“Global Black Coalition,” an Ottawa-led coalition, has been able to help hundreds of Black people and international students escape Ukraine since Russia invaded the neighboring country one month ago, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Since Russia invaded Ukraine, there have been weeks of bombs, violence and death. Africans in Ukraine especially have faced racism and other obstacles trying to flee the warzone. Thousands of photos and videos have been shared under the hashtag #AfricansinUkraine detailing international Black students stranded in eastern Europe trying and facing unequal treatment on Ukraine’s border.This all led to the founding of the “Global Black Coalition,” which focuses on crowdfunding to help with food, clothing and lodging. Since then, they have helped almost 1,300 people and raised more than $115,00 and lately they helped rescue students in Kherson, a port city in Russia, according to the CBC.

Hector Addison, co-founder of the African Canadian Association of Ottawa said they are now trying to help those in Kherson get to Odessa, Ukraine where they can take a train to Poland.

Source: Canada Coalition has Helped Hundreds of Black Students in Ukraine Escape War