As the world watches in horror as events unfold in Ukraine, it's hard to comprehend the devastating impact this conflict is having on the civilian population. Women, men and children caught in heavy fighting and continuous airstrikes have been forced to flee their homes with only the possessions they can carry. Countless families have been torn apart and lives destroyed.

Now refugees are facing an uncertain future, surviving in sub-zero temperatures without basic amenities. There is an urgent need for food, water, shelter and medical assistance. By working together we can provide this desperately needed help. By uniting and each lending our support we can help ease the suffering of these innocent people. This is a conflict the majority of Russians are also against now is the time to stand together united in resolve. Please #PlayYourPart and give what you can.

For maximum impact, the donation you give will be distributed equally between five leading nonprofit organisations working right now in Ukraine and the surrounding areas:

UK for UNHCR

UNHCR is responsible for protecting people worldwide who are forced to flee their homes because of war, conflict or persecution. In Ukraine, UNHCR is leading and coordinating the humanitarian response to help refugees. UNHCR teams are also working at the border in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova and Belarus. (UK for UNHCR reg charity no: 1183415)

UNICEF

UNICEF, the United Nations Childrens Fund, works to build a better world for children everywhere, raising funds for worldwide emergency and development work. In Ukraine UNICEF is working tirelessly to provide displaced families with safe spaces and health and sanitation facilities, as well as lifesaving supplies of clean water and food. (Reg charity no: 1072612)

UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

UN World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. The World Food Programme is a restricted fund operating under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund (Reg charity no: 1099682)

LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD

Under the Patronage of Nelson Mandela, Laureus leverages the power of global sport to combat violence and discrimination towards the young. Laureus is providing food, shelter, medical and educational supplies for children and mothers in transit, as well as facilitating longer-term recovery and rehabilitation programmes. (Reg charity no: 1111364)

THE ORDER OF MALTA

With a commitment and compassion that has spanned centuries the Order of Malta has been a trusted frontline provider of vital support around the world and has worked in Ukraine and the surrounding regions for decades. (Reg charity no: 1148427)