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. These professionals can provide training to 750 defenders and combat medics monthly. We train ordinary soldiers with essential TacMed skills to assist themselves, civilians, other wounded defenders, and medical staff. These simple skills can save many lives when medics are not immediately available. We also train defenders at the locations where they are based. During 2024, thanks to your support and donations for this initiative, we boosted training capacity significantly. By November 2024, United Help Ukraine trained over 10,500 defenders to save lives using tactical medicine techniques and tools. 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. Please, find out how you can help save the lives of people on the frontlines. Every dollar matters. There’s no small donation. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.
Learn moreThe Humanitarian Welfare Program 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.
The 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 medical aid and 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 ProgramMedical 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 with the heartbreaking story of a defender after being captive. “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 the breathtaking story of Ukrainian defender and former barista Dmytro, who received aid under this initiative. United Help Ukraine supports defenders with prosthetics by sponsoring their participation in the world-renowned annual Marine Corps Marathon, held annually in Washington, D.C. Learn how you can support these brave people.
Learn moreThrough 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.