How Can WE Support Displaced Ukrainians?

 

Between the worries and uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, we’ve been trying to think of what it must be like.  Naturally Mandy thinks about the mothers fleeing with their children and I think of all the men who were left behind.

Between our worries and utter disbelief, I’ve been trying to think about how we - the etee family - can help.

Last week I got an email from my friend Jason asking for support.  He served in the middle east, has a background in logistics and is collecting items to fill a plane so he can distribute them to:

“some of the hundreds of thousands of displaced Ukrainians currently lacking access to basic necessities, as well as victims of the conflict. I need your help.”

In a call with the RED CROSS we got some clarity on what to put in the requested HYGIENE kits.  The answer?

  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrushes and paste
  • Feminine hygiene products

Awesome - we now stock ALL of those items - including the feminine hygiene products.

What’s even more interesting is that the RED CROSS said LIQUID PRODUCTS LIKE SHAMPOO are difficult to transport and distribute because they’re heavy and prone to leaking.

DISASTER RELIEF DOESN’T HAVE TO HURT OUR PLANET!

The last 2 years demonstrated that the quickest and easiest response to a crisis often results in more plastic pollution and environmental waste.  But it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this situation, it appears our shampoo bars and chewpaste are actually EASIER TO DISTRIBUTE because they are lighter and more durable than plastic packaged liquids.  

SO WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?

We were thinking that for the next week we would donate a hygiene kit for each order placed.  Have a look at the chart below for details.

Would you support this project?  How can we make it bigger and more impactful?  LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW

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  • Yes, I would support this effort. I also would like the opportunity to donate Etee products or simply money, directly. It would be great to have advice or a discussion of what might be the best way for Etee to insure that all donations reach the intended recipients in the best manner for them to receive them. In disasters sometimes donations are made that can’t be easily used given specific local circumstances. I guess it’s a matter of logistics. Thanks Etee-folk for taking this on!

    Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts on
  • Love it! I would definitely support this! Please also add a place for us to make a extra monetary donation when we order!

    Melissa Ossanna on
  • Don’t need to make a purchase, but would be happy to donate to the effort. Please post or email about how to do that.

    Patricia on
  • I will definitely support this .

    Lori Erickson on
  • Just noticed you have an Etsy shop for those of us who want to shop in Canadian dollars. Great – thanks! Does your donation plan also apply to orders placed at your Etsy shop?

    Andrea Coleman on
  • I’d be happy to, but I just placed a big order, via Etsy, as your prices are in USD, and I’m Canadian, living only 80 km from your warehouse. If you offered both currencies, it would be easier to support the company and great initiatives like this. I love the idea though.

    Stephanie Vermaas on
  • A great idea, and you can count on my support! I too would be willing to make a monetary donation in addition or in lieu of my order.

    Lynne Woodley on
  • Happy to support. Where do I send my check.

    Diane Fuchs on
  • I would be happy to support this effort!

    Don Henrich on
  • Yes!!! Often when trying to make a difference. Its hard to know where to start!

    Tiffanee Lyons on

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