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Peace and justice are vital to creating a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative society. ​​We need peace to unify together in the efforts to protect our planet and people. All people. We are each dependent upon another and thus responsible for each other and future generations.

#StandWithUkraine

B Lab & Sistema B condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The devastating effects of war, as seen in ongoing armed conflicts around the globe, have long-term negative impacts on people, communities, infrastructure, economy, public health provisions, and social order. We call on our B Corp community, partners, and business leaders at large to find ways to care for and support those affected in Ukraine, Russia, and neighboring countries.

B Lab has suspended new B Corp Certifications for entities based in Russia & Belarus. Read more here.

  • Check in on your colleagues, suppliers and partners in Ukraine and Russia

  • Offer your services to support and provide access of the information needed to get involved in helping the Ukraine

  • Donate to organizations on the ground and match employee donations

  • Demand action from your government

  • Support grass root movements and protect civic society on national and local community level

  • Be mindful of the news you consume; rely on reputable news sources

External Resources

Jobs for Ukraine

We are collating academic, scientific, arts, professional and freelance opportunities that are currently available for people fleeing war. Start looking for jobs by simply searching within a specific country or by switching between academic and industry opportunities.

Job Aid for Ukrainian Refugees

This platform aims to create a suitable environment in which this special group of jobseekers can meet employers who are happy to support. Companies can present themselves as potential employers and offer numerous jobs in various sectors and locations or remote.

Hire for Ukraine

The attack on Ukraine has left thousands of talented creatives and technical professionals without jobs or income. You can help them by hiring them. If you were affected and are looking for work, please create your profile below.

Alliance4Ukraine

Alliance4Ukraine is a coordinating alliance of civil society organizations, foundations and companies. Together we want to create an ecosystem of interlocking solutions for combating the consequences of war.

Ukraine Take Shelter

An independent platform connecting Ukrainian refugees with potential hosts and housing.

JETZ HELFEN

Database of multiple resources to provide help for the people in Ukraine, including accommodation, transport, donations and humanitarian support, job offers, counseling and more.

Host for Ukraine

Crowdsourced website offering refugees a place to stay. Register your availability to host people in need.

Polish Bar (Adwokatura Polska)

The bar organizes legal assistance for Ukrainian citizens - this page includes contact details to the regional bar associations.

Resources for Ukranian Refugees

An extensive list of resources for refugees seeking asylum across the region.

Ukrainian Crisis Media Center

An international strategic communications hub with active outreach to audiences both in Ukraine and abroad.

Change.org Petition

Sign a petition initiated by Le Monde for the official recognition of Ukraine as a candidate state for EU membership.

Initiatives led by B Lab local team in Poland

  • Aid for Ukraine

    Fundacja dla Polski (Foundation for Poland) and BETTER (B Lab Country Partner in Poland) are organizers of AID FOR UKRAINE. If you want to help refugees from Ukraine rebuild their life in Poland, you can show your solidarity, and contribute to the RECIPROCAL – volunteering system of integration of refugees into Polish society.

  • Legal Support via Impactiv Law Firm

    If anyone in your network affected by the invasion is looking for help (including specifically legal) related to migrant status, human rights issues, anything – please feel free to get in touch – +48 501 356 294 (WhatsApp preferred). We will do everything to help or organize professional legal assistance.

  • Refugee Support in Poland

    Our local team in Poland is developing a project in partnership with the Polish Diversity Chamber of Commerce and the local B Community to help refugees land and receive the support they need in Poland.

Organizations to Support

Please note this list has been curated by a third party (see original here) and B Lab does not have any affiliations with any of these organizations.

UNICEF

UNICEF is working with partners to provide vital humanitarian supplies, and to reach vulnerable children and families with essential services, including health, education, protection, water and sanitation.

Outright Action International

As the situation continues to unfold in Ukraine, we at OutRight have started to receive the first requests for support from LGBTIQ organizations which are preparing to receive LGBTIQ people in search of shelter, safety and security.

Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is currently at the Ukrainian border in Poland delivering food and emergency supplies for families fleeing the ongoing violence. In the coming weeks, we’ll be supporting Ukrainian families affected by the conflict to make sure they have access to the help they need, both directly and in coordination with other NGO rescue organisations.

World Central Kitchen

WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. We build resilient food systems with locally led solutions.

International Renessaince Foundation

Ukranian NGO financing projects and programs which foster the development of civil society, promote rule of law and independent mass media.

People in Need

Czech based NGO providing humanitarian aid in critical regions in the spirit of the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross.

"Територія Добра" or Territory of Kindness

Ukranian NGO that provides assistance to the military and assistance to children.

Razom

US-based non-profit supporting the people of Ukraine in their pursuit of a democratic society with dignity, justice, and human and civil rights for all

Caritas Ukraine

Catholic relief focused on including home care and palliative care; assistance to children and youth, in activities related to migrant processes, and assistance to individuals in crisis situations

"Повернись живим" or Save Life in UA

Ukranian NGO that helps the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Army SOS

Ukranian NGO helping equip the armed forces on the front, mostly investing in providing the necessary technology and protective gear.

