Dear All,
Some folks wrote to me about donations to aid the injured in Ukraine. They sent me links to various websites raising money, some I do not know, and do not know who is running them, that the money will not go to high or questionable administrative costs or even armaments.
I usually recommend donation to a long standing, highly rated public charity such as the following, known for getting most of the money where it needs to go, without fear of fraud or misuse for high administrative costs. The following is one example, active not only in Ukraine but many places around the world where people are in medical crisis. They have an international site, and also websites in many western countries, which accept donations. While they (and most other charities) have had to halt their activities in regions where actual fighting is happening, the charity is mobilizing now to deal with refugees and injured in areas to which they are relocating:
MSF assesses response as Ukraine conflict escalates
If you prefer another charity, do make sure that it is highly rated and reputable:
Gassho, J
STLah
Some folks wrote to me about donations to aid the injured in Ukraine. They sent me links to various websites raising money, some I do not know, and do not know who is running them, that the money will not go to high or questionable administrative costs or even armaments.
I usually recommend donation to a long standing, highly rated public charity such as the following, known for getting most of the money where it needs to go, without fear of fraud or misuse for high administrative costs. The following is one example, active not only in Ukraine but many places around the world where people are in medical crisis. They have an international site, and also websites in many western countries, which accept donations. While they (and most other charities) have had to halt their activities in regions where actual fighting is happening, the charity is mobilizing now to deal with refugees and injured in areas to which they are relocating:
MSF assesses response as Ukraine conflict escalates
If you prefer another charity, do make sure that it is highly rated and reputable:
FOR THAT REASON, WE STRONGLY URGE ANYONE THINKING OF DONATING TO A CHARITY WHICH THEY DO NOT KNOW, TO FIRST RESEARCH THE CHARITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF SOURCES, INCLUDING CHARITY RATING SERVICES SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING WHICH REPORT ON CHARITY FINANCES.
CHARITY WATCH: THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY
CHARITY NAVIGATOR
In giving and helping, a Bodhisattva's Work is truly done.
CHARITY WATCH: THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY
CHARITY NAVIGATOR
In giving and helping, a Bodhisattva's Work is truly done.
STLah
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