Helping Ukraine and Refugees

Sending money can help people faster and more effectively.

The conflict in Ukraine is spurring a humanitarian crisis. Since Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, more than 500,000 people have fled Ukraine, while others remain in hazardous and uncertain conditions as violence impacts the country’s infrastructure (including access to shelter, food and water, and medical care).While it is sometimes tempting to send clothes or other tangible items, these often get stuck in transportation systems, take up space, and require additional volunteers and coordination.

To help refugee and humanitarian efforts related to the war, you can donate to the following organizations:

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is supporting Action by Churches Together (ACT Alliance), The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, the Diocese of Europe, the Anglican Alliance and United Society Partners in the Gospel as the churches prepare to mobilize on potential immediate and long-term responses to assist Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania, Hungary and other parts of Europe. 

CARE is providing water, food, hygiene kits, and cash assistance in Ukraine, prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.

Doctors Without Borders provides health care to conflict-affected communities and neighboring countries as the organization mobilizes an emergency preparedness response.

International Rescue Committee is working with humanitarian partners in Poland and Ukraine to provide critical aid to Ukrainian refugees.

Project Hope is assisting Ukrainians with essential medicines, medical supplies, and health screenings and care for people fleeing the conflict.

World Central Kitchen provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. It is supporting restaurants in Ukraine and providing hot meals at Polish border crossings to refugees, with teams soon to arrive in Romania, Moldova, Slovakia, and Hungary.

A Prayer for Ukraine

God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen

Archbishop Justin Welby
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell