Razom together with the famous Ukrainian travel blogger Anton Ptushkin, held a fundraiser in the United States to purchase 10 mobile bath and laundry complexes for the defenders of Ukraine on the front lines.
The fundraiser included two charity meetings with Anton Ptushkin in New York, which drew over 300 attendees, as well as an online auction where people could purchase valuable commemorative items to support the defenders of Ukraine.
Some of the items up for auction included:
A flag with the signatures of three Ukrainian generals — Zaluzhny, Syrsky, and Pavlyuk — which sold for $6,900.
A copy of Time magazine with Valery Zaluzhny on the cover and his autograph, which sold for $5,600.
A baseball bat signed by members of the New York Yankees baseball team, which sold for $3,700.
A bracelet with the “Azovstal” logo and the signature of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, which sold for $2,600.
Chevrons with the image of Patron the Dog, the hero dog who helped detect landmines in Ukraine, which sold for $3,700.
“Before I came to the United States, I tried to raise funds for one bath and laundry complex through my social media in Ukraine,” said Anton Ptushkin. “I was surprised to raise the money we needed in just two hours, and I raised the money for the second complex just within a day. This showed me that Ukrainians are willing to donate to humanitarian items for the military. However, people in Ukraine are also willing to donate to weapons and drones, while American people are more cautious about donating to these things and prefer to donate to humanitarian items. This is why I decided to try to raise money for mobile bath and laundry complexes in the United States. We did our first fundraiser and it was a success, so we decided to continue.”
Ptushkin also said that he chose New York as the starting point for the fundraiser because there is a large Ukrainian diaspora in the city. Jason Birchard, an owner of famous New York restaurant Veselka, generously donated $20,000 from his Stand With Ukraine Fund to the event.
Overall, the fundraiser raised $200,000, which will be used to purchase 10 mobile bath and laundry complexes. The showers are currently being manufactured near Kyiv and will soon be delivered to the front lines.
“It’s great to see that people from all over the world are coming together to support Ukraine,” said Olya Yarichkivska, one of the founders of the Razom foundation and the head of the Razom Heroes program in the United States.
“The money raised from this fundraiser will provide our defenders with much-needed bathing and laundry facilities, which are essential in this hot weather. We will continue to do everything we can to support Ukraine and its defenders.”
The Razom Heroes program is one of the many initiatives of the Razom foundation and the “Together for Ukraine” non-profit that are providing vital assistance to the defenders of Ukraine.
The program has already provided the frontline with over 130,000 tactical first aid kits, 3,000 combat medic backpacks, 100 pickup trucks/evacuation vehicles, 2,000 drones, walkie-talkies, repeaters, generators, starlinks, and other essential items for victory.
We are grateful for your interest in our work here at Razom for Ukraine. Please refer to our frequently asked questions below for information you are seeking about our mission delivery and/or how to get involved. If you don’t see your question answered on this page, please contact us with your inquiry at info@razomforukraine.org. Thank you!
How can one volunteer for Razom?
Razom for Ukraine was built on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers working together toward a common goal. As we grow, we continue to seek volunteers to support our various projects and initiatives. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. While we cannot promise immediate placement, we’ll reach out as soon as new volunteer requests emerge from our teams. You can also email volunteering@razomforukraine.org.
In the meantime, you don’t have to wait for us; there are already opportunities to support Ukraine today:
Participate in information events and advocate for Ukraine on social media. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest initiatives, and subscribe to our e-newsletter for news on how you can support Ukraine in your community and beyond.
Initiate a third-party fundraiser on behalf of Razom and feel free to be as creative as possible. People have started personal fundraisers for Razom on social media, hosted charity concerts, poetry readings, and evenings dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s cause.
How can one get help for Ukrainian service members?
Razom provides life-saving support to those doing the valiant work of safeguarding lives in wartime. While our organization may not directly provide the type of help you’re looking for, we encourage you to visit this page for resources and information that may guide you to the appropriate channels for your needs.
How can one get help for medical institutions?
For detailed information on how to properly apply for aid for medical institutions across Ukraine from Razom, please go to the link.
How can one get (personal) humanitarian aid?
Under the current circumstances, the efforts and attention of Razom are focused on supporting first responders and medics, medical facilities, and field hospitals, as well as advocating for Ukrainian victory. We also support Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing aid in their communities.
If you are a newly arrived refugee from Ukraine to New York (USA), Razom does have an online resource – our Refugee Infohub – to guide you through obtaining services and assistance.
