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$14.1 Million Will Be Sent to 20 Charities for Immediate Humanitarian Aid
NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG & KYIV (in spirit)--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jefferies announced today that its Ukrainian Doing Good Global Trading Day raised more than $14 million, and the funds will be quickly distributed to 20 charities that are providing on the ground humanitarian aid and support.
In a remarkable show of support, Jefferies’ clients generated $12.4 million in net trading commissions, with Jefferies employees donating more than $700,000 and the Company contributing $1 million as well.
Rich Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President, of Jefferies commented:
“Today every member of the Jefferies extended family is Ukrainian in heart and spirit. Their bravery and courage in the face of the worst kind of tyranny is beyond inspirational. We are humbled by our clients, employees, shareholders and friends who have all come together in our largest fundraising effort ever. We have all felt so helpless watching this tragedy unfold before our very eyes and we are grateful for the chance to do our small part to help the families, children and communities of Ukraine.”
Jefferies and our clients proudly support the following charitable organizations:
Charitable Organization | Charity Description | Amount |
Focuses on providing medicine, medical supplies and emergency funding to communities that are vulnerable to crises, disasters and poverty. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Raises money to provide immediate aid, including food, water, hygiene kits, support services and direct cash assistance in Ukraine. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Mobilizes emergency preparedness response, with teams at the Polish-Ukrainian border setting up emergency response activities and carrying out assessments along Ukraine’s border. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Supports humanitarian assistance in impacted communities in Ukraine and surrounding regions where Ukrainian refugees have fled. GlobalGiving’s local partners are bringing relief to terrified and displaced communities, supplying shelter, food, clean water, access to education, and more. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Aims to restore hope and opportunities in the lives of those affected by natural disasters. They are currently on the ground in Medyka, Poland to offer complimentary aid and travel relocation. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Ensures humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other violence. The ICRC is focused on repairing vital infrastructure in Ukraine, supporting health facilities with medicines and equipment, and supporting families with food and hygiene items. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Works directly and in partnership with local organizations to increase access to medical services, child protection, and mental health and psychosocial support for those living in areas affected by war. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Protects and promotes the rights of children all over the world, and is working nonstop to deliver lifesaving programs in Ukraine for affected children and families, including health, hygiene and emergency education supplies. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Supplies meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises. They are set up at eight border crossings to serve nourishing meals to people in need, in addition to supporting local restaurants preparing meals in five Ukrainian cities. | $ 1,000,000 | |
Works with organizations globally to help vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care. They are working with partners on the ground across Ukraine to provide safe shelter, hot meals, transport to safe areas, and fuel to keep warm. | $ 750,000 | |
Provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine by shipping cargo containers of medical equipment and supplies. | $ 750,000 | |
Actively shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to refugees and activated an emergency response team to provide immediate health and humanitarian relief. | $ 750,000 | |
Administers vital medical supplies to victims, care for the injured and refugees, as well as shelter and food to those affected. UUARC is working closely with UCCA, UWC, US Aid and the Ukrainian Embassy in the coordination of aid. | $ 750,000 | |
Come Back Alive | Helps the Ukrainian military, volunteers and their families by providing technical support, specifically with cameras and night vision devices. | $ 300,000 |
Provides emergency health kits and medical backpacks for triage care to refugees feeling violence and disruption. | $ 300,000 | |
Provides high quality medical care and training to communities in conflict zones, austere environments and disaster areas around the world. GSMSG medical and surgical teams can provide the full spectrum of care ranging from front-line medical services to advanced neurosurgery. | $ 300,000 | |
Fundraises to support humanitarian projects of Ukraine NGOs and local administrations aiding vulnerable groups of people and those who cannot ensure their safety independently. | $ 300,000 | |
Special fundraising account that will be leveraged by the Ministry of Social Policy to provide food, shelter, clothes, medicine, staple goods, and financial aid to refugees and citizens that have been displaced due to military conflict. | $ 300,000 | |
Ukraine-based charity that seeks to improve the social conditions and welfare of children, specifically orphans, across education, healthcare, and human rights. | $ 300,000 | |
Sends emergency relief, critical medical supplies, healthy meals and clean water, vital psychotherapy support, and quality education resources to children and families in Ukraine. | $ 300,000 |
Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) is the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. Focused on serving clients for 60 years, Jefferies is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth management services across all products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies’ Leucadia Asset Management division is a growing alternative asset management platform.
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