John,

Ukraine's people are in panic, hiding in basements and subway stations while the ground above them shakes from bombardment.

A few vetted charities on the ground are positioned for immediate help -- from medical support to evacuation to providing food and water. But we know how slow governments are to intervene.

We are different. Thousands of donations from our community right now could go directly to these groups, with no red tape. They could have the money in hours, not days or weeks. Give to Ukrainians who need an urgent lifeline — everything raised will be sent to groups on the ground:

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While governments focus on sanctioning Russia's oligarchs and other diplomatic interventions, it won't stop the troops already pouring over the borders or the missiles bombarding cities and airports.

Someone needs to help the Ukrainian people, now.

Nowhere is safe. Towns across the country are being attacked. Brave organisations on the ground are already funnelling refugees to safety at the border, giving urgent medical care to civilians, helping to ensure shelters are open, accessible, and repaired, and bringing food and shelter to those who need it most. Others are rushing to help medics who will work tirelessly to stem the loss of life.

Nobody can get these groups a quick influx of donations as fast as we can. Let's show our solidarity with Ukrainians and get them the assistance they urgently need — everything we raise will be passed on to the front lines:

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