As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the Irish public has been donated €750,000 to the Irish Red Cross’s appeal for Ukraine in just 24 hours.
A humanitarian crisis appeal was launched by the organisation in response to the unfolding conflict in the country.
All funds will go directly to Red Cross partners in Ukraine and neighboring countries to assist with the provision of food, shelter, medical care and more.
The wave of donations came in to the Irish Red Cross website and through Revolut since the appeal was launched on Friday night.
Liam O’Dwyer, the Secretary-General of the Irish Red Cross thanked the Irish public for their generosity.
Speaking on Newstalk, Liam O’Dwyer said the organisation was grateful for the vital funds.
“We really appreciate the extraordinary generosity of Irish people, we at this stage are over half a million euros in the last 12 hours,” he said.
“The monies involved will be going to our Red Cross colleagues in Ukraine who are providing a lot of the basic necessities for people, particularly for people on the move at the moment, in terms of shelter and food and medical care.”
Mr. O’Dwyer said humanitarian needs over the coming days and weeks will continue to be “massive.”
An update on the online fundraiser reads: “The Red Cross and Irish Public are actively supporting the people of Ukraine. In just 24 hours the Irish public has donated €750,000 in response to the crisis in Ukraine.”
Anyone wishing to donate can visit the Irish Red Cross’s website www.redcross.ie or make a donation via Revolut.