Lars Whelan News Today

Right after Russia invaded its neighbour, organisations around the world called out for professionals to provide medical care to those wounded. While thousands of people were keen to help, not many had the skills, experience and credentials so badly needed on the ground.

Within days of Russian forces invading Ukraine, a 22-person group from Team Rubicon flew to Krakow, Poland.

LOS ANGELES — Two days after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the World Health Organization issued a global request: The war-torn country needed doctors, nurses and EMTs with experience in complex

Ukraine said the strategic port of Odesa in the southwest, its jewel on the Black Sea, is under increasing assault by Russian forces.

A Los Angeles-based aid group says not all volunteers, even those with pertinent skills, would be a good fit for operations near a warzone. Still, one Angeleno has flown to Eastern Europe.

A Los Angeles-based aid group says not all volunteers, even those with pertinent skills, would be a good fit for operations near a warzone. Still, one Angeleno has flown to Eastern Europe.

As its done in communities in need from Mississippi to Mozambique since its founding 12 years ago, Team Rubicon expects to continue to fuel the response effort in Ukraine for as long as its teams are welcome and can be of assistance. Which could be a long time.

Juno’s owner said she is ‘really good at lighting these kids up and getting them to smile’.

Juno’s owner said she is ‘really good at lighting these kids up and getting them to smile’.

Juno’s owner said she is ‘really good at lighting these kids up and getting them to smile’.