If you are in Ukraine or another part of the U.S., we recommend reaching out to other local organizations that provide personal aid.
How can a nonprofit/organization get grants/help from Razom?
Our grant-making program, Razom’s Relief works to foster a resilient and sustainable recovery that ensures the competitiveness of the Ukrainian economy and opportunities for those living in Ukraine. We do this via strategic investment into Ukrainian community initiatives.
The main areas of focus are:
Investing in development of Ukrainian Civil Society organizations
Providing educational and leadership development opportunities for children and youth, with a focus on STEM.
Ensuring competitiveness within the Ukrainian economy by getting people back to work with the necessary skills
Providing opportunities for veterans and women to join the workforce
Ensuring recovery via projects in water and green energy space
We are working on finalizing our new mandate and will share it soon. In the meantime, you can leave information about your organization here. Or apply for organizational development grant or mentorship here.
Can you share our fundraising page with your audience?
Razom’s mission delivery currently focuses on five program areas: Heroes, Health, Relief, Advocacy and Connect, for which we actively fundraise and which allows us to remain a sustainable nonprofit organization. Because of this we can’t support fundraising for other organizations and are not a platform for other organizations’ fundraising efforts.
How can we partner?
Please send your inquiry to our email: info@razomforukraine.org and our team will get in touch with you at the earliest possible time.
Please visit this page for more information about Razom’s Cars for Victory initiative. To apply for consideration, please fill in this form.
How can I donate?
Philanthropic support is critical in fulfilling Razom’s mission and we are very grateful to our generous donors. Razom, Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization with EIN # 46-4604398. Donations and gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations and can be made online at our dedicated page: https://www.razomforukraine.org/donate/.
I am interested in working at Razom – do you have any opportunities?
To learn about career and internship opportunities, please visit our website.
Do you accept clothing donations, etc?
At this time we don’t accept in-kind donations in other forms than medical equipment and supplies or non-military aid to Ukrainian first responders and front line personnel.
We advise you to check with your local church or community center whether they can distribute some items directly.
Do you offer United for Ukraine (U4U) Sponsorship?
Razom does not provide sponsorship and should not be referenced as a sponsoring organization on the USCIS visa form. However, Ukrainians can connect with a sponsor using the following website: https://ukraine.welcome.us/connect.
ПОШИРЕНІ ЗАПИТАННЯ
Ми щиро вдячні за Ваш інтерес до нашої роботи в Razom for Ukraine. Будь ласка, ознайомтеся з відповідями на часті запитання нижче, щоб дізнатися більше про нашу місію та способи долучення. Якщо Ви не знайдете відповіді на своє запитання, будь ласка, звертайтеся до нас за електронною адресою info@razomforukraine.org. Дякуємо!
Як можна стати волонтером Razom?
Razom for Ukraine була заснована завдяки відданості сотень волонтерів, які працювали разом заради спільної мети. Ми продовжуємо шукати волонтерів для підтримки наших різних проєктів та ініціатив. Якщо ви зацікавлені у волонтерстві, будь ласка, заповніть цю форму. Хоча ми не можемо гарантувати миттєве залучення, ми зв’яжемося з вами, як тільки виникне потреба в нових волонтерах. Ви також можете написати на volunteering@razomforukraine.org.
Тим часом ви можете підтримати Україну вже сьогодні:
Брати участь в інформаційних заходах та підтримувати Україну в соціальних мережах. Слідкуйте за нами у Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn та підпишіться на нашу електронну розсилку, щоб отримувати новини про те, як ви можете допомогти Україні.
Приєднуйтесь до нашої мережі адвокації та звертайтеся до своїх обраних представників.
Відвідуйте мітинги та акції протесту у своєму місті; звертайтеся до наших партнерів Svitanok або Klych для більш детальної інформації.
Підтримуйте відповідні петиції та/або бойкотуйте компанії, що продовжують працювати в Росії.
Відвідуйте заходи, які підтримує Razom.
Подайте заявку на стажування в Razom.
Організуйте сторонній фандрейзер на користь Razom. Люди вже започаткували особисті збори коштів у соціальних мережах, проводили благодійні концерти, поетичні читання та вечори на підтримку України.
Як можна допомогти українським військовим?
