320 beneficiaries
Humanitarian Initiative for Ukraine
Restoring Hope, Building Futures for Ukraine's Children
Providing shelter, education, healthcare, emotional support and opportunities for orphaned and vulnerable children affected by war and hardship.
- 12,400+
- Children supported
- 98¢
- Of every $ to the field
- 5 yrs
- Serving Ukraine
Live giving
Olena from Berlin gave $50 Anonymous gifted $250 to Winter Relief Marc from Paris sponsored a child Hanna from Lviv donated $25 St. Mary's Parish gave $1,200 James from London gave $80 Anonymous gifted $500 to Trauma Recovery Sofia from Kraków sponsored a child Olena from Berlin gave $50 Anonymous gifted $250 to Winter Relief Marc from Paris sponsored a child Hanna from Lviv donated $25 St. Mary's Parish gave $1,200 James from London gave $80 Anonymous gifted $500 to Trauma Recovery Sofia from Kraków sponsored a child
About us
A safe home, a loving family, a hopeful future.
Founded in 2021 in central Ukraine, UA Orphanage Foundation has grown into a network of caregivers, teachers, doctors and volunteers serving children who have lost parents, been displaced by war or are at risk of harm. We exist so every child in our care can heal, learn and dream again.
Mission
To provide every child with safety, love, education, healthcare and the opportunity to build a brighter future.
Vision
A Ukraine where every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and empowering environment.
Compassion
We meet every child with love, dignity and patience.
Integrity
Transparent finances and honest reporting in everything we do.
Excellence
World-class care, education and trauma support.
Community
Rebuilding families, neighborhoods and a hopeful Ukraine.
The Ukraine Crisis
A generation of children carrying the weight of war.
Years of conflict have displaced families, disrupted education and left deep emotional scars. Children are the most vulnerable — and the most resilient. With the right support, they can recover, thrive and one day rebuild their country.
10.8M
People in need of humanitarian assistance
~2M
Combined military casualties on both sides
62,000+
Documented civilian casualties (OHCHR)
1/3
Of Ukraine's pre-war population uprooted
Displacement
~3.7M internally displaced and 5.9M refugees across Europe — up to one-third of Ukraine's population forcibly uprooted.
Education disruption
Thousands of schools damaged or destroyed; millions of children face interrupted schooling in unsafe regions.
Mental health
Over 1.5M children are at risk of long-term psychological harm from trauma, anxiety and grief.
Our goals
Eight commitments to every child in our care.
Provide Safe Housing
Warm, secure homes built and maintained for children in need.
Deliver Quality Education
Schools, supplies, scholarships and tutors so no child falls behind.
Support Emotional Healing
Trauma-informed counseling, art therapy and peer support groups.
Provide Medical Care
Vaccinations, dental care, chronic-illness treatment and emergency response.
Create Career Opportunities
Vocational training, internships and university scholarships.
Reunite Families
Tracing and reunification when it's safe and in the child's best interest.
Promote Child Protection
Vetted staff, safe-recruitment policies and 24/7 safeguarding.
Build Independent Futures
Life skills, mentorship and transition support into adulthood.
Ongoing projects
Real programs. Real children. Real impact.
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Our impact
Numbers that mean lives changed.
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Meals provided
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Educational scholarships
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Partner organizations
Sponsor a child
Be the steady hand in a child's story.
Choose a plan that fits you. Cancel anytime. 98¢ of every dollar goes directly to the field.
Basic Care Sponsor
Food, clothing and a safe home for one child each month.
Most chosen
Education Sponsor
Schooling, books, technology and tutoring on top of basic care.
$130 / month
- Quarterly progress reports
- Letters from your child
- Annual impact statement
- Includes basic care
Full Support Sponsor
Comprehensive care: health, education, therapy and life skills.
$200 / month
- Monthly video updates
- Visit invitations
- Family-level reporting
- Includes everything above
In honor of your honoree
Projects your gift will support
Ongoing initiatives and recent accomplishments tied to your honoree.
Ongoing projects
Yearly Cash Support 2026 — $300,000 goal
28%Our flagship annual fund covering shelter, food, education and healthcare. $84,000 raised so far toward the $300,000 yearly goal.
Nutrition Kitchen Upgrade
55%New industrial kitchen serving 600 hot meals daily.
Mobile School Bus — Donetsk Oblast
41%Bringing certified teachers to displaced children weekly.
Accomplished in honor of your honoree
Yearly Cash Support — $300,000 delivered · 2025
Full annual operating fund deployed across shelter, food, education and healthcare programs.
Yearly Cash Support — $300,000 delivered · 2024
Full annual operating fund deployed across all homes and programs.
Yearly Cash Support — $300,000 delivered · 2023
Full annual operating fund covering every child in our care.
Yearly Cash Support — $300,000 delivered · 2022
Full annual operating fund sustaining shelter, meals and schooling.
Yearly Cash Support — $300,000 delivered · 2021
Our founding year fund — established care, staff and the first dormitory.
Emergency Evacuation of 34 Children · 2025
Safe relocation, temporary housing and schooling support.
Launched Daily Hot Meals Program · 2023
Three meals a day introduced at all homes.
Volunteer
Give your skills. Change a life.
Join missions on the ground in Ukraine or contribute remotely from anywhere in the world. We screen, train and support every volunteer.
- Teaching & tutoring
- Counseling & therapy
- Medical & dental
- Construction & repairs
- Translation (EN/UK/DE/FR)
- Logistics & admin
- Fundraising
- Remote tech support
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Donate
Every gift is a promise kept to a child.
Choose any amount, give once or monthly. 98¢ of every dollar funds direct programs. All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt is emailed immediately.
- $25 feeds a child for a month
- $50 buys winter clothing for one child
- $120 covers a full month of comprehensive care
- $500 funds trauma counseling for ten children
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Gallery
A day in the life at our home.
Transparency
Where every dollar goes.
We publish audited financials, annual reports and impact data every year. Our books are open — trust is earned, not assumed.
Programs & direct aid78%
Healthcare & therapy12%
Administration6%
Fundraising4%
4★
Charity rating
A+
Accountability
98¢
To programs
Trusted by partners and supporters worldwide
- UNICEF
- Save the Children
- Red Cross
- Caritas
- USAID
- EU Aid
- World Vision
- Doctors Without Borders
Contact
We'd love to hear from you.
Questions about programs, partnerships, sponsorship or volunteering — our team responds within 24 hours.
- Emailuaorphanagefoundation@gmail.com
- Phone+380 44 123 4567
- Office12 Sofiivska Street, Kyiv 01001, Ukraine
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