Canadian Red Cross helping people affected by Ukraine conflict

The Canadian Red Cross welcomes the announcement by the Government of Canada for an additional $20 million to match individual donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, for a total of $30 million in matching funds.  
 
Since the beginning, the Red Cross has been responding in Ukraine and surrounding countries with emergency assistance, and people living in Canada continue to demonstrate their generosity in supporting those affected by the conflict. Donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal have reached $59 million to date, not including the matching funds from the Government of Canada.
 
To support current and future efforts on the ground, the Canadian Red Cross has already committed $45 million to the International Red Cross response. Funds are being used to provide neutral and impartial emergency assistance such as critical medical supplies, psychosocial support, food, water, clothing, shelter, hygiene items, heating fuel, and other urgent supplies to those in need.  In addition, the Red Cross has mobilized seven Canadian humanitarian experts to support the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement operations in the region.
 
QUICK FACTS
The strength of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is its ability to mobilize personnel, equipment, and critical supplies to help people affected by emergencies all over the world. The Red Cross has been on the ground since before the escalation of conflict and will continue to be there to provide life-saving emergency assistance to people in Ukraine and surrounding countries.
 

• The Government of Canada will match up to $30 million of individual donations from people in Canada to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. 
• Donations made to the Canadian Red Cross for its Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal have reached $59 million to date, not including the matching funds from the Government of Canada.
• The Canadian Red Cross has already committed $45 million to the International Red Cross response to date.
• As a neutral and impartial organization, the Red Cross has unique access to providing humanitarian assistance to people affected both in Ukraine and surrounding countries.
• Seven Canadian Red Cross humanitarian experts have been mobilized to support the response in the region.
• Emergency relief items, such as blankets, tarps and cooking supplies have been sent to the region to support those affected.

 
People living in Canada wishing to help are encouraged to donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

• Financial donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal can be made online at redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by texting UKRAINE to 20222 to donate $10.
• Only donations made to Canadian charities are eligible for a Canadian tax receipt.

 
QUOTE
“Time and time again, Canadians have demonstrated their generosity to support people around the world during a crisis.  Donations made to the Red Cross are supporting life-saving work on the ground in Ukraine, as well as surrounding countries, and addressing emergency needs of the individuals and families affected by this conflict. As the situation evolves, we will continue to work with our partners and adapt to help meet urgent needs.”
Conrad Sauvé, president and CEO, Canadian Red Cross
 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Red Cross donor inquiries: WeCare@redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111
 
About the Canadian Red Cross
Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 192 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.
 
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