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"Sometimes the act of resistance doesn’t have to be loud or bold, it just has to be."

The current situation developing in Ukraine can feel overwhelming at times, people are understandably worried and unsure as to how they can help at a personal level, so we've collected the most effective options according to Ukrainian outlets and broken it down for you, listed in order of priority/effectiveness.

  1. DONATE.

    2. Ukraine urgently needs medical and military supplies, your donation is crucial in supporting their continued defence. We note three charities below, more can be found on our charities page with details of each.

    UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL
    RETURN ALIVE UKRAINE
    GLOBAL GIVING: UKRAINE CRISIS FUND

  2. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL, STATE AND/OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE.

    3. By letting your government know they cannot ignore the atrocities being committed in Ukraine, you can pressure them into acting at a level no one person can individually.

    Governments are able to provide unprecedented levels of aid through sanctioning, financial support, military/medical supplies, etc.

    You can find your government member below or on your government's website:

    AUS: Parliament of Australia
    UK: UK Parliament
    NZ: New Zealand Government
    US: USA Government

  3. JOIN PRO-UKRAINE RALLIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS IN YOUR REGION.

    4. Your presence in a large body of people under one cause sends a clear message to your government, that they must act on as your representatives. These rallies are often organised as Facebook events, we suggest searching Facebook for events under the 'Ukraine' keyword near you.

  4. SHARE THIS SITE AND UKRAINIAN NEWS COMING OUT OF THE REGION FROM OUTLETS SUCH AS THE KYIV INDEPENDENT.

    5. By spreading the word you can amplify your effect, every extra person that understands the conflict potentially becomes one more person next to you at a rally, one more medical kit in the hands of a Ukrainian soldier, one more refugee given safe passage.

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  5. CONTACT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FIVE CO-FINANCIERS OF THE RUSSIAN NORD STREAM 2 PIPELINE PROPOSAL, REQUEST THEY RECONSIDER THEIR CO-OPERATION WITH RUSSIA.

    6. The five companies listed below are the five co-financiers of the expansion project to an existing system of offshore gas pipelines in Europe. These pipelines have been opposed by both Ukraine and the United States due to growing concerns over dependence on Russian energy.

    Update: As of 1 March 2022, SHELL and BP have already begun the process of removing themselves from the Nord Stream 2 proposal.

    Each company's contact page can be found below:

    BASF
    ENGIE
    OMV
    SHELL
    UNIPER

  6. SPECIAL CASE:
    IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, HAVE CONNECTIONS TO ANY INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS, PLEASE REFER THEM TO UKRAINIANS CURRENTLY ON THE GROUND.

    7. Victor Tregubov, a former journalist/activist and now officer in the Ukrainian Armed Forces has offered his contact information for any journalist wishing to speak.

    Tel: +380509772445

    Email: shelifon@gmail.com

    Head of the Ukrainian Center of Strategic Communications and Information Security, Liubov Tsybulska, has also made his information available for contact from journalists.

    Tel: +380673770354

  7. SPECIAL CASE:
    IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, ARE IN NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES OR HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO, PLEASE HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES FLEEING THE CONFLICT.

    8. Ukrainian refugees are currently fleeing the country in groups, these people are often those most vulnerable or unable to fight back, they desperately need shelter, food and aid, if you are able to assist please do.

  8. SPECIAL CASE:
    IF YOU WISH, AND LIVE IN UKRAINE, YOU CAN JOIN THE NEW TERRITORIAL DEFENSE FORCE AS A PART-TIME SOLDIER.

    9. For details please seek out your nearest shelter or defense force officer.

  9. SPECIAL CASE:
    IF YOU WISH, AND DON'T LIVE IN UKRAINE, THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT ALLOWS FOREIGNERS TO ENLIST IN A SPECIAL SUBDIVISION OF THE TERRITORY DEFENCE FORCE.

    10. For details on how to enlist it is recommended you contact the Defense Attache of the Embassy of Ukraine in your country, contact information for doing so is found on your embassy website.