Razom надає життєво необхідну підтримку тим, хто здійснює героїчну роботу зі збереження життів під час війни. Хоча наша організація може не надавати саме ту допомогу, яку ви шукаєте, ми рекомендуємо відвідати цю сторінку для отримання ресурсів та інформації.
Як можна отримати допомогу для медичних установ?
Для детальної інформації про те, як правильно подати заявку на допомогу для медичних установ по всій Україні від Razom, будь ласка, перейдіть за цим посиланням.
Як можна отримати (особисту) гуманітарну допомогу?
На даний момент Razom зосереджує свої зусилля на підтримці медиків, медичних закладів та мобільних шпиталів, а також на адвокації перемоги України. Ми також підтримуємо українські неурядові організації (НУО), що надають допомогу в своїх громадах.
Якщо ви нещодавно прибули як біженець з України до Нью-Йорка (США), Razom має онлайн ресурс — Refugee Infohub, щоб допомогти вам з отриманням послуг та допомоги.
Як неприбуткова організація може отримати гранти/допомогу від Razom?
Наша грантова програма Razom’s Relief спрямована на стійке відновлення України через стратегічні інвестиції в ініціативи українських громад.
Основні напрями:
Інвестування у розвиток громадянського суспільства в Україні.
Освіта та лідерство для дітей та молоді, з акцентом на STEM.
Підтримка конкурентоспроможності економіки України.
Підтримка ветеранів та жінок у працевлаштуванні.
Проєкти у сфері водопостачання та зеленої енергетики.
Як можна партнерувати з Razom?
Будь ласка, надсилайте ваші запити на info@razomforukraine.org, і наша команда зв’яжеться з вами якомога швидше.
In acknowledgement of all the hard work volunteers, supporters, partners, and donors have put into Razom’s Emergency Response for almost five straight months now, we’ve put together an Impact Report. We’re making history together, #Razom, and we wouldn’t be able to do it any other way. So take a look, read it, share it, and help us continue this great work for Ukraine.
On Friday, many Americans watched in horror as Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Ukraine’s “attitude” toward the United States after three grueling years of war. Their hostility demonstrated a growing disconnect between American leaders and the popular will.
The fact is that most Americans know Ukraine’s cause is just. Ukrainians are defending themselves against a ruthless aggressor who rapes, plunders, and murders countless innocents. Most Americans know that Putin is evil. And most Americans will not remain neutral.
Amid these alarming signals of wavering U.S. support for Ukraine and growing diplomatic overtures toward Putin’s Russia, Americans are coming together to demand principled foreign policy and continued support for Ukraine and other key U.S. allies. Please contact your Senators and Representatives today to emphasize that Ukraine is our ally.
The Truth About Republican Voter Support for Ukraine
Not only are the White House’s views on Ukraine out of step with the country as a whole, but with Republican voters as well. In a recent Wall Street Journal Op-Ed, Razom revealed the result of our recent poll that backs this up:
✅ 69% of Trump supporters agree that Russia is the aggressor. ✅ 5 times more Trump supporters have a favorable opinion of President Zelenskyy than Vladimir Putin. ✅ 71% of Trump supporters are more likely to back Ukraine aid when they learn that Russia has kidnapped more than 19,000 Ukrainian children.
This poll is significant because it reveals that Republican voters hold more nuanced and supportive views on Ukraine than the White House’s stance suggests.
Why This Moment Matters
Bipartisan lawmakers have provided Ukraine with vital moral and material support over the years. But now, some leaders are reconsidering their positions and asking whether supporting Ukraine is a winning political issue. The answer is yes.
📢 Every Republican House member who voted for Ukraine aid won their primary election. The American people see supporting Ukraine as the right—and winning—choice.
That’s why it’s so important to act now.
“The failed negotiations on Friday were not a win for America or Ukraine. The only beneficiaries were Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea. Supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom is not just about European security—it’s about U.S. national security. Russia has collaborated with Iran to attack American infrastructure, paid the Taliban for killing American soldiers, and traded military technologies with North Korea. America must send a clear message to all dictators: This is not what we stand for. Seventy percent of Republican voters say Russia is the aggressor, and 83% disapprove of Putin. It’s time to remind Washington what Americans truly care about,” – Mykola Murskyj, Director of Advocacy at Razom.
