The destiny of Europe – or even the whole world – fell on the shoulders of Ukrainian citizens. People all around the globe realized it and now are trying to assist Ukraine in many ways: with donations, volunteering, informational and humanitarian support, etc.
This compilation is being regularly updated and includes information on the following topics:
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Solidarity with Ukraine
EU support
- Articles on the website of the European Commission. Ukrainians that flee to the countries of the European Union can find there practical information about their rights and support options. And the EU residents are now able to read about the ways they can help the refugees. Information is conveniently organized and is available in three languages: English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
- The website of the EU NEIGHBOURS East Program is another comprehensive source of news articles and stories about the war, as well as opportunities for Ukrainians in the EU. The website is constantly updated.
- European Commission helps professionally qualified refugees access jobs in the EU
On 6 April, the European Commission published a recommendation on the academic and professional recognition of qualifications for people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It will provide Member States’ authorities with guidance and practical advice to ensure a quick, fair and flexible recognition process. Learn more
Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum – to support Ukraine
All EaP CSF National Platforms condemned the actions of the Russian Federation and showed solidarity with Ukraine. To highlight the efforts of civil society organisations supporting Ukraine, the EaP CSF started a social media campaign under the hashtag #CivilSociety4Ukraine in social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Shelters for Ukrainian refugees, information points in the Carpathian region – Organisation STAN. The European Cultural Foundation has launched a special Ukraine edition of the European Culture of Solidarity Fund which is now open for cultural emergency requests and joint European actions to stand with Ukraine. Regular newsletters with verified information about latest developments in Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression – Ukrainian Prism. EaP CSF member CSOs shared EaP CSF recommendations on humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The EaP CSF Steering Committee calls on the international community for continued solidarity with Ukraine. In a joint statement, the EaP CSF National Platforms of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine welcome the applications of the three countries for Membership of the European Union.
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
(EaP CSF, a unique multi-layered regional civil society platform aimed at promoting European integration, facilitating reforms and democratic transformations in the six Eastern Partnership countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) shared widely and presented to DG Near and DG ECHO “EaP CSF Recommendations on humanitarian aid to Ukraine”. Learn more
The EU launches a special call under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) to support Member States hosting refugees from Ukraine and shedding energy dependence on Moscow.
Following this call, Member States may send requests to the Commission for technical support in the areas of building institutional and operational capacity to welcome people fleeing the war, enhancing the social and economic integration of refugees from Ukraine, making the best use of available EU funds to provide accommodation for families or unaccompanied children, and phasing out of the Member States’ reliance on fossil fuels from russia. Learn more
Working with over 100 countries, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
is a global policy forum that promotes policies to preserve| individual liberty and improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
The OECD has expressed its full support for Ukraine since the first day of the war. It already has decided to formally terminate the accession process with russia, suspend the participation of russia and Belarus in OECD bodies, and stop any projects funded through voluntary contributions from russia, which have not yet commenced.
OECD Members also tasked the Secretary-General to develop proposals to further strengthen support to the government of Ukraine, including supporting recovery and reconstruction.
Three weeks after russia invaded Ukraine, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola inaugurated a new “Ukrainian Hub” in Brussels’ EU quarter that will be used by Ukrainian civil society to coordinate help and host events like press conferences and exhibitions.
The hub will be used as a “communication platform for Ukrainian resistance and European support,” according to Marta Barandiy, chairwoman of Promote Ukraine, one of the civil society groups taking part in the project.
With an estimated 200,000 Ukrainian refugees expected to come to Belgium, the hub will also match Ukrainians looking for help and volunteers who want to offer shelter or goods. Learn more
The Bureau under the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention) stresses
the importance of ensuring that the appropriate operational and managerial conditions of the nuclear power plants in Ukraine are maintained and operated in due consideration of the Convention’s objectives, including through the establishment of a no-war zone, as well as possible technical advice from and independent supervision by appropriate international bodies.
