In Support of Ukraine
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In recent days, the world has been shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Our hearts go out — not only to the people of Ukraine and their families — but those all over the world who are feeling the effects of this difficult time. We hope the current situation will resolve quickly, as peacefully as possible.
People all over the world are looking for ways to help, and DeviantArt wants to show our support for our Ukrainian artists and creatives, as well as everyone in surrounding nations who are opposed to the invasion. As the world watches the situation escalate in real-time, consider signal boosting or contributing to the following resources to help those in need.
Organizations
Hospitallers
Hospitallers provides medical help at the very front of the front lines, currently working 24/7 to provide assistance, doctors, and supplies all around Ukraine.
The Razom Emergency Response may include, but is not limited to, the following activities: fundraising for emergency needs, partnering with organizations in Ukraine and abroad, and purchasing and delivering essential equipment and goods, just to name a few.
Project Hope is an international organization that coordinates with health-care workers to provide on-the-ground medical support to countries in crisis.
A Ukraine-based aid organization that provides psychological support to children who have witnessed war, Voices of Children uses art therapy and storytelling to support children’s well-being, and provides financial support to families who have suffered as a result of war.
An American nonprofit, Nova Ukraine works closely with Ukraine-based organizations and is currently assembling supply packages that include diapers for children and adults, baby food, hospital supplies, and dry foods for a children’s orphanage in Donetsk.
This organization uses charitable donations to put together first aid backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines. In 2014, Sunflower of Peace also raised money to build the first aid backpacks for medical professionals providing aid to those fleeing the annexation of Crimea.
In addition to donating to the above organizations, if you live in a country bordering or close to Ukraine you can also reach out to the following organizations or support networks to volunteer or personally help Ukrainian refugees:
Bulgaria: Помощ за украинските бежанци
Czech Republic: Naši Ukrajinci
Hungary: Segítségnyújtás (Ukrajna)
Poland: Ukraiński Dom w Warszawie, Centrum Wielokulturowe w Krakowie
Romania: Uniți pentru Ucraina
Slovakia: Kto pomôže Ukrajine?
Support Ukrainian Artists
You can support Ukrainian deviants in many ways. Sharing or commenting on a piece of art, subscribing to their premium galleries or subscriptions. Supporting an artist at this time helps provide easy access to earnings that otherwise might not be available to them during the invasion.
Ukrainian Artists with Subscriptions
Comment, favourite, and explore beautiful artwork created by our Ukrainian artists.
Share Your Support Through Art
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls" - Pablo Picasso
Emotions can be powerful things and often come to life through expression in art. Let’s celebrate and support one another through our creative outlets by sharing any of the following in the comments below:
Post a quote of inspiration
Share your favorite inspiring artwork
Create a piece of art and upload it with the #SupportUkraine tag to show your support for your fellow deviants
Please note: The goal of this journal is to promote peace, unity, and support during this extremely troubling time. All members of DeviantArt are invited to engage in good faith discussion. However, please be aware that we may remove comments that run counter to such an atmosphere -- this includes comments that contain misinformation, are aggressive, or are generally not in the spirit of common courtesy and respect.
I stand with Ukraine!!!! ❤️ Death to ruSSian invaders