SHARE recently received the following statement from our parent organization, AFSCME, about measures being taken to oppose the invasion of Ukraine. If you are looking for a reputable organization to send money to in order to help Ukrainians, you can find a useful list of links in their message.
From: President Saunders & Sec-Treas McBride <PSec-TreasMcBride@afscme.org>
Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 2:45 PM
To: AFSCME Affiliate Leaders <leaders@affiliateleaders.com>
Subject: Standing with the people of Ukraine
AFSCME Family:
We have all watched with shock and outrage the latest developments in Ukraine. This sovereign democracy is under military attack by Vladimir Putin’s Russia, with entire cities leveled and civilian populations targeted.
Ukrainians are demonstrating extraordinary courage and resolve in standing up to a violent autocrat. Their defense of their country is nothing short of inspiring.
AFSCME’s belief in human rights – wherever in the world they may be threatened – demands that we do what we can. Last week, our International Executive Board passed a resolution expressing our solidarity with the people of Ukraine, including a strong condemnation of Putin’s aggression and our support for economic sanctions designed to cripple the Russian economy.
We hope that you will also consider a contribution to international relief organizations that are moving humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine, who are engaged in a heroic fight to save their families, their communities and their nation. Please click on any of the links below to donate. Thank you.
https://petitions.ituc-csi.org/support-ukraine?lang=en
https://peopleinneed.net/donate/once
https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation
https://caritas.org/where-caritas-work/europe/ukraine/
In solidarity,
Lee Saunders
President
Elissa McBride
Secretary-Treasurer