Take Action: You Can Make a Difference
America stands for freedom. Our leaders should, too. Here’s how you can help:
• Call or write your Representatives – Demand that they continue supporting Ukraine and reject any effort to cave to Putin. Surrender is not an option. Take Action Now:www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE
• Donate to support Razom’s work – Help fund the crucial efforts that keep Ukraine’s cause front and center in Washington: razomforukraine.org/donate
Like so many organizations serving Ukraine before February 2022, Razom could not have predicted Ukraine would be operating under sustained military assault for so long, fighting for its survival and doing so under the most extraordinary circumstances. But if asked to make any prediction at that time, it would have been that one should never underestimate the determination and courage of Ukrainian civil society.
After all, it was by the power of its example that Razom was founded in 2014 after the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine. That’s why strengthening and expanding our partnerships with grassroots organizations, who know the needs of their communities better than anyone, has been one of Razom’s key strategies in addressing humanitarian and recovery efforts since the full-scale invasion.
In three years, we’ve worked with over 200 local NGOs and granted $11.4M to support projects in humanitarian aid, renewal and renovation, provision of clean water and energy, household farming, children’s STEM education, reskilling and upskilling programs, and much more. But by 2023, Razom understood that for these hyperlocal and innovative solutions to challenges faced by war-affected communities to persist, Ukraine’s civil society organizations would need greater resources for their own sustainable development. That’s how the Razom Sylnishi project (“Stronger Together” in Ukrainian) was born.
This initiative aims to support the organizational capacity-building of Ukrainian NGOs. Less than 5% of financing goes directly to projects run by these types of organizations. The community of grantees we built through Razom Relief, revealed that 75% of our grantees named a lack of financing as their main problem, while 39% pointed to a lack of qualified personnel, and 30% the lack of long-term strategy. Through Razom Syl’nishi we are:
• Providing organizational grants and mentorship to raise the standards of professionalism, transparency, and cooperation between NGOs
•Organizing training and education in topics most important for organizational development
•Hosting an annual conference (since 2023) to inspire and connect a powerful coalition of civil society and community organizations
• Convening regular online meetings for grantees
All of this activity ensures that Ukrainian NGOs are on an accelerated path towards sustainable development, able to serve their communities now and in the long-term.
In 2024, Razom Sylnishi supported 16 organizations from our network with organizational grants. Thanks to these grants, they were able to strengthen their organizations, attract new donors, and launch new projects.
This year, as part of Razom Relief’s overall investments, another $1.8M has been earmarked to ensure that local NGOs have the support they need – both in getting effective projects funded and in strengthening their organizational development.
Indeed, a second wave of organizational grants and mentoring support will open to NGOs across Ukraine that work in the areas corresponding to our mission. These grants are targeted towards improving fundraising capacity. Applications are due March 8, 2025 with grant awards announced on April 8, 2025.
As Ukrainians continue to deal with the consequences of Russia’s unlawful, brutal invasion, and the U.S. shifts its policy toward foreign aid precipitated by USAID disruptions, we have a unique opportunity to address the need. Razom has been able to contribute to building a network of more robust CSOs over the course of its history only because of the generosity of our donors. Your gift to Razom today can have an immediate impact in ensuring this work continues.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Razom for Ukraine, alongside Nova Ukraine, stepped onto one of the world’s most influential platforms to ensure Ukraine’s voice was heard. As the world’s top leaders gathered to discuss the future of technology, sustainability, and global security, we made it clear: Ukraine is not just a country at war—it is a country building the future.
Taking Up Space, Shifting the Narrative
At Davos, we engaged with global influencers, policymakers, and investors, reinforcing our role as a trusted bridge between Ukraine and the world. Our participation wasn’t just about awareness—it was about action. We inserted Ukraine into the conversations that matter, showcasing how Ukrainian innovation and resilience are shaping global trends.
Key Highlights from Our Participation:
🔹 Davos Lodge Panel: The Power of Innovation—Ukraine’s Key to the Future Razom and Nova Ukraine hosted a powerful discussion on Ukraine’s technological leadership and innovation. Moderated by Dora Chomiak (CEO of Razom for Ukraine), the panel featured Mariam Naiem (Independent Researcher & Author), Yaroslav Azhnuyk (Founder & CEO of TheFourthLaw.ai), and Nick Bilogorskiy (Founder of Nova Ukraine & Managing Partner of Dnipro VC), who highlighted Ukraine’s contributions to sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and drone technology.
🔹 Freedom & Democracy: More Than Just Words Mariam Naiem delivered an inspiring reflection on the Ukrainian meaning of ‘freedom’, reinforcing why Ukraine’s struggle is a fight for democratic values worldwide.
