The European Union (EU) estimates that up to 4 million people may try to leave the country because of the Russian invasion. 3.6 million Ukrainians have already fled.
The bloc has relaxed its rules on refugees and says its member states will welcome the refugees with "open arms".
Which countries are Ukraine's refugees fleeing to?
Refugees are crossing the borders to neighboring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, and Moldova.
On Monday (Feb.28), the UN said that over 3 million Ukrainians had entered these countries.
Poland has so far taken in over 2 million refugees, according to the UN. The Polish government says a further 250,000 are arriving every day. At the Polish border, more than 20,000 meals have already been distributed to refugees.
Source: BBC
What can FFLG do?
Food for Life Global has projects in many of the countries surrounding Ukraine so we are gathering resources and organizing teams to respond to this humanitarian crisis.
We currently have teams responding in Kharkov, the UK, and we are setting up a team in Poland to help with the refugees.
UPDATE: FFL Kharkov, Ukraine recently reported that a grant from Food For Life Global was able to provide 9,000 to 10,000 meals to people in the past three weeks.
We are also working with our affiliate “Wings to Learn - Luis De La Calle Foundation” which is a member organization of the UN NGO Working Group on Human Rights Education and Learning in Geneva, Switzerland.
Founded by Dr. Luis De La Calle, “Wings to Learn - Luis De La Calle Foundation” was established in USA to build a society where every person can easily realize their basic human rights for health, well-being, and equity so that they can fulfill their potential and achieve their goals.
The foundation will be working closely with the situation happening in Ukraine, and assisting in any way possible. For more information, check out their website: https://www.luisdelacallefoundation.org
Our Goal
Our goal to help Ukraine is to set up more projects in the surrounding countries in order to assist with the large number of refugees trying to escape. We will provide them with whatever they need, whether that be a hot meal, a place to stay, resources, medical supplies, or even a smile. We are determined to aid the innocent people who have been displaced due to this political conflict.
How You Can Help
We need your help to aid those impacted by the crisis. In order to provide one meal to refugees, we are asking for a donation of $1. Any sum, whether big or small, helps. Please consider donating using the form below and share the link with friends, family, and on social media.
From everyone here at Food For Life Global and our affiliates around the world, we say thank you for your support during this humanitarian crisis.
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