B Corps taking action

Flawsome! Drinks | Donation

Our mission is to support the charities that give back to the citizens of Ukraine by donating 100% of sales of our sustainable ‘No Planet B' jumpers.

Critical Software | Donation & Job Opportunities

Critical Software launched a "Match Up" campaign that saw 60,000 euros donated to help provide essential humanitarian aid to children and families impacted by the Ukraine crisis - providing them with food, warm clothing and other essential services. Critical is also advertising its job vacancies on various platforms to try to create opportunities for refugees resulting from the crisis in Ukraine. T

Eat Well Global | Donation, Fundraiser

Eat Well Global is donating to World Central Kitchen (WCK), a non-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of disaster for those in need. They are also encouraging donations for the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) in support of Ukraine through our fundraising page and will match donations up to a total of 10.000 EUR.

Mini A Ture | Donation of clothes

Mini A Ture has donated winter clothes for a value of 900.000 DKK to Ukrainian children

Betterfly | Donation platform

Betterfly supports the NGO World Vision. They are encouraging the Betterfly community, which includes our members, clients and collaborators, to generate a greater impact and donate to this organization. These contributions will help World Vision to continue its work of supporting food, medicine and temporary shelter for the millions of refugees who have left Ukraine seeking asylum in neighboring countries such as Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria.

Abreu Advogados | Offering Services

They have a set of initiatives to help companies and organisations whose businesses were affected, directly or indirectly, by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where he highlighted a team that includes about 15 lawyers from Abreu Advogados who are available to help in this humanitarian emergency situation.

L'écoline | Donation, Offering services

L'écoline organizes a collection of goods for Ukraine Embassy since Wednesday 2nd of March. We're now organizing some benevolent support for the refugees who will arrive in the area among our community. We can offer: spaces to gather (our coworking space), hosting mums-children sessions with an educator to take care of the children, free spots for preschool children in our creche, translation/interpretation, administrative support, basic swiss life advises, transportation, food and basic needs sponsorship...

Too Good To Go Poland | Donation, Offering services, Humanitarian support

For the next three months, Too Good To Go will be donating 1% of net income from all the 17 markets to support the Ukrainians through the Polish Red Cross. We're working with the Food Banks, the Too Good To Go users can use the new app feature to donate & support Ukraine. We're staying in touch with other organisations, ready to provide them with anything that's needed at the moment.

Grupo Consorcio | Donation of Food & Medicines

They have donated food (prepared dishes) and we are organizing productions of low-cost prepared dishes to send to Ukraine. Grupo Consorcio is also organizing the collection of household goods, medical supplies and safety material to be sent to the borders with Ukraine.

JoJo Maman Bébé | Donating their profits

They are donating part of their profits to MSF (Doctors without borders) who are working to bring medical humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian victims of conflict.

RH PERFORMANCES | Donation of Essential Goods

Collection of food, clothing and shoes

Business Fights Poverty | Rapid Response Facility

Created the Rapid Response Facility as a bespoke, business-led response to rapid onset challenges in partnership with Crown Agents.

Clever Coffee | Donating their profits

On Saturday, March 5th we will donate all sales from our coffee shop to World Central Kitchen which is serving thousands of fresh meals to Ukrainian families fleeing home as well as those who remain in the country.

Skandinavisk | Donating their profits

Skandinavisk has already donated 2% of their February income (around half their profits) and, starting today, they will now donate 100% of the profits of our blue ØY fragrance and yellow LYKKE fragrance.

WorldStartup | Offering its space and guidance

Their office and the Next Valley program is open for startups from Ukraine and Russia. They offer to help startups with obtaining a Dutch startup visa, access to their office space in The Hague and a one-year mentorship, free of charge.

Moyee Coffee | RUSSIAN WARSHIP: GO F*** YOURSELF

A day after Russian troops attacked tiny Snake Island, coffee brand Moyee turned a Ukrainian border guard's now-famous response into a coffee blend: Russian Warship: Go F*** Yourself.

ANG | Help Ukraine

Different initiatives: accommodation and job search for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, financial support. Cooperation with HUMANOSH Fundacja im. Sławy and Izek Wołosiański, joining forces in the organization of aid and fundraising.

Ecosia | Accommodation for people from Ukraine

A joint initiative of Ecosia, Elinor, GLS Bank and betterplace.org. First, plan with a four-week perspective. Before you make use of overnight accommodation, we will contact you personally to clarify your availability.

Netguru | #TechForUkraine

Free Software Services offered by Tech Companies to build resilience and strengthen civil society. Implement digital solutions and scale up your activities. Any NGO working for Ukraine can apply.

#StandWithUkraine B Lab Toolkit

We have created a Toolkit that includes the B Lab statement, how to access and submit resources to help Ukraine, and graphic assets to be shared on different channels that suggest ways in which companies can take action.

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