Dear MoveOn member,
Already, hundreds of civilians have died after Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to launch hundreds of airstrikes and an on-the-ground military invasion of Ukraine.1
John, we are watching a humanitarian crisis unfold before our eyes. Experts believe that Putin's attack could be unrestrained and that as many as 50,000 civilians will be killed or wounded.2
Thousands of Ukrainians have already fled their country for safety, and the invasion is likely to trigger a refugee crisis.3
Which is why MoveOn is partnering with United Help Ukraine, an organization that distributes donations, food, and medical supplies to those injured in the war, their families, and those in need of temporary aid as they flee for safety.
United Help Ukraine is run entirely by volunteers who are selflessly dedicating their time and labor to those experiencing the worst effects of Putin's invasion.
Right now, the people of Ukraine and United Help Ukraine need our help.
And one of their top priorities is raising money to buy lifesaving medical supplies to treat those injured as a result of the war.
Their work will be crucial in the coming days and weeks.
MoveOn members have always come together during times of crisis to support people in need of emergency aid.
Last summer, when Afghanistan's medical facilities were being pushed to the limit as the numbers of people killed and wounded increased dramatically, MoveOn members contributed over $500,000 to Doctors Without Border to save lives and treat patients.
And after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and left tens of thousands of people displaced, MoveOn members opened the doors to their very own homes to provide shelter for families displaced by the hurricane.
MoveOn members often respond with powerful collective action in facing crises from Nepal to Haiti to Syria to our own border with Mexico.
More than 100,000 MoveOn members have already signed on to a statement of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We are pushing our political leaders to work with international allies to end this crisis and to ensure the international community welcomes refugees. We're also preparing to hold accountable the Republicans who are praising Putin's authoritarian regime.
But today, our No. 1 priority is raising funds directly for the people who are being directly impacted in Ukraine.
Thanks for all you do.
–Justin, Mana, Dan, Rahna, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Ukraine death toll: What we know so far," Al Jazeera, February 24, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/161015?t=5&akid=317842%2E40999114%2E2wp-wO
2. "Widening Ukraine conflict risks deadly toll on civilians," The Washington Post, February 23, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/161016?t=7&akid=317842%2E40999114%2E2wp-wO
3. "'I don't know what to do': fleeing Ukrainians start arriving in central Europe," Reuters, February 24, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/161017?t=9&akid=317842%2E40999114%2E2wp-wO
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