Licensing International stands with the people of Ukraine. The Russian government’s invasion of the region, which is not supported by many individuals and organizations in Russia, is a violation of international law and a humanitarian crisis.

Our focus at this time is on the health and safety of colleagues and their loved ones in Ukraine. Licensing International is equally concerned about the wellbeing of community members in adjoining countries affected by this crisis.

The licensing industry is a tight-knit community, and many companies have already leapt into action to support those forced to flee their homes in the region. The Toy Foundation is partnering with Alan Hassenfeld and the Hassenfeld Family Initiatives to donate $1 million to relief efforts; Mattel is partnering with Save The Children to match all employee donations; Ubisoft is setting up alternative housing for Ukrainian employees and their families, and made a donation of €200,000 to the Ukrainian Red Cross and Save The Children; Tycoon Enterprises is supporting the Cadena Foundation as it sends a team to the border of Ukraine to provide medical and psychosocial assistance to children and adolescents; Spin Master is making a $100,000 donation split between The Red Cross and UNICEF, and launching a matching campaign for employee donations; and Hot Topic is teaming up with World Central Kitchen to provide food to those in crisis.

For Licensing International members looking to lend support to those most at risk in Ukraine, we offer this non-exhaustive list of organizations asking for assistance:

UNICEF is providing humanitarian aid to children and families through its Ukraine Emergency Fund. The organization is focused on supporting health, nutrition, education, safe drinking water and sanitation in the region.

Save The Children provides food, shelter, coal, clothing, medicine and multi-purpose cash grants to the most vulnerable families across eastern Ukraine through community centers and mobile outreach teams.

Delivering Good brings together retailers, manufacturers and individuals to provide necessary products—including apparel and school supplies—to families affected by poverty and disaster. The organization is currently calling for financial support, rather than product donations.

The Committee to Protect Journalists promotes press freedom globally. The organization is defending the right of journalists to report the news in Ukraine safely and without fear of reprisal.