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Please consider donating to charities to save lives in
| Country | Link | Donation efficiency | Currency/method | Aid type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://en.ing.pl/company-profile/help-ukraine | 200% | EUR, PLN | Humanitarian | Polish branch of the ING Group doubles donations until the end of March; all funds go to Polish Humanitarian Action and UNICEF Poland | |
| https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal | 120% | GBP | Humanitarian | UK taxpayers can donate 120% for the cost of 100% (extra 20% covered from tax) | |
| https://zrzutka.pl/en/dlaukrainy | 100% | PLN, G Pay, |
Medical, first aid | Medical and first-aid equipment for Ukraine, updates on Facebook | |
| https://razomforukraine.org/ | 100% | USD, |
Medical | Tactical medical supplies and equipment for Ukrainian hospitals, 501(c)(3) IRS-deductible | |
| https://pmm.org.pl/en/news-ukraine | 100% | USD, EUR, PLN | Medical | Field hospital in |
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| https://zrzutka.pl/en/dla-rannych-na-ukrainie | 100% | PLN, G Pay, |
Medical | Medical equipment and medications for injured in Ukraine | |
| https://www.siepomaga.pl/en/ukraina | 100% | USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, PLN, G Pay, |
Humanitarian | Humanitarian help and first aid kits for Ukraine | |
| https://www.siepomaga.pl/en/szpital-we-lwowie | 100% | PLN, G Pay, |
Medical | Medical equpiment and supplies for Cardiological Clinic in Lviv, Ukraine |
Pragmatically this situation also affects my ability to contribute to open source; in my
Why so many Polish organisations on the list?
- Poland recieved the most refugees of all neighbouring countries (1.5 million as of 13 March, about a half of the total 3 million),
- while you can do your own research in the Anglosphere; I am offering a list of tripple-checked suggestions for fundraisers which offer better bang for your buck or may be less prominently advertised or not easily discoverable from English sources,
- most supplies are routed through or bought in Poland either way; buying locally is simply cheaper (lower transport cost, lower price to begin with),
- delivering material aid from certain countries, like the UK, is hindered by logistical and legal problems.