Vinted pledges 2 million euro (U.S. dollar 2.2 million) to humanitarian aid and releases a new donation feature to support the people of Ukraine.

We are shocked and saddened by the war in Ukraine, and we share the views of so many in hoping for a peaceful end to the violence.

Vinted does not operate in Ukraine, but we are a European business, headquartered in Lithuania, with colleagues, partners, family and friends in Ukraine.

We are taking action to support humanitarian efforts towards the people of Ukraine by pledging 2 million euro (U.S. dollar 2.2 million) to various humanitarian initiatives and organizations. The first portion of this is focused on getting vital supplies and relief into Ukraine through our local networks.

We’re also finding ways to help through Vinted, like connecting our members to charities supporting those in need. This includes our new feature, Direct donation.

Members can use Direct donation to send money straight from their Vinted Wallet, or from other available payment methods, to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The proceeds provide aid to forcibly displaced people in Ukraine and its neighboring countries. The organization will receive 100% of the donation.

Our payment partner has also pledged to match every cent given by Vinted members, to double your contribution. Find out more about how to donate in our Help Center.

We are incredibly grateful to our community for their generosity: in just a few weeks, members have donated over €550,000 (U.S. dollar 597,000) for the Ukrainian people directly through Vinted.

While our company-level response continues to be coordinated, we've seen an overwhelming and heart-warming response from our teams who have come together to volunteer, buy much-needed supplies, and do what they can to provide support to people in or fleeing Ukraine. A part of the money we have committed comes from our colleagues here at Vinted.

Our thoughts continue to be with Ukraine at this awful time.