#65 #standwithukraine 365

Today marks a very sombre anniversary - 365 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 

In recognition of the lives lost and the continued threat to Ukraine and Ukrainians, we will not have an episode of the HR mentor this week. Instead, I will share some brief thoughts on the last 365 days and encourage you to take some time to reflect and find a way that you can support Ukraine today and in the days to come.

Please see the links below on ways that you can #standwithukraine 

 

Visit United 24 for ways to donate and to learn about some of the most critical initiatives in Ukraine - https://u24.gov.ua/ 

 

Make a Donation:

• Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Canada Ukraine Foundation Humanitarian Appeal: https://www.cufoundation.ca/   
• Canadian Red Cross - Ukraine Fund - https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%28EN%29+Emergencies+-+Ukraine+Humanitarian+Crisis+Appeal&gclid=CjwKCAiAg6yRBhBNEiwAeVyL0F9vDa214x2Z48QMG420YAvayN7LQYrileYEa8KTOAYY3zIX02cTRxoC0zAQAvD_Bwe 
• UN Refugee Agency for Ukrainians fleeing the war: https://give.unhcr.ca/page/100190/donate/1  
• The Canadian Association of University Teachers and Education International Solidarity with Ukraine Fund: https://www.caut.ca/latest/2022/03/urgent-appeal-solidarity-ukraine  
• Kamloops-Kelowna Ukrainian Foundation https://www.ukrainian-canadian-support.com/  
• Razom for Ukraine-- a leading civil society organization engaged in extensive humanitarian, logistics and civic efforts: https://razomforukraine.org/   
• Come Back Alive--helps Ukraine's Armed Forces via technical assistance, supplying armour and medical equipment. https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/    

Reliable Media to Follow:

• Kyiv Independent - https://kyivindependent.com/ 
• Ukrinform - https://www.ukrinform.net/ 
• The Telegraph Dispatches - https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/dispatches 

Write a Letter to Your Elected Officials:

• UCC Letter Template - https://www.ucc.ca/2022/02/25/write-to-your-mp-ukraine-needs-canadas-help-now/ 

Attend a Rally:

• Connect with a Ukrainian Canadian Congress Branch - https://www.ucc.ca/ucc-near-you/ 
• Search the hashtag #standwithukraine or #rallyforukraine on social media

Support Ukrainian People & Businesses Directly:

• Buy from Ukrainian Sellers on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=ukraine%20sellers&ref=auto-1&as_prefix=ukrain 
• Rent an Air BnB in Ukraine - https://www.airbnb.ca/s/all?query=ukraine 
• Rent a Ukrainian Property through VRBO - https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/vacation-rentals/ukraine 
• Shopify list of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs to support - https://www.shopify.com/blog/shop-ukraine 
• Saint Javelin - https://www.saintjavelin.com/ 
• Made with Bravery - https://shop.brave.ua/ 

Listen to a Podcast:

• Ukraine the Latest from the Telegraph - https://open.spotify.com/show/6cnkk1J0I1UqtxT