Ukraine War Amps is a worldwide, multinational grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Ukrainians affected by the ongoing war. We provide direct assistance to wounded veterans, families of fallen Ukrainian heroes, children affected by war, internally displaced families, elderly individuals, and civilians whose lives have been devastated by the conflict.
Every donation goes directly toward supporting a beneficiary or humanitarian initiative, helping restore dignity, stability, and hope.
Help us help.
· Wounded veterans
· Families of fallen heroes
· Children of war
· Elderly
· Internally displaced persons
· Refugees
· Civilians affected by war
· Compassion
· Transparency
· Accountability
· Volunteer-driven
· Direct impact
How Ukraine War Amps Began
Ukraine War Amps was founded in July 2014 by Gene Berezovski and John Broadhead, bringing together a shared commitment to supporting Ukrainians affected by the conflict.
For John, the work was deeply personal. His father was a Canadian veteran and a World War II amputee, giving John an understanding of the challenges that can follow a life-changing injury. Gene, who is of Ukrainian descent, also had a strong personal connection to Ukraine and its people. Together, they brought their experiences and commitment to helping others to the creation of Ukraine War Amps.
The organization began as a community of caring people focused on assisting amputees, wounded and injured veterans, and civilians affected by the conflict. In 2014, UWA supported its first beneficiary, a double amputee from Kharkiv.
Growing to Meet the Need
As the need for assistance grew, UWA developed a more structured approach to providing ongoing support. In February 2015, Adopt a Soldier was established to provide assistance to wounded and disabled veterans. This program became one of UWA’s longstanding initiatives.
The I CARE program followed, extending assistance to children affected by war and families experiencing hardship. Together, these programs have provided more than a quarter of a million dollars in assistance.
In 2022, UWA expanded its humanitarian response through the Save Ukraine program. This initiative provided support to hospitals, internally displaced people, families, children, and others facing difficult circumstances.
A Volunteer-Driven Community
From the beginning, volunteers have been at the heart of Ukraine War Amps. Volunteers in Canada and Ukraine work together to coordinate assistance, connect donors with beneficiaries, and support UWA programs.
Over the years, the organization has grown through the commitment of volunteers, donors, and supporters around the world. Hundreds of wounded Ukrainians have received assistance, along with families, children, elderly people, and others affected by the conflict.
Today, Ukraine War Amps continues the work that began in 2014, bringing people together to provide practical assistance and support to Ukrainians in need.
