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Donate to Ukraine

17.6 million people urgently need humanitarian aid. Your support can provide shelter, food, clean water, and protection to families fleeing conflict.

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Crisis in Ukraine

30,457 civilian casualties

including over 11,700 deaths. July 2024 was the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since the invasion.

6.5 million people

have been displaced overseas

3.7 million people

have been displaced within Ukraine

17.6 million people

now need humanitarian assistance

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Our partners are on the ground providing vulnerable communities with:

Emergency shelter

Access to clean water and hygiene support

Support for bills and basic necessities

Health and psychosocial support

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What is the current situation in Ukraine?

Mother And Son From Ukraine

Key issues

  • Over two years have passed since the invasion of Ukraine. 
  • There has been extensive destruction of infrastructure and essential services, leaving millions vulnerable.
  • Millions have been internally displaced within Ukraine, and millions displaced into neighbouring countries.
  • Currently, the most urgent needs are helping displaced people access safe shelter, emergency food, water, hygiene kits, medication and psychosocial support.   

Our response

In partnership with Caritas network partners including CAFOD, we have supported:

Humanitarian assistance to over 4.2 million people

Over 100,000 people with hygiene support and services.

Over 300,000 people with access to safe drinking water

Over 500,000 people with access to emergency shelter

Two years of war in Ukraine

Over a period of two years, we've provided over 5 million services in the Caritas way. Please watch our video update from Caritas Ukraine.

Woman In Ukraine With Her Baby

Illyena's story

23-year-old Ilyena, her husband Andrei and their 9-month-old son Bagdan, decided to flee Kharkiv. After sheltering in a crowded metro station, they walked for hours through dark metro tunnels until they reached their car. It took them six days to drive to the Polish border. After they crossed, volunteers from Caritas Poland helped Illyena access a sheltered room for mothers and children, where she can access the necessities she needs to care for Bagdan. Andrej had to stay behind as most Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 cannot leave the country.  

"The widespread impact of this war on civilians is also creating a legacy of mental and physical trauma that is particularly impactful on the development and wellbeing of children.

Our partners on the ground are also telling us that the war has compounded pre-existing inequalities and challenges faced by women and marginalised groups, as well as increasing the risk of gender-based violence.”

Sally Thomas

Humanitarian Emergencies Lead, Caritas Australia

Olga's Story

As part of our Ukraine response, we are supporting CRS Moldova to provide transitional accommodation to Ukrainians displaced by the conflict. The program also provides financial support to families like Olga's, who are housing Ukranian refugees in their homes. 

"I was watching TV, and I started to cry, seeing what destruction there is in Ukraine...when [the refugees] got to my house, those kids, they started crying and got on their knees. And they say, "Mum, it is so good here."'

- Olga

Olga Is Hosting Ukrainain Refugees In Her Home
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Frequently Asked Questions

We are working with our partners to deliver food and clean water, access to shelter, psychosocial support, and medical support. 

As part of the Caritas Network, we partner with agencies on the ground in the region, including DePaul International and CAFOD. 

We do not have volunteer opportunities for specific appeals. You can find out more about volunteering for Caritas Australia here

No, we only accept monetary donations. Money is better in times of crisis, as goods can cause logistical issues that can delay the arrival of much needed aid. Money also contributes to the local economy. You can read more about our approach here.

Our work always prioritises those who are most vulnerable in these situations, which is always children, women, people living with disabilities and other marginalised groups.  

No, funds raised for this campaign go to our Ukraine response appeal, with the funds used to support the programs our partner agencies on the ground deem as priorities. These priorities can change based on the situation on the ground. 

So long as there is a need to support vulnerable communities in Ukraine and surrounding countries, the Caritas Network will be involved. With no clear end to the conflict in sight, we are treating Ukraine as an ongoing situation we will continue to support.  

Not at the current time. 

Where the funds go

78%

of funds are spent on implementing Local and International Programs, including important education and advocacy in Australia to amplify the voice of our partners.

15%

of funds are spent on Fundraising, so that we can maintain and expand the scope of our humanitarian and development partnerships and work across the globe.

7%

of funds are spent on infrastructure, systems and people that make the work we do possible.

Our financial statements follow the financial definitions set by ACFID, and the ratios are calculated accordingly. You can read more in our Annual Reports here.

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The funds you donate to this appeal go to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Fund and will be used to provide humanitarian assistance to communities affected by this crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering aid to this emergency, or if excess funds remain after the crisis, donations will be directed to other emergencies where Caritas has humanitarian operations.

As a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). Caritas Australia is committed and fully adhere to the ACFID Code of Conduct, conducting our work with transparency, accountability and integrity. Find out more about ACFID Code of Conduct for Emergency Appeals.

You can also read our privacy policy here.

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