Emergency assistance measures for journalists and CSOs working in or escaping Ukraine

The Rapid Response Fund – Ukraine

The Rapid Response Fund offers emergency assistance funds to CSOs or groups under threat or intimidation. In response to the Russian war against Ukraine, the Rapid Response Fund has provided a fast track for applicants engaged in Ukraine. The type of activities/equipment that can be supported are:

• Temporary relocation of individuals at immediate risk.
• Support to temporarily relocated individuals enabling them to continue their human rights work or studies.
• Legal support to individuals and groups facing prosecution concerning their human rights and development work.
• Replacement of ICT and assets confiscated or damaged by the authorities.
• Other relevant activities identified by the applicant.

The Rapid Response Fund is managed by the New Democracy Fund. Get in touch by writing to: rapidresponse@newdemocracyfund.org. More information, including application forms, can be found here.

The DJ Safety Fund

 Danish Union of Journalists and is used in cases where:

• A journalist has been killed or rendered otherwise incapable of sustaining his/her family.
• A journalist is in need of immediate protection as a result of a direct threat (relocation, safe houses, evacuation out of the country or region).
• Urgent legal or medical assistance is required.

Support is given only in the short-term, and no longer than six months. All cases are verified by IMS and then approved by the Danish Union of Journalists. Kindly note that this support is given in coordination with the Journalists in Distress network. The fund is managed by IMS. Send an email to ukraine2022@mediasupport.org with details about your situation. Be sure to include links your social media profiles and your journalism.