🔵 Live from Ukraine: Time is running out to triple your impact for women and children

For the next 48 hours, you can have 3x the impact for children and families in crisis. {NAME} – There's not much time left until we reach our deadline to raise $50,000 for children and families in crisis. I hope you'll review this update on our critical work in Ukraine from my colleague Joanna who’s provided us with updates from the country and [make a 3x matched gift to power our humanitarian response.]( The IRC is working to provide humanitarian aid to children and families in Ukraine and other crisis zones where conflict, hunger and climate emergencies are forcing people to flee their homes. But this work is only possible because of the support of generous people like you. — Hank [From: Joanna @ IRC Ukraine Communications To: {EMAIL} Date: August 23, 2023 Subject: [Ukraine Breaking News] "When you live under constant shelling, you don't feel anything anymore."]( [International Rescue Committee logo.]( BREAKING: INTENSE SHELLING DISPLACES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN UKRAINE [TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS >>]( {NAME}, as the war here in Ukraine has no end in sight, its consequences continue to leave many families in horrifying distress. Evacuations are underway in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kupyansk as constant shelling is forcing children and families from their homes. Dozens have arrived at the humanitarian hub in Kharkiv, where my IRC colleagues have been providing evacuees with medical assistance, legal advice, and safe spaces for children. [Please help the IRC provide aid to children and families who have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine and other crisis zones. For the next 48 hours, you can have 3x the impact to reach people whose lives have been thrown into chaos by conflict and tragedy.]( Many families could only take what fit in their suitcases. Some did not take even the most necessary things as they rushed to leave in fear their homes or cars might come under a barrage of missile strikes. "You know, when you live under constant shelling, you don't feel anything anymore. Anything. Constant sirens, explosions, nights spent in basements... We had to leave." — Inna, 36, who fled Kupyansk with her husband and three children [TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT »]( After surviving intense hostilities last year, Kupyansk's families have seen their hopes of recovery brutally shattered by the constant shelling. My colleagues in Ukraine are assisting women with young children, as well as disabled people who have been unable to flee earlier. Women and men are arriving in Kharkiv visibly distressed, they can no longer live under the bombs. Evacuees tell us they have no idea what tomorrow will bring. While we're already preparing for another harsh winter on the horizon, many are afraid these continued attacks will make it extremely difficult to get through. [Please, make a 3x MATCHED donation today to help us reach our goal to raise $50,000 for children and families in crisis. By making a gift today, you will help save lives, alleviate suffering, and provide hope to children and families who are struggling to survive.]( Thank you for your compassion for children and families in crisis, {NAME}. — Joanna Joanna Nahroska Senior Officer, Ukraine Communications International Rescue Committee P.S. Last week, our teams in Kharkiv were able to provide medical assistance, legal advice, and safe spaces for children for evacuees from the most recent shelling. I wanted to share some photos from our response: [Inna and her family receiving support]( Inna (pictured far right) with her husband and three kids receiving support from the IRC. [Roma and his cat Leon on the couch]( Roma, aged 10 with his cat Leon. Roma and Leon are inseparable, and Roma was fortunately able to bring Leon with him during the evacuation. Both are receiving support from the IRC. [Kharkiv IRC Team making a safe space for children]( Our IRC team in Kharkiv ensures children have safe spaces as their families plan their next steps following the recent evacuation. The International Rescue Committee | [Rescue.org]( 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address updates@rescue.org to your Address Book. [Click here]( for U.S. federal and state compliance notices [Manage my preferences]( or [unsubscribe](