VS Note: I originally published this post in 2022, with 18 anthologies. I’ve updated it today and only 4 are still available.

In many cases more details may be available on the ebook seller page, as to specific authors participating etc.

In no certain order:

21 STORIES FOR UKRAINE by Various

We are a group of writers who, along with the rest of the world, were stunned and appalled by the invasion of Ukraine and the consequent refugee crisis. However, war brings out the good as well as the bad in mankind and around the globe people are doing amazing things in an enormous effort to raise money for Ukraine and its people. With this in mind, we came together to compile this book; a variety of lighthearted short stories. Everyone has given their expertise freely and all royalties will go to DEC towards the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. Authors: Linda Barrett, Rob Nisbet, Wendy Janes, Ginny Swart, Fran Tracey, Kath Kilburn, Madalyn Morgan, Sally Trueman-Dicken, Sharon Haston, Glynis Scrivens, Jenny Worstall, Carrie Hewlett, Liza Miles, Elizabeth McKay, Christine Sutton, Elaine Chong, Claire Buckle, Kitty-Lydia Dye, Alan Barker, Raine Cooke. Cover design: Jonathan Temples.

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POETRY FOR UKRAINE edited by Robin Barratt

From award-winning multi-published poet laureates, to emerging poets exploring words for the very first time; from university professors, actors, psychologists, artists and journalists, to students, domestic workers, librarians, teachers and care-workers; from high-schoolers, to the over eighties, POETRY FOR UKRAINE brings together an incredible 254 poets from 53 countries around the world, all showing their support for Ukraine! All profits from this publication will go to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. (VS: More on e book seller page…)

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BATTLE OF THE HEART by Various – April 11

Make love, not war. Battle of the Heart is a collection of short stories centred around the theme of military and war romances. Can love prevail? 100% of the proceeds of Battle of the Heart will be donated to the Red Cross as part of the Ukraine crisis appeal.     Amazon

CHILDREN OF WAR by Various – August 24

A future torn apart by war…Adolescence lost to battle…What becomes of those who lose their childhood to armed conflict? In this anthology, a diverse group of authors from around the globe bring you a multi-genre collection of short stories exploring the experiences of children trapped in war, to honour those affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and support their healing in the future. No one’s potential should be crippled because of trauma inflicted during their most impressionable years, and yet an entire generation of Ukrainians is threatened with just this outcome. All proceeds of this anthology will be donated in perpetuity to Voices of Children Foundation in Ukraine or another similar charity.      Amazon