Support for Ukraine takes many forms, from helping refugees find safe haven from afar to assisting with the procurement and delivery of essential military and humanitarian supplies. Find ways that your time and skills can make a difference for Ukrainians.
Volunteering Areas
General Humanitarian and Multifaceted Aid
Rescue Now
Rescue Now is an international foundation founded by Ukrainians in the early days of the Russian invasion. They have saved more than 400,000 people during the war in Ukraine through evacuations, humanitarian aid, and helping volunteers become more effective. They also provide children with psychological support for PTSD symptoms and prevention. Volunteer for Rescue Now
Sunflower of Peace
The Sunflower of Peace Foundation is a Boston-based non-profit organization whose mission is to support the people of Ukraine affected by the russian invasion. Their efforts center around collecting medical supplies, procuring generators for those in need, and providing humanitarian aid and financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Ukraine. Volunteer for Sunflowers for Peace
Helping to Leave
Helping to Leave is a 24/7 evacuation helpline launched on February 24th – the day russia invaded Ukraine. They work to support refugees through every step of evacuation, from covering travel expenses to connecting people with volunteers on the ground to providing counseling. They have helped more than 160,000 people with transit to safe areas. Volunteer for Helping to Leave
Razom for Ukraine
Razom was founded after the Revolution of Dignity, or Maidan, in 2014. Their mission is to help accelerate their individual and collective contributions through projects that unlock Ukraine’s potential and build toward a more prosperous, democratic nation. They provide critical humanitarian war relief and recovery depending on the most urgent needs, delivering tactical medicine items, hospital supplies, and technology through trusted shipping partners. They are also heavily involved with advocacy for American policies in support of Ukraine. Volunteer for Razom for Ukraine
Ukraine Forward
Ukraine Forward is a nonprofit organization that is focused on delivering military and medical supplies to Ukrainians on the front lines, such as tourniquets, syringes, products for treating burns, tactical first aid kits, and more. They also maintain an Amazon wish list with the supplies Ukrainians currently need the most. Volunteer for Ukraine Forward
Superhumans Center
Runs a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center to give adults and children affected by the war a chance for a decent life, including prosthetics for those injured by the violence. Volunteer for Superhumans Center
World Central Kitchen
WCK provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. They build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Their initiative #ChefsForUkraine is providing nearly 300,000 daily meals to people across Ukraine while continuing to expand their relief efforts in the country. Volunteer for World Central Kitchen
Children
Save Ukraine
The only public organization in Ukraine that regularly organizes and successfully conducts Rescue Missions to return Ukrainian children who had been deported to russia. It also assists survivors in documenting the children’s cases and helping children and families recover their psychological and physical health. Volunteer for Save Ukraine
Futurevia
Futurevia is a non-profit devoted to helping Ukrainian children affected by the war by providing secure lodging, access to food, and educational materials to Ukrainians. They are currently focusing on rebuilding schools in Chernihiv, a town heavily bombarded in the beginning of the war. Volunteer for Futurevia
War Crimes Accountability
Center for Civil Liberties
The CCL advocates for human rights, democracy, and solidarity in Ukraine and the OSCE region. It investigates war crimes committed by russian troops in Ukraine with the goal of justice for all victims. The organization won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize along with two other organizations. Current initiatives include “Tribunal for Putin,” which concentrates on documenting war crimes, and “Prisoner’s Voice,” which focuses on liberating those taken prisoner by russia. Volunteer for Center for Civil Liberties