Dumbledore’s Army (located in Kyiv, Ukraine): Support the Armed Forces and civilians of Ukraine

Since the first day of the war, Dumbledore’s Army (DA) has cooked and distributed over 200,000 meals to our defenders and critical infrastructure workers, as well as provided humanitarian aid to civilians in the most critical areas - Bucha and Irpin districts (check the ‘Updates’ section to find out more). While the “Russian world” and its direct threat to Ukraine persist, DA continues to provide necessary resources to those in need, including 4,500 meals daily to our military. Our activities are supported exclusively by donations and we are running low on funds.

While we persist in sustaining our current operations, DA is forced to look for a new location and equip it for operations and shelter for volunteers due to unforeseen circumstances during this time of war. Despite the challenges we face, we are further advancing our mission by scaling our operations outside the capital. In present situation, every dollar makes a difference to keep us running and provide basic needs and humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Please give whatever you are able to reinforce our current operations and expand them to others in desperate need.

Click here to view our detailed agenda on our blog, and you can stay updated on our efforts by clicking here to visit and follow our Instagram page.

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How funds get to Kyiv: Funds donated through this platform will be moved into a specially dedicated account managed by Erica Kobbe - our representative in the USA. She will wire transfer these funds directly to Chef Zhenya (DA’s Lead) so that he has access to them in Kyiv.

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How funds will be used: These funds will be used to purchase food supplies as well as equip volunteers with the necessary resources to disseminate supplies, such as gas and vehicle repairs. These funds will also be used to secure a new location and equip it with the necessary equipment to continue our mission. In this time of war, funds could be used to provide other resources but ALL funds will go to the people of Kyiv.

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As a donor, you will receive: Updates from the people in Kyiv, including personal stories, appreciation sentiments, and impact statistics. These transactions are being tracked and impact reporting will be provided, however; please be patient as all efforts are focused on providing basic needs to the people first.

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If you have questions or would like to contact DA’s representatives, please email us at KyivSupplyChain@gmail.com

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About Erica: I have been a professional fundraiser for approximately 7 years. I abide by all fundraising ethics and treat every donated dollar with reverence. I love Ukraine, I love its people, and I want to share this love with you. I am amazed and inspired by their bravery and their resilient spirits. I am in continuous contact with Chef Zhenya and will be procuring stories from the people of Ukraine to keep you updated and share their incomparable resilience.