United Help Ukraine’s Medical Aid Program provides supplies and equipment to state-run and military hospitals across Ukraine. We also help cover medical expenses for wounded service members and veterans. United Help Ukraine offers additional support for living and travel costs for those who require long-term treatment.
Two smaller components of the program promote the Mental Wellness of civilians traumatized by war and the Wounded Warrior. We pay for travel to the U.S. for amputee defenders in need of prostheses, physical therapy, and emotional support.
Through purchases, partnerships, and in-kind donations from the U.S. and abroad, we obtain and distribute everything from syringes to ventilators and other life-saving operating-room equipment. The State of Maryland donated several ventilators that we transported to hospitals in need.
This program also provides triage-training funds to help medical providers in Ukraine handle mass casualty events. UHU has a joint venture with the Syrian American Medical Association in Washington, D.C., and the Ukrainian Medical Association called Project 22. This collaboration supplies a network of 22 hospitals on the front lines with resources to handle mass casualties.
“Medical aid is incredibly crucial during this time of intense conflict, and our Medical Aid Program allows us to provide much-needed, life-saving supplies to hospitals and other medical facilities across Ukraine.” Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU. Learn about how you can help in many ways and directly make an impact on the lives of Ukrainians.
Projects
Mental Wellness SMUHA
Launched by United Help Ukraine, SMUHA Family Resilience Project is a mental health initiative designed to support Ukrainian children and families navigating the psychological impact of war.Every day, children and parents are living through displacement, loss, and prolonged stress. Without timely support, these experiences can lead to long-term emotional and developmental challenges.SMUHA works to address these needs through structured, accessible psychological support and capacity-building.“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.What SMUHA doesSMUHA focuses on building a coordinated system of support that combines direct services with professional training.
Training and supervision
The program prepares psychologists and volunteers through structured training and ongoing supervision, helping ensure consistent and responsible care delivery.
Direct support for families
Psychologists provide individual counseling, group sessions, and structured activities that help children and parents process stress and restore emotional balance.
Family-centered approach
Support is designed for both children and parents, recognizing that recovery and resilience happen within the family unit.
Expanding access to care
SMUHA is developing a broader support network to improve access to psychological services and connect families with appropriate levels of care when needed.Current reachSMUHA is an active program with measurable outputs:• 300+ psychologists trained• 27,000+ children and adults reached• A growing network of resilience hubsThese figures reflect ongoing work and continue to evolve as the program expands.Where the work happensSMUHA operates through in-person resilience hubs, where children and families receive consistent psychological support in structured, safe environments.Four hubs are currently active in:• Kyiv• Irpin• Ivano-Frankivsk• ChernihivAt these locations, families can access:• Individual and group sessions• Programs designed for children• Family-oriented counseling• Structured environments that support emotional stabilizationThese hubs represent the operational core of the program.Why this mattersUkraine is facing a significant and long-term mental health challenge. Prolonged exposure to stress and trauma affects children’s development, family dynamics, and community stability.
Early and consistent support can reduce these risks and help families maintain functioning and resilience over time.
SMUHA contributes to this effort by combining direct care with workforce development—helping expand access to psychological support where it is needed.SMUHA supports Ukrainian families in managing the psychological impact of war—through practical care, trained professionals, and accessible support systems.
The Wounded Warrior Program, part of the Medical Aid Program Medical Aid Program, supports travel to the U.S. for treatment of Ukrainian wounded warriors. 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.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.
Reboot the System. Reboot the Soul.United Help Ukraine’s REBOOT initiative puts the individual at the center—walking alongside veterans through physical recovery, emotional healing, and the journey back to civilian life. At the same time, we strengthen the systems that support recovery—from hospitals and rehabilitation centers to education and reintegration pathways—because stronger systems create stronger futures for every person they serve.Wounded Warriors Rehabilitation InitiativeThe Wounded Warriors Rehabilitation Initiative is a pilot program developed in partnership with the National Ability Center (NAC) in Park City, Utah, through UHU’s REBOOT Initiative.Our goal is to provide access to world-class adaptive rehabilitation for Ukraine’s wounded defenders, helping them rebuild physical strength, confidence, and independence after severe injuries.We will bring 14 wounded Ukrainian defenders to the United States for a one-week adaptive rehabilitation program at the National Ability Center. Caregivers and two experienced group leaders will accompany the participants. The group leaders will then bring their experience and knowledge back to Ukraine.The initiative is the first step toward a broader vision: expanding rehabilitation opportunities for wounded Ukrainian veterans and building long-term cooperation between U.S. and Ukrainian rehabilitation professionals.A week of rehabilitation in UtahFrom January 24–30, 2027, participants will take part in adaptive sports and outdoor recreation while benefiting from peer support at the National Ability Center’s 26-acre reserve and trail system.The program will include adaptive skiing, indoor climbing, mountain biking, pickleball, sled hockey, a ranch challenge course, equine-assisted learning, yoga, hiking, and time exploring Park City and Utah Olympic Park.Led by NAC's experienced team, the program will help veterans challenge themselves, discover new possibilities, and build confidence and independence.Our goal: $50,000Funds will support international and domestic travel, ground transportation, travel insurance, participant and caregiver expenses, program logistics, and professional photography and videography.Help us bring 14 wounded Ukrainian defenders to Utah to change their lives and the lives of many others.Donate nowWhy this mattersRussia’s unrelenting aggression since 2014 escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022. Since the full-scale invasion, an estimated 400,000 Ukrainian defenders have been wounded, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.“Rebuilding an independent Ukraine depends on healing and reintegrating the many wounded defenders reliant on prosthetics, physical therapy, and psychological support. Our partnership with the National Ability Center in Utah is part of the solution.”
— Maryna Baydyuk, CEO, United Help Ukraine.Ukraine does have organizations doing important work in prosthetics, rehabilitation, and reintegration. However, the scale of need exceeds available capacity. More rehabilitation opportunities, trained specialists, and accessible adaptive rehabilitation and sports programs are urgently needed.Behind these numbers are individuals and families facing physical recovery, emotional challenges, and the difficult journey back to family, community, sport, and civilian life. This initiative provides an opportunity to support individual recovery while building knowledge and partnerships that can contribute to greater rehabilitation capacity in Ukraine.A model for UkraineLessons learned in Utah will benefit many wounded Ukrainian veterans and the impact of the program will continue to grow. The two experienced veteran and rehabilitation leaders will carry knowledge and experience back to Ukraine and advocate for expanded rehabilitation opportunities. They will share best practices with rehabilitation professionals and veterans’ organizations and strengthen international connections. The group leaders are:VADYM SVYRYDENKO
Advisor to the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine on Rehabilitation of Combatants
Ukrainian combat medic, veteran, and advocate for the rehabilitation and rights of wounded defenders.PAVLO KOZAK
Co-founder & Vice President, Tytany-Lviv Adaptive Sports Club · President, Lviv Wheelchair Basketball Federation
An advocate with 26 years of experience in active rehabilitation and adaptive sports, including 12 years working with veterans.UHU and the NAC envision future exchanges between U.S. and Ukrainian rehabilitation professionals, which may include a trip by NAC specialists to Ukraine.United Help Ukraine leads the Wounded Warriors Rehabilitation Initiative in partnership with the National Ability Center. Support from ambassadors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and individual donors makes travel and rehabilitation possible.Donate now
We were honored to support BC Titans Lviv on their journey to Germany, where they proudly represented Ukraine at the Tournament Braunschweig and earned a bronze medal.
