“ Light will win over darkness ”
(Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
As a Ukrainian myself, I lived through the first terrifying days of the full-scale invasion in my hometown of Kharkiv — hiding in a neighbor’s basement for a week as residential areas were shelled, before finding a way to flee back to Vietnam. Supporting my country has become the most important mission of my life. I now donate the profits from my photography to Ukraine.
If you also want to help but aren’t sure where to begin, here are trusted organizations that Ukrainians know and rely on. Your donation — no matter the size — can truly make a difference.
Trusted Ukrainian Organizations You Can Support
Launched by President Zelenskyy, UNITED24 is the official platform for global donations to Ukraine. Funds go directly to Ukraine’s National Bank and are distributed to cover critical needs:
- Defense & demining
- Humanitarian and medical aid
- Rebuilding Ukraine
This foundation supports Ukrainian defenders with equipment that saves lives: thermal cameras, drones, tactical gear, vehicles, and more.
From drones to medical supplies, this well-known Ukrainian volunteer-led organization provides direct support to soldiers and defenders.
A local grassroots group from my hometown, this NGO provides direct support to military units they personally know — from supplying generators to repairing vehicles and tires. I personally donate to them regularly because they’re doing incredible, direct-impact work that truly makes a difference.
This organization helps children and families affected by war with psychological support, housing, evacuations, food, and clothing.
Dedicated to rescuing animals from war zones, UAnimals provides food, shelter, and evacuations for animals across Ukraine.
Слава Україні!
Glory to Ukraine!
