At least 406 Ukrainian civilians have been killed since Russia invaded the country last week, including numerous children, according to the United Nations (UN).
Meanwhile, the UN says more than 600,000 refugees have been forced to leave Ukraine since the conflict began.
And with fighting still raging inside the country, these figures are expected to climb much higher over the coming days.
A number of Southwark-based organisations and public figures have condemned the violence and called upon the UK government to help Ukrainians, especially through waiving visa restrictions for those wanting to flee the country.
Here is a list of organisations through which you can support Ukraine.
Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal
The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain has organised a funding page to supply humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and relief, for Ukrainians caught up in the conflict.
Around 16,000 people have raised more than £800,000, despite the appeal having an initial goal of £500,000.
It accepts donations of any size, with individuals donating small sums of £5.
A link to this page can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpukraine
Keep The Kyiv Independent Going
Another campaign launched after Russia’s attack is to support the Kyiv Independent, a local newspaper based in the Ukrainian capital.
The campaign’s organisers say it is vital that “The Kyiv Independent continues to work, bringing the world trusted, important information about facts on the ground.”
“We need your support in this difficult and unpredictable task. From cyberattacks, bombings, ground invasions – it is hard to predict what the days ahead will bring and what we will need to respond,” they added.
A link to the page can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyivindependent-launch
Lewisham Polish Centre & The Polish White Eagles
The Lewisham Polish Centre in Forest Hill and the Polish White Eagles in Balham have asked for donations of aid, including food, sanitary and hygiene products, medical aid, baby milk, winter clothing and money.
Magda Harvey, of the Polish White Eagle Club, said: “The response is great. People are really helping. And it’s not just Polish people that are coming and bringing stuff.
“There are English people … all nationalities are chipping in and bringing something. It’s amazing.”
All donations will be sent to Poland, where there are currently hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees, although the Lewisham Polish Centre temporarily asked people to “slow down” with donations as their carriers were being outpaced.
They have since resumed accepting donations for their “care packages”.
“We thank you for all your overwhelming generosity and solidarity,” they said.
Both groups are on Facebook and Twitter.
The British Red Cross
An emergency appeal has additionally been announced by the British Red Cross.
The medical charity is asking for monetary donations so they can provide food, water, first aid, medicines and warm clothes for people affected by the crisis.
“Even before recent developments, this eight-year conflict has hit people daily on all levels. It’s brought suffering, death, injury and separation from loved ones, as well as the huge mental toll of ongoing violence and insecurity,” said the organisation.
“Further escalation will worsen an already appalling humanitarian situation and wreak havoc on more lives,” it continued.
View a link to the campaign here.
Ukrainian organisations
There are also a range of organisations inside Ukraine that still need help and support, although they are not specifically focused on the war itself.
Tabletochki is a charitable foundation supporting children fighting cancer.
Happy Old – or “Zhiznelyub” – is the first charitable foundation in Ukraine for support and all-around development for older people.
Meanwhile, Women Perspectives helps women who have faced domestic violence and discrimination inside Ukraine.
All organisations are open to public support and can be found online.
This list is not exhaustive and there are dozens of other campaigns and initiatives worthy of your support.