🔹 Ukraine as an Innovation Hub Yaroslav Azhnuyk presented Ukraine’s advancements in drone technology, illustrating how Ukrainian engineers are pioneering defense innovations at an unmatched scale. Nick Bilogosrskiy highlighted Ukraine’s tech ecosystem, citing global successes like Grammarly and MacPaw as evidence of the country’s resilience and talent.
Watch full panel here:
🔹 Ukraine House Davos Panel: Aligning Interests—The U.S., Ukraine, and a Path to a Just and Sustainable Peace
Dora Chomiak, CEO of Razom for Ukraine, joined a high-level panel discussion on Ukraine’s economic potential and geopolitical role. Participants included Daniel F. Runde (Senior Vice President at CSIS), Ambassador Kurt Volker (Founder of Alliance Strategic Advisors), RDML (Ret.) Michael Hewitt (Co-Founder & CEO of IP3 Corporation), and Andy Hunder (President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine). The conversation explored Ukraine’s role as a future economic powerhouse, its path to EU integration, and the investment opportunities that will shape the country’s recovery.
Watch full panel here:
🔹 Justice & Accountability: Seizing Russian Assets Yuliya Ziskina, Razom Senior Legal Fellow, spoke on the crucial issue of seizing $350 billion in frozen Russian assets, arguing that the financial burden of war should shift from Western taxpayers to the aggressor. Her message was clear: the legal mechanisms that promote justice, accountability, and sustainable recovery for Ukraine are there, we just need the political will to use them.
Watch full panel here:
Why This Matters
Ukraine’s participation at Davos was more than symbolic—it was strategic.
• Together with our partners we made sure Ukraine was included in key discussions on global security, democracy, and economic development.
• We connected with decision-makers, investors, and media to advocate for concrete support for Ukraine’s future.
• We demonstrated that despite the war, Ukraine is actively contributing to solving some of the world’s greatest challenges.
What’s Next?
Razom together with our partners will continue to push Ukraine’s presence on the global stage, ensuring that its resilience, innovation, and leadership are recognized and supported. We invite you to join us in this mission—advocate, invest, and stand with Ukraine.
President Donald Trump is preparing to open negotiations for a settlement to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. No one wants peace more than Ukrainians—but they need a permanent and just peace, which can only be accomplished with U.S. support and historic, bold leadership from President Trump. As allies, the U.S. and Ukraine must negotiate from a position of strength over Russia. It’s time for President Trump to put Maximum Pressure on Russia through sanctions, unleashing American energy, and stopping Russia’s battlefield advances in order to force Putin to the table.
• Arm Ukraine so it can stabilize the front line, stop Russia’s bombardment of civilians, and start pushing Russian forces back again.
• Russia is under pressure—it’s running out of manpower to fight, it’s about to run out of tanks and cannons, and the economy is at risk of a recession. Putin is under tremendous pressure at home and abroad—just look at how he couldn’t save his client Bashar al-Assad in Syria—it’s time for the U.S. to squeeze Putin to force him to make peace, not give him a reprieve.
• The Biden administration refused to properly sanction Russia’s energy or financial sectors. It’s time for President Trump to unleash sanctions and American energy exports to break Russia’s war economy and force Putin to the table to end his war.
President Trump has signaled that he’s open to economic pressure on Russia, but Maximum Pressure won’t work without military assistance to Ukraine. Thanks to U.S. weapons, Russia has suffered record casualties on the battlefield—if this battlefield pressure lets up, Trump’s economic pressure will fail.
Joe Biden failed to properly arm Ukraine to succeed on the battlefield—it’s on Trump to act decisively and fix this mistake to achieve peace. Congress has equipped the Trump administration with a $3.8 billion dollar Presidential Drawdown Authority for Ukraine. President Trump must immediately make a new Presidential Drawdown to give Ukraine leverage for peace.
Security guarantees for Ukraine are the key to peace
The only way to achieve real peace in Europe is for Ukraine to receive credible security guarantees such as NATO membership. NATO is a defensive alliance that will never attack Russia—the only threat it poses to Putin is it stops him from trying to conquer more free countries. Without security guarantees, Ukraine won’t be able to rebuild itself. The only way to assure Ukrainians that Russia won’t restart its war in a few years is by boldly acting and finally allowing them to join NATO. Barack Obama and Joe Biden both left Ukraine in NATO’s waiting room—President-elect Trump must fix this by letting the strongest military in Europe be a U.S. ally.
