Nadya’s 16th birthday fleeing war

2X emergency match available now!   {NAME}, more than 3 million Ukrainians have fled war, including Nadya who turned 16 last week. Her family fled their home in Mykolaiv, Ukraine and crossed the border into Romania on her birthday.   Your gift is matched 2X starting now by   [Chicago Booth Logo](   A $50,000 match multiplies the impact of your gift – thanks to the Alumni of UChicago Booth School of Business.[Your gift to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund is matched 2X to specifically rush aid to people affected by war in Ukraine.](   [RUSH AID - 2X MATCH](   [View online »](   [Ukraine](   We are committed to sharing updates with you about the needs of people fleeing war in Ukraine. Please continue to stay engaged. Your awareness and support matters.   [CARE UKRAINE CRISIS UPDATE](   “It is my birthday, this is a memorable birthday for sure.” – Nadya, 16-years-old on March 17  [Nadya, 16, standing with her luggage](   “The situation was really, really bad in Mykolaiv, from March 7 onwards. They were attacking with rockets, heavy caliber machine guns. One of my friend’s houses was even hit by a grenade and destroyed, luckily he had already left to Poland. “Mykolaiv was attacked every day for two weeks with only one hour break. It was so scary there. The day we left was the first quiet day since the war started. “I am traveling with my grandmother, mother and my little brother. [Baby in pram and pram fill of diapers](   “We had a really long drive here to Romania with lots of traffic jams all the way. Now we still have 8 hours to get to Bulgaria. The most important thing is to be safe. “I am studying at the Academy of Children’s Creativity in Ukraine, we are on holiday until March 25 but after that I don’t know what will happen.”   [RUSH AID - 2X MATCH](   CARE’s partner provided Nadya’s family with diapers for her baby brother Vova, and helped move their belongings to a friend’s car – who will drive them to Bulgaria while they plan their next steps. CARE’s partner in Romania is also training 200 psychologists to help refugees overcome the trauma of war and displacement. Food, hygiene items, mattresses, and blankets are also being provided.     Ukraine Crisis Update from: Valentine Mirza, CARE team leader reporting from the Romanian border We are currently on the border in Isaccea (eastern Romania). The temperatures are freezing, and many children have no warm clothes or blankets. People also need warm and nutritious food for babies. Women, children and the elderly are lining up for miles. Many are exhausted after a long journey in crowded trains, in endless traffic jams or on foot with limited possessions. The need is growing by the hour.   [Ukraine Crisis Fund][Ukraine Crisis Fund](   A donation to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund is restricted to specifically help people impacted by this crisis with immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance – prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](   Text CARE to 227387 to receive SMS updates about your impact around the world. Give to [CARE.org]( 151 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-2420 CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of all people. [Get fewer emails from CARE or unsubscribe]( © 2022 CARE All Rights Reserved