Crisis in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues, SFPE and SFPE Europe stand united with the people of Ukraine. The strength and resiliency of the Ukrainian people are an inspiration to others across the globe, and our hearts go out to all those affected. Fire protection engineers and the greater fire protection community seeking to support those affected by the conflict are encouraged to consider supporting the following:
Polish Humanitarian Action
Poland has taken in unprecedented numbers of Ukrainian refugees, along with Slovenia, Romania, Macedonia, and beyond.
UNICEF
UNICEF is supporting health, nutrition, safe drinking water, sanitation, and protection for children and families caught in the conflict in Ukraine.
Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders
MSF is conducting a range of activities in Ukraine to help people travel to health care facilities and access prescribed medications.
International Committee of the Red Cross
The Switzerland-based international organization seeks to help people affected by the conflict and support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.
Save the Children
The London-based organization helps deliver essential humanitarian aid to vulnerable children in Ukraine and around the world.
UN Refugee AgencyThe international organization is providing emergency assistance to families in Ukraine, including cash assistance and opportunities for resettlement.
Voices of Children
The charitable foundation of this organization is helping to provide psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by the Ukrainian conflict.
Additional Resources for Refugees
To assist refugees leaving Ukraine, SFPE has compiled resources that may provide guidance and assistance, including:
Switzerland State Secretary for Migration
Switzerland helps people in need of protection who have fled from Ukraine
Zurich: Aid to Ukraine
Information on entry and residence in the Canton of Zurich
Warsaw for Refugees from Ukraine
Assistance with housing, schooling, and medical help to Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw, Poland
Poland Ministry of the Interior and Administration
Assistance with financial aid, job permits, medical help, PESEL, and more
EuroPoezdka Train
Free train rides for Ukrainian citizens are provided by the Polish railway system
Refugee Help Netherlands
Resources for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands include visa-free entrance and stay for 90 days, plus aid with housing, temporary jobs/income, legal services, etc.
Ukraine Take Shelter
Website matching refugees with available housing through Europe, plus options to sign up to provide temporary housing
Additional resources to be included here can be shared with Eva Przygodzki at eva@sfpe.org.