OUR MISSION
The People of Ukraine Foundation builds bridges between Ukraine, the USA and the international community by empowering veterans, families, and communities with the knowledge, skills, resources, and partnerships needed to thrive. Through humanitarian action, innovation, education, and global cooperation, we help create lasting opportunities while celebrating the resilience, culture, and potential of modern Ukraine.
Established in Virginia in 2016, the People of Ukraine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. We are volunteer-based and support Ukrainian combat veterans transitioning to civilian life through humanitarian aid, empowerment, and education. All donations are tax deductible and directly benefit veterans and their families.
OUR PROGRAMS
Hire Combat Veterans of Ukraine Initiative – Prepares wounded and transitioning veterans for meaningful civilian employment through training, mentorship, and resilience-building.
English Language & Computer Skills Courses – Free language courses and IT training since 2019, trained over 650 veterans to aid reintegration and employment.
U.S.–Ukraine Veteran Entrepreneur Exchange Forums – Promotes veteran-led business development and leadership grounded in dignity, respect, and discipline.
Bilateral Platform: Supporting Combat Veterans of Ukraine – A collaborative initiative linking U.S. and Ukrainian experts to address veterans’ psychological, physical, and social needs through integrated, family-centered care.
Crisis Response Veteran Teams Training – US-Ukraine Veteran Exchange – Veteran training to recognize and respond to veteran crises, ensuring safety, stabilization, and connection to essential services.
U.S.–Ukraine Veteran Exchange & PTSD Programs Round Table – Brought together experts to share U.S. best practices for PTSD care, focusing on effective therapies, family support, reintegration, and sustainable treatment models.
U.S.–Ukraine Combat Psychologist Exchange – Facilitates hands-on collaboration between psychologists and combat veterans to improve rapid response and stress-intervention capacity.
Rehabilitation Through Sports – Sponsored the U.S.–Ukraine Freedom Summit and the first U.S.–Ukraine Veterans Charity Golf Tournament at Joint Base Andrews.