At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship caused by the war in Ukraine. We’re using our deep networks and decades of experience to take swift action in the region.
Find out more about what Rotary is doing and how you can support relief efforts.
How we are taking action.....
Donate to the Disaster Response Fund
The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members and other donors around the world to contribute funds to support relief efforts underway by Rotary districts. The Foundation has designated the Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for this. Thanks to the generosity of Rotary members and others, the fund, to date, has received more than $10.4 million in contributions. These funds are being distributed to Rotary districts that apply for Disaster Response grants and will be used to provide relief to refugees or other victims of the crisis, including items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing. So far, 64 disaster response grants, totaling $1,799,873, have been awarded to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Use District Designated Funds
Districts can contribute using their District Designated Funds (DDF). Now through 30 April 2022, Rotary districts can transfer unallocated DDF to support the Disaster Response Fund, directly supporting these Ukraine-specific humanitarian grants.
Apply for a disaster response grant
Find out how Rotary districts can apply for a grant from the Disaster Response Fund.
These expedited grants can be used to provide relief such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing to refugees or other people affected by the crisis.
Contact information and how to support local club and district-led efforts
Many clubs and districts have organized local humanitarian response initiatives in Ukraine and the surrounding region. Find out how to engage with Rotary clubs and districts, find contacts for hosting refugees, and more local efforts. You can directly support these local projects.
Download a list of relief efforts and relevant Rotary contact information (PDF)
District 2232 (Ukraine) formed a committee to help victims of the war in Ukraine. They identified urgent medical supplies to help injured civilians. Download the list of needed medical supplies (PDF).
Learn how Rotary is responding
Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Europe and around the world are working with members nearby to provide information, transportation, medical equipment, and shelter for refugees.