Dignitas Ukraine is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the victory of Ukraine. The organization was launched by an international initiative group that has worked together since 2013. The core team was formed in December 2013 during the Revolution of Dignity, when the group sought armor and generators, and since 2014 has been helping Ukraine’s heroes and veterans. Dignitas has several key initiatives that support the Ukrainian defenders and help them do their job effectively—protecting the freedom, sovereignty, and values of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.  Dignitas also supports and helps to rehabilitate Ukrainian veterans.

Established in 1925, the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) is the longest-running and largest Ukrainian women’s organization in the US. Its mission is to promote and develop educational and cultural efforts and provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians worldwide. The UNWLA allocates funds to deliver medicine and medical equipment to hospitals, help sustain evacuated orphanages, and deliver humanitarian aid (food parcels, hygienic items, generators, etc.) to the heavily damaged areas of Ukraine. The Keep Ukraine Warm initiative aims to fund window repairs and deliver wood-burning stoves and winter relief items to communities disproportionately affected by the Russian war in Ukraine.

United Help Ukraine is a registered 501(c)(3) charity formed by people who met in 2014 at Washington D.C. rallies and events supporting Ukraine after Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea. The organization’s mission is to provide the people of Ukraine with critical support that will enable them to survive in the face of adversity, defend and regain their sovereign territory, and rebuild and thrive well into the future. UHU is committed to maximizing the impact of charitable contributions by providing humanitarian, medical, and psychological assistance to those affected by the war. The organization also raises awareness and advocates for Ukraine to remain a free, democratic, and independent nation. UHU works collaboratively with many other non-profit organizations worldwide to achieve its mission.

Ukrainian Patriot is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering aid to Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. Witnessing firsthand the effects of war, this on-the-ground organization ensures that Ukrainian needs are met quickly and personally. Among the materials and services that Ukrainian Patriot provides are protective gear, animal shelters, antiseptic supplies, and medical training. Registered in Ukraine, Canada, Australia and the United States, Ukrainian Patriot’s efforts inspire international support for Ukrainian civilians and soldiers.

Global Medical Knowledge Alliance (GMKA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization working to improve cancer and trauma care in Ukraine and globally. GMKA’s focus is creating evidence-based educational content for physicians and patients, written by experts, and available through an online educational platform. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the organization has expanded its work to include medical relief efforts, developing and distributing educational materials in the Ukrainian language, providing medical supplies, and supporting patients and medical professionals in this time of crisis. Donations to GMKA are tax deductible. Funds are used to provide critically needed surgical supplies, to assist cancer patients in obtaining care disrupted by war, and to create and translate GMKA evidence-based educational materials, among other crucial efforts. The organization utilizes personal connections and well-established networks within Ukraine to provide humanitarian aid where it is needed the most.

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. WCK has served more than 70 million fresh meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises around the world. WCK’s Resilience Programs strengthen food and nutrition security by training chefs and school cooks; advancing clean cooking practices; and awarding grants to farms, fisheries, and small food businesses while also providing educational and networking opportunities. WCK has been on the ground helping Ukrainians since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read our blog about how World Central Kitchen is helping Ukrainians affected by the war.