United Help Ukraine’s four major programs promote the health and welfare of Ukrainian civilians and defenders as they endure unprovoked Russian brutality, and raise public awareness of their struggle for Ukraine’s freedom—and its very future.
The Defender's Aid Program focuses on preserving the safety, physical health, and overall well-being of Ukraine’s defenders. It provides essential humanitarian supplies, including protective gear, tactical first-aid kits, communications and safety equipment, and clothing.
The Tactical Medicine Project is the largest project within our Defenders Aid Program, accounting for about half of its budget because proper training and first-aid can save lives immediately on the battlefield. Tacmed Ukraine is a symbol of saving the lives of Ukrainian defenders and medicals by providing help on the frontlines. In May 2023, UHU adopted an existing medical training organization in Kyiv and rechristened it the United Help Ukraine International Center for Tactical Medicine. We have expanded its capabilities so that it employs 35 certified trainers. Through the project, UHU has distributed more than 50,000 tactical first aid kits and 300,000 tourniquets to Ukrainian defenders and combat medics since Russia first invaded in 2014. Components of the first aid kits include advanced QuikClot wound dressings to stop heavy bleeding. First aid supplies also include specialized backpacks for paramedics. At a cost of as much as $3,000, each backpack can be used to help up to 15 wounded.
Learn moreThe Medical Aid Program supports healthcare infrastructure and the well-being of wounded individuals and their families. It provides critical hospital and ambulance equipment and supplies, funding for the treatment and rehabilitation of the wounded, and mental wellness resources for children and families scarred by war.
Under this program, psychologists provide vital assistance to the mental wellness of traumatized civilian people, especially Ukrainian children. The Smuha Family Resilience Project is one of the core projects under mental wellness initiatives. The word Smuha in Ukrainian language, means path, lane, or line. We focus on creating the path from the most difficult conditions to strong mental wellness, and future development. Smuha has multiple components to address the needs of children and those who care for them. “It is vital to the health of Ukraine’s children and young people that they are not overlooked during this challenging time. We are proud to be at the forefront of efforts to care for the people who represent such a crucial piece of our nation’s future.” Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU.
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The Wounded Warrior Program, part of the Medical Aid Program, supports travel to the U.S. for treatment of Ukrainian wounded soldiers. The United Help Ukraine focuses on those amputee defenders who are not available for treatment in Ukraine. The enhanced treatment, prosthetics, and recovery became possible in a partnership with Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics in Silver Spring, MD. We also offer housing, transportation, entertainment, and emotional support to those who have sacrificed so much fighting for their country. The Washington Post highlights this initiative. “By providing emotional support to our brave warriors, United Help Ukraine is giving these soldiers a piece of home while they are receiving life-saving treatment here in the US.” Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU.
Learn moreThe Humanitarian Welfare provides essential resources and basic necessities to the most vulnerable populations in Ukraine, including internally displaced people, residents of liberated territories, and those living near the front lines.
Through events and educational initiatives, the Raising Awareness Program aims to inform and engage the American public about Ukraine's fight for independence and sovereignty, promote Ukrainian culture within the United States, foster understanding, and build connections between the two countries.
In collaboration with the German non-profit AVP e.V. – Akzeptanz, Vertrauen, and Perspektive and the Dusseldorf city government, United Help Ukraine has facilitated the ongoing operation of UkraineHilfe Düsseldorf. This center provides a convenient and trusted way to support the most vulnerable people in Ukraine. UkraineHilfe Düsseldorf has become UHU’s central European hub for humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Germany, and operates a donation center and warehouse for collecting humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Our humanitarian hub, in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a vital hub of operational connectivity, enabling United Help Ukraine to work more efficiently and effectively, thereby maximizing its impact on the Ukrainian people. Opened in March 2024, the Kyiv subsidiary supports all four UHU pillar programs: medical aid, humanitarian welfare, defenders’ aid, and awareness. The representative office in Ukraine operates as CF “United Help Ukraine.