
Our Ukraine
We are deeply saddened by the current situation that is taking place in Ukraine. With I’m Adopted, we have adoptees in our team who are connected with Ukraine who also have family there. Our hearts go out to those who are in Ukraine who are deeply affected. We know that this is also affecting innocent people in Russia too. Families who have adopted from Russia also have huge connections with Ukraine.
With ourukraine.org, we have launched a landing page to help guide you with where you can donate with direct help. We are a registered charity in New Zealand, but these links below will be referring you to other places.
Worldwide Donation Links for Ukraine
Doctors without Borders (Link)
Save the Children (Link)
Red Cross New Zealand (Link)
Hope For Ukraine (Facebook Page)
Ukrainian-American Adoptee & I’m Adopted Contributor, Katarina Reach has her mother currently in Ukraine. If you would like to help Katarina with support, please contact us through our Contact Page so that we can guide you to the right direction.
Founder and Russian-New Zealand Adoptee, Alex Gilbert not only has his family in Russia but also in Ukraine. He has a separate page through his website here for more information.
Adoptees from Russia and Ukraine
We know there are many adoptees in our community who are from Russia and Ukraine. Both have links to both sides. We want to recognise that this is affecting both sides.
Ways that you can communicate inside of Ukraine and Russia.
Viber (Does translations inside of your conversations)
Telegram
Donating to Family in Ukraine
wise.com (Low transfer fees and quick) Please visit their page about Ukraine refugees first. wise.com/gb/blog/wise-for-displaced-ukrainians
You can visit our Facebook Group to reach out to those who in our community who are from Ukraine or have links to Ukraine (Russian and Eastern European Adoptees).
Visit the private group here!