Ukraine humanitarian crisis: what is the most effective way to help?

Charities prefer donations of cash as it can be accessed in minutes. Here experts give their tips on how to giveUkraine-Russia war – latest updatesThe war in Ukraine has prompted a massive outpouring of support around the world. Some people are offering up their homes to host refugees. Others are organising collections of goods to send to people in Ukraine or neighbouring countries.But charities say donating cash to them is the best way to help those caught up in the crisis. Dan Walden, Unicef’s senior emergencies specialist, says that sending money, not goods, is the most efficient and effective way to distribute emergency aid. Continue reading…

Charities prefer donations of cash as it can be accessed in minutes. Here experts give their tips on how to give

The war in Ukraine has prompted a massive outpouring of support around the world. Some people are offering up their homes to host refugees. Others are organising collections of goods to send to people in Ukraine or neighbouring countries.

But charities say donating cash to them is the best way to help those caught up in the crisis. Dan Walden, Unicef’s senior emergencies specialist, says that sending money, not goods, is the most efficient and effective way to distribute emergency aid.

Continue reading…