Dear Friends,
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate due to russia’s ongoing aggression. Despite diplomatic efforts to secure peace, russia’s relentless attacks on Ukrainian cities have resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
UN reports confirm that hundreds of innocent civilians, including many children, have been killed and over 1,300 injured in just the first three months of 2025. Not a single day in March passed without an attack harming civilians. Nearly 13 million people in Ukraine urgently need humanitarian assistance, and more than 10 million have been forced to flee their homes.
Families face impossible decisions daily – stay amidst relentless shelling, without reliable access to heat, water, and electricity, or risk everything by fleeing their homes in search of safety.
In these challenging times, your support makes our work possible.
Each clean water station built, each medical facility equipped, each family evacuated from the frontlines represents lives changed and HOPE restored. Through our combined efforts, we’re not just providing aid—we’re helping build resilience and creating pathways to recovery for communities across Ukraine.
Nova Ukraine Annual 2024 Impact Report
Stand for American Values, Stand for Ukraine
We invite you to join us on April 6 in D.C. at the Lincoln Memorial for a powerful rally: “Stand for American Values. Support Ukraine.” Register today.
Together with the American Coalition for Ukraine, we’re gathering voices from across the country to support Ukraine during this important time. Hundreds will also attend the 6th Ukraine Action Summit to meet lawmakers and advocate for lasting support.
Medical Aid: Rebuilding Lives
At the end of 2024, Nova Ukraine, together with the Ukrainian Ministry of Health, launched the Ukraine Without Pain project. The initiative aims to create a network of pain centers for treating chronic pain in Ukraine, supply hospitals with the necessary equipment, and fund doctor training.
One success story is Ilya, a defender who survived amputation, rehabilitation, re-amputation, and months of debilitating pain. At the Feofaniya Clinical Hospital, one of two medical facilities implementing the project, specialists performed interventions that significantly reduced his pain. The most dramatic change came when Ilya received an implanted spinal cord stimulator.
“This stimulator completely eliminated the pain. A nice bonus was that it also removed phantom pain. Now I will recover, and life will begin. Next year, my friend and I will go to the Invictus Games,” Ilya shared. Watch a video here.
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and we want to recognize the extraordinary contributions of Ukrainian women during this conflict. Women have become pillars of resilience and recovery:
- 59% of all new businesses in Ukraine in 2024 were started by women
- More than 68,000 women have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine5,000 women are actively serving in combat roles
- Our Small Business Grant programs support numerous women-led projects that create real impact in their communities
We’re particularly proud of entrepreneurs like Lyubov with her famous “Victory” bread from Craft Bakery, demonstrating how women are rebuilding Ukraine’s economy even amidst war. Earlier this year, we proudly celebrated a major milestone: the baking of the two-millionth loaf, for vulnerable families living near the frontlines.
A special thank you to our incredible Nova Ukraine team members and partners—including many women working tirelessly behind the scenes to make our aid programs possible. Your dedication inspires us daily.
Clean Water, Every Day
When russia destroyed the water pipeline to Mykolaiv in 2022, they left 250,000 residents without access to clean drinking water. Today, 4.6 million Ukrainians still face water insecurity.
Your Impact:
- 6 water stations established in the Mykolaiv region
- 24/7 operation, even during power outages
- 30,000 residents now have daily access to clean water
“Water is not just a basic need—it’s life itself. Thank you for not forgetting us.”— Olena, Mykolaiv resident. Watch the impact.
Education initiatives: Science Kids Program
The Science Kids program, launched by our partner NGO INSCIENCE, provides children with the opportunity to explore science through interactive online lectures and research-based tasks.
Between July 2024 and January 2025, Science Kids hosted 34 webinars featuring distinguished Ukrainian scientists, including: Astrophysicist Olena Kompaniiets, Paleontologist Vadym Yanenko, Neurobiologist Viktoriia Kravchenko.
More than 2,100 children have participated in the program, engaging in creative assignments that reinforce their understanding. With the ninth season already underway, Nova Ukraine continues to support Science Kids and broaden its efforts to deliver quality education through youth-focused initiatives across Ukraine.
Stay Engaged. Stay Informed. Stand with Ukraine.
Donate. Impact. Change.
We greatly value your support, and it is indeed crucial. Please consider donating monthly. Your consistent contributions are vital to sustaining our efforts and driving meaningful change over time. Your commitment will make a lasting difference, and we sincerely appreciate your consideration. Donate now or learn how you can help.