• When Ukraine joins NATO, it will automatically make the alliance stronger and make Europe more secure. President Zelenskyy has suggested that once Ukraine joins NATO, Ukrainian forces could help reinforce bases in Europe to give the U.S. the necessary flexibility to meet security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Vladimir Putin is trying to trick President Trump into thinking that Ukrainian neutrality will end the war—it’s just another Moscow hoax. Putin wants Trump to make the same mistakes that Obama and Biden made and leave Ukraine in no-man’s-land so that Russia can rearm and restart the war in a few years. Trump must fix Obama and Biden’s mistake and finally let Ukraine help the U.S. as its strongest ally.
• Europe must step up and take ownership of security on the continent as President Trump has called for. In addition to buying American arms, it can do this by providing an intermediate security guarantee while Ukraine joins NATO to end the war. At Ukraine’s invitation and with enablement from the U.S., European troops should help enforce a ceasefire and European fighter jets should stop Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities.
Make Russia pay for Ukraine aid
Congress passed the REPO Act last year, giving President Trump the power to transfer the more than $5 billion in Russian state assets in the U.S. to help Ukraine. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said it would be “pure poetry” for Russia to be the first to pay for aid to Ukraine, and President Trump should do what Joe Biden refused to—use Russia’s own money to pay for aid to Ukraine.
The Biden administration also violated the REPO Act by failing to disclose a report on the true value of Russian state assets in U.S. jurisdiction, which experts believe are worth tens of billions of dollars. Once President Trump acts decisively on this issue, Europe will follow his leadership and make use of the hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Russian state assets in European jurisdiction.
Pass the Ukrainian Genocide Resolution in Congress
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) reintroduced a resolution recognizing Russia’s war against Ukraine as genocide (H.Res.16). It’s time for the House of Representatives to pass this resolution and rightly recognize Russia’s barbaric invasion, annihilation of Ukrainian cities, and mass abduction of Ukrainian children as genocide.
Razom has started 2025 with a strong commitment to our mission of supporting those who protect Ukraine and serve as first responders near the front. This month, we delivered essential equipment to the individuals serving in the First Presidential Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard, known as “Burevii.”
Provisions of disaster relief included generators, floodlights, power stations, tablets, life-saving communications equipment, and a mobile shower and laundry complex. These complexes, which cost $20,000 each, are equipped with water filtration systems, washers, dryers, and showers, offering much-needed hygiene solutions for hundreds of people. Compact and easily camouflaged to avoid drone detection, they provide a lifeline for those actively defending Ukraine’s freedom.
This initiative is part of Razom’s ongoing efforts to enhance the safety, health, and well-being of those tirelessly working to protect Ukrainians from Russian attacks.
Colonel Valentyn Ostrizhnyi expressed his gratitude, stating: “We deeply appreciate your continued support. Your commitment makes a difference for those serving on the front lines, helping them remain focused on their mission to protect Ukraine and its people.”
Evelina Kurilets, Razom’s Executive Director in Ukraine, emphasized the significance of the delivery: “This marks the beginning of a broader initiative to provide critical resources to our partners in Ukraine. We’re delivering life-saving equipment to the First Presidential Brigade, and in the coming weeks, we’ll extend support to additional units across Ukraine.”
Razom remains committed to its work of educating, activating and delivering to help those who need it most. Together, we are building a brighter future for Ukraine.
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure has been a primary target. This past year has brought a deliberate intensification of attacks on energy facilities, with Russia launching daily strikes against power grids and substations across the country. By now, more than 50% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been severely damaged or destroyed, leaving millions of Ukrainians without reliable electricity or heat during the coldest months.
Emergency workers have been working to restore the energy plants. Photograph: Reuters
Against this backdrop, Razom has stepped up with solutions tailored to meet urgent needs. Through the Razom Relief program, we delivered 30 charging stations and 13 high-capacity generators to civil society organizations and Razom grantees, ensuring they can continue their life-saving and community-building work.
Charging stations and generators provide the power to sustain education, healthcare, and shelter for displaced families. They enable public spaces and shelters to operate, even in areas heavily affected by Russian violence.
For example, the Korsakiv Center for Contemporary Ukrainian Art in Lutsk, which houses up to 100 internally displaced persons, uses the charging station we provided to power their educational center during the day, and their shelter at night.
