UKRAINE - HOW CAN WE HELP?

UKRAINE - HOW CAN WE HELP? 
We have had a number of people contacting us asking what they can do to help people affected by the war in Ukraine - here's how you can help:

DONATE MONEY 
Donating directly to trusted groups operating in the region is the quickest and most effective way to offer support. The following organisations are actively working in the region:

• #HelpUkraine Emergency Appeal: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine
• DEC: https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
• International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue-uk.org/
• Red Cross: https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
• UNHCR: https://donate.unrefugees.org.uk/ukraine.../~my-donation

OFFER ACCOMMODATION 
It is still not clear how any proposed UK government humanitarian scheme for Ukrainian refugees will work, but offers of a room or self-contained accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers can be made through national organisations:

•  Refugees at Home: https://www.refugeesathome.org/
•  Room for Refugees: https://www.roomforrefugees.com/

Cornwall Council is also looking for people who are interested in providing supported lodgings for unaccompanied asylum seeking children aged 16-17 years: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/.../could-you-provide-a-home.../

CALL FOR SAFE PASSAGE 
The Home Office has published this factsheet with information for Ukrainians both in the UK and leaving Ukraine, however many national refugee organisations are calling on the government to do more, such as waiving visa requirements for Ukrainians in line with action already taken by other European countries.

•  Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609530
•  Contact your local MP: https://www.parliament.uk/.../contact-an.../contact-your-mp/