The British Red Cross plays a vital role in emergency response,
Leaving everything behind, people are fleeing conflict in Ukraine. They need shelter, clothing ,food and water.
At least 2 million people have fled their homes to escape the conflict in Ukraine.
Heavy fighting, shelling and air strikes across the country have had devastating consequences for ordinary people. Homes have been destroyed. Families have been separated. Lives have been lost.
At Ukraine’s borders with Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova, huge numbers of people are arriving with only what they can carry.
DEC charities and their local partners are in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries providing food, water, shelter and medical assistance.
Please let’s all get behind the Red Cross and help them help the Ukraine