Meanwhile, NGO “Platform Ednannia” in Zmiiv, Kharkiv region, now supports approximately 171 people with a fully functioning public space, thanks to the charging station it received.
As temperatures drop, the stakes become higher. The charging stations and generators Razom has delivered are used to not only power lights and phones but also to heat water, cook meals, and provide medical support. In Pershotravensk, Dnipropetrovsk region, a temporary shelter equipped with Razom’s charging station now serves as a sanctuary for older adults and children, offering warmth and a chance to recharge both their devices and their spirits.
Despite these hardships, the Ukrainian people persist. Every charging station, every generator is a reminder that even in the face of relentless attacks, Ukrainians find ways to carry on with life.
Your continued support makes this possible. Together, we’ve invested nearly $75,000 into equipment that directly supports communities in need—assisting everyday people l and enabling hope to thrive, even during the darkest days of winter.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine and Razom. Your generosity ensures that light, warmth, and resilience do not flag in the face of adversity.
Sources: Kyiv Independent Politico Razom for Ukraine Grantee Reports
From October 2nd to 8th 2024, the fourth medical trip of facial plastic reconstructive surgeons from the United States successfully took place in Lviv, in collaboration with Razom for Ukraine and INgenius.
Preparations for the mission began in the spring of 2024 and lasted over four months. During the patient selection process, nearly 100 applications were reviewed, and 35 of the most complex cases were chosen for reconstructive surgeries. Some of these patients were scheduled for surgery in May 2025.
Dr.Parag Gandhi, Dr. Augustine Moscatello, Dr. Ivanka Nebor
A total of 19 soldiers with serious defects of the ocular and frontal areas, midface area, significant damages of the soft tissues, nasal bones and oral cavity were successfully operated on.
Dr. John Frodel, Dr. Ryan Winters, Dr. Ivanka Nebor, Dr.Vitaliy Panchenko, Yuriy Tsivaniuk (surgical tech)
Some of the patients received implants to replace bone defects, including expensive highly technological patient-specific titanium 3D implants, produced and donated by Materialise. All surgeries and consultations for the mission participants were provided free of charge.Ukrainian surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses worked for seven days together with the American medical team.
The following procedures were performed:
Nasal reconstruction with a free forehead flap on a vascular pedicle – 7
Placement of the PSI (patient-specific titanium 3D implant) – 3
Commissuroplasty – 3
Placement of spherical orbital implants made of porous polyethylene (Medpor) – 5
Orbital floor/rim repair with titanium/porous polyethylene implants – 3
Eyelid reconstructions – 10
Upper lid gold weight placement for the correction of paralytic lagophthalmos – 2
Midface lift – 3
Additionally, there were scar revisions, canthoplasties, upper and lower eyelid fornix reconstructions, eviscerations, placements of ocular prostheses, lip reconstruction, cranioplasty, fat grafting for cheek tissues, and other operations.
Dr. John Frodel, Dr. Augustine Moscatello
It is also important to emphasize the significance of the training provided to Ukrainian specialists during the mission. The goal of the American team was not only to help severely wounded soldiers but also to pass on their experience to Ukrainian doctors. Therefore, even after this team work, the skills acquired can be applied to treat other complex patients.
Dr. Parag Gandhi, Dr.Kyrylo Chuhai, Dr. Volodymyr Salamashchak
Moreover, all operated patients will continue to be monitored by Ukrainian doctors, who will report on their condition to the American colleagues, which will allow the optimization of the recovery processes.
Some patients will undergo further stages of surgery and, if necessary, will have the opportunity to seek help from American doctors during the future missions.
The first week of October was highly productive for the mission team and successful for our patients.
This mission was unique: originally planned as a large-scale operation, it was scaled down due to recent attacks in the region. In response the determined team of seven, including facial reconstructive and oculoplastic surgeons, adapted to the circumstances and went forward. Despite the challenges, Razom’s team—led by Yuliia Shama, Lilies Dzaliuk and coordinator Nataliya Kuts —mobilized resources, restructured logistics, and ensured the success of this critical mission.
Nataliya Sawka joined the team as safety specialist, and did due diligence with analyzing threats and coordinating safety protocol.
