What is Project Dynamo?

RESCUING United States citizens and allies from foreign countries during mass crisis is not an easy task. A Tampa-based non-profit known as Project Dynamo is aiding the escape from Ukraine amid Russia’s forceful invasion. Project Dynamo is a non-profit meant to help American citizens and allies in foreign crisis What is Project Dynamo? Project Dynamo began as an effort to save Americans and Afghan allies from Taliban control. The non-profit is run by civilians, with no connection to the government. Based in Florida, Project Dynamo facilitates rescues “by humanitarians and by gold star families with ties to Afghanistan and the U.S. military,” according to their official website. Operating from an undisclosed location, volunteers are completely self-funded and use donations to continue their work. Most read in World News SECRET SIGNS Chilling meaning behind symbols painted in Kyiv as panicked locals hide them SPEEDBOAT HORROR Thai star dies after falling from speedboat on restaurant trip with pals PUTIN BLITZ 'Dozens killed' as Putin begins carpet-bombing civilians after stalled invasion SINKING FEELING Ukrainian sailor sinks Russian boss's £5.8m luxury yacht in Spain 'SHOW THIS TO PUTIN' Horror pics show girl, 6, in unicorn pyjamas killed in Russian bombing KNIFE EDGE Ukraine faces 'crucial 24 hours' with Russia peace talks as Belarus warns of WW3 When did Project Dynamo get to Ukraine? Earning its name from the Dunkirk rescue efforts of World War II, Project Dynamo has already begun clearing allies from Ukraine. “The situation in Ukraine right now is clearly a very scary situation,” said Project Dynamo spokesperson James Judge. “Our folks that were on the ground within minutes of feeling and hearing the first explosions decided that it was time to get it in action.” Judge continued: “We’ve successfully completed two missions [as of February 28, 2022.] Those buses that we were able to get out of Ukraine included Americans, their families, and also people from surrounding countries who needed to get out. “Russia has been somewhat indiscriminate in how they’ve gone after this, sadly, and people have died as a result. “Our goal is to figure out how to get people out safely and get them back to the United States or to the country where they’re seeking to get to.” He concluded: “We’re trying to get Americans out, their families and other folks who need to be rescued as quickly and safely as possible.” Project Dynamo is based in FloridaProject Dynamo How can you donate to Project Dynamo? On the official website, there is a link available to donate to the efforts of Project Dynamo. The organization has earned $1,010,592.09 in donations thus far out of a $1.5million goal. Donors can submit an amount of $100, $500, $1000, $2000, or a custom number.