Moreover, there must be guarantees that all the obligations undertaken in the context of the Espoo Convention are complied with and cannot be suspended because of the war. Learn more
EEB (European Environmental Bureau) Statement on the russian Invasion of Ukraine
The EEB stands in solidarity with its member organizations and their supporters in Ukraine, as well as wider civil society, people who have been working tirelessly for a sustainable future for their country. We offer our support so they can continue their work, and/ or work towards peace in their country. Learn more
The Compliance Committee of the Aarhus Convention calls
on each Party to the Convention to do all possible within its means to fulfill its obligations under article 3 (8) of the Convention to ensure that environmental defenders in Ukraine in the potential occupied territory will not be persecuted. Learn more
Greenpeace assesses the needs of the Ukrainian green movement Assessment during the full-scale war
Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe would like to help with an assessment of the individual needs of the Ukrainian green movement members who are facing a war situation. In order to do so, we kindly ask you to fill out this simple questionnaire and share it with anyone you might know from green groups and institutions.
Work and shelter for Ukrainians
Where to look for a job:
- Work for Ukrainians in Polish agriculture
- JobsforUkraine.net (academic, scientific, arts, professional and freelance opportunities)
- Compilation of job search websites
- Compilation of job search resources
- Support for Ukrainians in the Netherlands
- Support for Ukrainians in Bulgaria
Shelter for Ukrainians:
- Swedish farmers offer shelter and food to Ukrainians
- A map of shelters for Ukrainians
- Shelter for Ukrainians in the UK
Psychological help:
Embodiment Studio offers Ukrainians psychological support with an emphasis on trauma therapy; meetings are held daily at Zoom at 19:30 Ukrainian time.
Funds for Ukrainians
European Commission to open negotiations for Ukraine’s participation in the LIFE programme
The European Commission is starting negotiations with Ukraine so that the country can join the LIFE programme. By joining LIFE, Ukraine will be able to benefit from financing to help restore its environment after the destruction from the Russian invasion, be it pollution, destruction of ecosystems, or other long-term effects.
Until now, Ukraine has been denied access to the fund because it only works for EU member states. Learn more
EaPConnect: GÉANT and Vietsch Foundation launch project to support Ukrainian Research and Education
The EU-funded GÉANT Association (European Research and Education network) and the Vietsch Foundation are launching a project to support the Ukrainian Research and Academic Network (URAN).
“As the war in Ukraine goes on, URAN will need our support and help more than ever, not just to survive but to stay as safe as possible and where possible to maintain and rebuild,” says GÉANT. Learn more
The King Baudouin Foundation and the European Policy Centre (EPC)
are offering two fellowships to support researchers and staff of Ukrainian think tanks, whose work is being impeded by the war, to enable them to continue their activities abroad. Learn more
The Robert Schuman Centre (RSC) at the European University Institute (EUI)
welcomes applications for up to three fellowships for post-doctoral researchers of any nationality who are directly affected by the war in Ukraine. Applications are considered from candidates who live in Ukraine, have been displaced or cannot return to Ukraine because of the war, or who are directly affected for other reasons that can be specified in the application. The call is now open. The review of applications will begin on Monday 28 March 2022 and will continue until the positions are filled. More information here.
- If you or your organization need financial assistance due to job loss, relocation, etc. – apply to the Urgent Action Fund.
The Fund is now actively accepting applications and providing assistance. The maximum application sum has been raised to $ 15,000 for a group of activists and to $ 8,000 for 1–2 people. It is important to complete the application on behalf of the organization (not necessarily registered). The focus of help is women, but if an application is sent by a group, then men will also be helped.
- The German Federal Environmental Foundation has launched a special fellowship program to support university graduates from Ukraine to work on topics related to environmental protection and nature conservation.
- Friends of the Earth Denmark offers to apply for funding (up to 70,000 euros, deadline 31.03.2022) for such humanitarian assistance to migrants:
- protection needs, especially for migrants and for particularly vulnerable groups;
- food assistance, including distribution;
- emergency shelter, including the provision of essential Non-Food Items (NFIs) and support to host communities;
- WASH assistance, including access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene items, and the prevention of waterborne diseases;
- health care, as well as the integration of preventing the spread of COVID-19 as a part of the emergency response.
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