You might be interested to know that spontanteously, a number of organistations have sprouted up that are collecting supplies and transporting them directly to Ukranians, bith refugees and those in need in Ukraine. People are driving cars, minibuses and lorries around the clock to delivery the supplies to needy Ukrainians within 24 hours of being donated.
You might be more interested to know the response from the major charities and NGO's. They have been denouncing such acts are being 'unprofessional'. They have been on TV and newspapers demanding that people stop supporting such organisations but to instead do the 'responsible' thing and give cash to the major charities and NGOs who will know how to properly spend it to best help the correct people.
Very true. However, I don't mind risking being scammed out of a bag of toiletries and warm socks. In contrast with sending cash to a large organisation with big headquarters, media officers and chief executives, for some reason I have a little more hesitancy there.
I know two people who have long been involved in helping orphans here. One is staying in Kyiv, the other was en route to Moldova with his brood last I heard. I'll send you contacts. One English, the other American, I'm sure they have bank accounts that could receive funds.
Can't seem to figure out your email. Write and I'll put you in touch with them. Graham.
And incidentially, it's fascinating seeing how fast people can act to get help to Ukrainian refugees as opposed to governments and large charitable organisations that are still struggling to provide any practical assistance. There is a lesson there somewhere. Probably something on the lines of paying more taxes to help improve the efficency of government........
You might be interested to know that spontanteously, a number of organistations have sprouted up that are collecting supplies and transporting them directly to Ukranians, bith refugees and those in need in Ukraine. People are driving cars, minibuses and lorries around the clock to delivery the supplies to needy Ukrainians within 24 hours of being donated.
You might be more interested to know the response from the major charities and NGO's. They have been denouncing such acts are being 'unprofessional'. They have been on TV and newspapers demanding that people stop supporting such organisations but to instead do the 'responsible' thing and give cash to the major charities and NGOs who will know how to properly spend it to best help the correct people.
There are scammers either way. I would tend to give to people I knew and whose integrity I trusted.
Very true. However, I don't mind risking being scammed out of a bag of toiletries and warm socks. In contrast with sending cash to a large organisation with big headquarters, media officers and chief executives, for some reason I have a little more hesitancy there.
I know two people who have long been involved in helping orphans here. One is staying in Kyiv, the other was en route to Moldova with his brood last I heard. I'll send you contacts. One English, the other American, I'm sure they have bank accounts that could receive funds.
Can't seem to figure out your email. Write and I'll put you in touch with them. Graham.
I'll try and get you my email. Just figuring this site out.
And incidentially, it's fascinating seeing how fast people can act to get help to Ukrainian refugees as opposed to governments and large charitable organisations that are still struggling to provide any practical assistance. There is a lesson there somewhere. Probably something on the lines of paying more taxes to help improve the efficency of government........