensive care units, emergency rooms, and surgical operating theaters. These supplies are now being sent on to hospitals in the city and other towns further east where they are urgently needed. We are sending additional supplies to the country.
This has long been one of my favorite charities, and I have no difficulty in recommending donations be sent their way. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.

SheltieLover
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Totally Tunsie
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SheltieLover
(61,975 posts)Ty for posting!
kimbutgar
(24,026 posts)Totally Tunsie
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mitch96
(14,915 posts)Per Charity Navigator Doctors with out borders uses 90% of the donated money to the work they do, 10% for admin fees. Some of the best numbers in the business.
World Central Kitchen uses 100% of the money donated to feed people.
Jose' Andres pays the admin fees himself. Can't beat that.. Your money will get to where it's needed, not to line someones pockets..
Feed'em and Fix'em..
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CaliforniaPeggy
(152,866 posts)I have been supporting them for years.
I am so grateful for their tireless work. They go in when other groups leave.
May they always have success!
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)I always hear the MASH themesong ("Suicide is Painless" playing in my brain as I think of them.
Our donations are well-utilized here.
ETA: Oh darn, there's that crazy " and ) combo again making a !
underpants
(188,385 posts)Thanks for the reminder.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)You know they appreciate it.
madaboutharry
(41,579 posts)I did what I could. They seemed like two good choices.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)What's more basic than food and medical care? (Oh, OK...I'll throw in shelter also!)
spanone
(138,093 posts)sinkingfeeling
(53,902 posts)Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)usonian
(15,652 posts)Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Mossfern
(3,440 posts)I donate to monthly - them and Amnesty International.
I wish I had more $ to donate.
Totally Tunsie
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Initech
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Totally Tunsie
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Demovictory9
(34,278 posts)experience
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)I'll have to follow-up on that and learn more about it. Thanks for bringing it up.
Demovictory9
(34,278 posts)from home, knowing you most likely won't return. you get to taste that food bar that has all the nutrients need to survive. you go in the tents provided for refugee.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)How long was the program - a 1-day experience?
How many "survivors" participated?
Demovictory9
(34,278 posts)it was VERY HARROWING. they had sounds playing from the tents...such as woman screaming or sobbing after attack. stayed with me for a long time.
The people of Ukraine are leaving homes with possessions in back packs. Parking those cars along side the road, knowing they may never see the bulk of their possessions again. they had you imagine that scenario, not just the potential physical violence.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)I'm not sure I'd want it to last any longer. I tend to internalize strong experiences, and this would qualify.
An aside:
I'm still shell-shocked from viewing the end of the movie Soldier Blue based on the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. I recall walking out of the theatre, dazed, and warning with my eyes to those waiting in line to enter. Later I realized I hadn't spoken for the remainder of the evening.
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One of the sweetest sights I've seen in this invasion was the photo of the baby strollers left on the Poland/Ukraine border for the fleeing mothers to use. How dear and thoughtful. The Ukrainians are fighting this war with hands and heart. Some of their effort is so basic, such as the weaving of camo curtains to hide equipment, being made of netting and cloth scraps. Simply amazing.
Skittles
(161,554 posts)yes indeed
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Everything about this organization is positive.
Skittles
(161,554 posts)letting me know what they are up to
it never ceases to amaze me, the courage and dedication of these medical workers
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Skittles
(161,554 posts)I remember my grandmother telling me when I was a kid:
if you cannot directly help someone, give money to those who can
yes INDEED
now it's like, I cannot watch news coverage of any disaster without donating to help, it's the best way to not feel completely helpless
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)It's the disaster appeals that really tug at me - those instances that are so sudden, so unplanned, so devastating, such as hurricanes, floods and fires. I will always find the funds to help as they come up, and I'm grateful to be able to do so.
electric_blue68
(19,837 posts)I'm ready to do some donating!
DWB is on my list. 👍
AWC
UNICEF
IRC?
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)DWB
Habitat for Humanity
The Alzheimers Association
RI SPCA
and now World Central Kitchen.
All worthy causes!
electric_blue68
(19,837 posts)Totally Tunsie
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