Six ways to help Ukrainians: how to do it in New York

New Yorkers, including Russian immigrants, take to the streets before the representation of the Russian Federation in the UN and at Times Squareto demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin stop the war in Ukraine, reports Time-out.

It is clear that the Ukrainian people are facing great danger and need any help offered. Immigrants think they can't help because they're far away, but there are many ways to help Ukraine right here in New York. Below are six things you can do to help.

1. Come to the rally

Follow the news of the non-profit organization Razom for Ukraine, which supports the people of Ukraine in their constant pursuit of democracy and progress, on Instagram (razom.for.ukraine).

2. Support for Ukrainian business in New York

In New York's East Village, which has the largest number of Ukrainians in the city and in the whole country, there are several Ukrainian enterpriseswhom you can help and support, including Veselka, Ukrainian restaurant in East Village и streecha. Other areas of Brooklyn such as Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay have their own places, including Golden Leo, Rondel and Ridgewood, there Varenyk House.

"Veselka" actually turned its black and white cookies into yellow and blue - the color of the Ukrainian flag.

3. Take part in local charities

Archestratus organizes big bake sale for ukraine, 100% sale of borscht in Veselka goes to Razom for Ukraine, Dacha 1946 hosts events at Cook for Ukraine, Inked NYC is running a tattoo lottery to raise money for refugees moving as a result war in Ukraine, with proceeds going to Razom.

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4. Donations to humanitarian organizations

You can make a big contribution by directly funding Ukrainian groups and organizations that support the efforts of Ukraine and its refugees, including:

• Ukrainian Red Cross helps refugees train doctors. Donate here.
• British Red Cross called for funds to be raised for food, medicine, housing and water. Donate here.
• Revived Soldiers Ukraine ("Reborn Soldiers of Ukraine") finances medicines for army hospitals on the front line. Donate here.
• "Nova Ukraine" provides the civilian population with everything they need, from baby food and hygiene products to clothing and household items. Donate here.
• Organization Sunflower for Peace provides first aid backpacks to doctors and paramedics on the front lines. Donate here.
• Voices of Children pays special attention to helping children recover from the psychological trauma of the war. Donate here.
• United Help Ukraine distributes food and medicine to internally displaced persons in Ukraine. Donate here.
• Doctors Without Borders Organization treats a wide range of regional diseases and medical problems. More information here.
• Razom was established for Ukrainian emergency response missions in 2014 and is distributing first aid kits and other medical supplies to help those on the battlefield in Ukraine. Donate here. The organization also coordinates most of the rallies and pro-Ukrainian events here in New York.
• Ukrainian National Women's League of America provides humanitarian assistance to displaced or injured civilians inside Ukraine, as well as to four military hospitals. Donate here.
• UNICEF implements life-saving programs for 7,5 million children in the country. Donate here.
• CARE provides food, hygiene kits, psychosocial (support) services, water and cash assistance to local partners in Ukraine. Donate here.
• In addition, GoFundMe has created centralized point, including vetted fundraising professionals.

5. Support for journalism

It is in your power to help get accurate news from Ukraine by donating directly to the newspaper The Kyiv Independent, Ukrainian English-language newspaper. By donating funds on the pages Patreon и GoFundMe, you can help journalists relocate, set up back-up offices and continue their activities from neighboring countries.

6. Read about the history of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis

The staff of the Brooklyn Public Library published "Books for understanding the Russian-Ukrainian crisis"- a list of key texts to help you understand what's going on. The list includes In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine and Putin's people: how the KGB take back Russia and then take on the West. NYPL also released a list of books to help better understand the history of Ukraine.

Also, if you want to get more information and appreciate the art and culture of Ukraine, visit Ukrainian Museum in the Eastern Village.