The smaller team found Lviv relatively calm during the week, allowing them to work through a packed schedule of surgeries and consultations. Dr. Parag Gandhi emerged as a leader among the group of oculoplastic surgeons, creating a seamless collaboration with local specialists. Dr. Gandhi gave a talk (remotely) during this mission on Pericular Soft Tissue Reconstruction for a conference Glaucoma+. This exchange allowed Ukrainian and American doctors to share advanced techniques, further strengthening the cohort of Ukrainian surgeons in Lviv who now have the skills to address complex cases independently.
Beyond the operating rooms, Razom equipped local hospitals and shelters with vital supplies, including cots, sleeping bags, water, snacks, and disposable items, ensuring readiness for any future needs.
The Razom team expresses its sincere gratitude to everyone who made this project possible.
Dr.Augustine Moscatello, Dr.John Frodel, Dr.Ryan Winters, Dr.Parag Gandhi, Dr.Ivanka Nebor, Dr. Vitaliy Panchenko, Dr.Anna Tovkes, Dr.Yelyzaveta Baran & other Ukrainian doctors
We are grateful to:
The team of American surgeons and nurses:
Parag Gandhi — MD, Ophthalmology & Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Ryan Daniel Winters — MD, Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon
John Frodel — MD, Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology
Augustine Moscatello — MD, Professor, Chairman at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.
Ivanka Nebor — MD, resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery, Westchester Medical Center
Yurij Tsuvanyk — Surgical tech.
Jamie (Harold) Orange — Surgical tech.
For their invaluable contribution to the health of our servicemen and to the training of Ukrainian doctors.
The team of Ukrainian doctors:
Plastic surgeon Vitaliy Panchenko for his assistance in the implementation of the mission, organizing patient acceptance at his department, and performing surgeries at his hospital.
Dr.Ryan Winters, Dr. Vitaliy Panchenko
Also, a special thanks to the highly qualified and organized team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, interns, nurses, and junior medical staff at the Ukrainian hospital who were always ready and worked clearly, professionally, and in harmony.
The team of Ukrainian anesthesiologists
Ukrainian ophthalmologists with Dr. Parag Gandhi, Dr. Ivanka Nebor and Jamie Orange
The members of the INgenius team: Ivanka Nebor, Kyrylo Chuhai, Yelyzaveta Baran, Anna Tovkes, Ihor Solovey, Daryna Chernenko for organizing the patient selection and the high-level performance of the mission.
INgenius team (from left to right): Dr. Anna Tovkes, Dr. Kyrylo Chuhai, Dr. Yelyzaveta Baran, Dr. Ivanka Nebor, Ihor Solovei. Аnd also Dr.Panchenko Vitaliy, Dr.Parag Gandhi
Materialise Company for the production of 3D implants for our defenders, and also to the volunteers from the company — Anastasia Krychun, Olga Hornyak, and Kateryna Stepura for their assistance in preparing models and their high-quality visualization during the surgeries.
Materialise team (from left to right): Olha Horniak, Anastasiia Krychun, Kateryna Stepura
Razom for Ukraine team: Yuliia Shama, Lileia Dzhaliuk, Alexandra Domaradsky, Nataliya Kuts, Nataliya Sawka, Alex Malikova and Evgenii Kulachenko.
Yuliia Shama — Razom for Ukraine, Co-Pilot Manager, USA
Lileia Dzhaliuk — Razom for Ukraine, Co-Pilot Coordinator in Ukraine, Lviv
Natalia Kuts — Razom for Ukraine, Face to Face Team Coordinator, Lviv
Alexandra Domaradsky — Razom for Ukraine, Co-Pilot Coordinator, USA
Nataliya Sawka — Safety Coordinator Volunteer
Alexandra Malikova — Razom for Ukraine, Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, USA
Evgenii Kulachenko — Razom for Ukraine, Procurement Lead in Ukraine
We are proud to present Treasures of Ukraine, a stunning collection of silk scarves created by the preeminent Ukrainian brand OLIZ in collaboration with Razom. This exclusive collection honors Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage while shedding light on the devastating destruction caused by Russia’s war.
Half of the proceeds from each scarf sold will directly support Razom’s humanitarian aid efforts.
The collection features designs inspired by iconic landmarks and artworks that have been either looted, damaged, or destroyed by Russia’s invasion, including Chersonesus, the Hryhorii Skovoroda Museum, the house-museum of artist Polina Raiko, and the painting “Krasolia” by Heorhii Kurnakov, which was stolen from the Kherson Art Museum during the occupation.
Order your Treasures of Ukraine scarf today and join us in celebrating Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Preservation and reclamation of this heritage is imperative to reclaiming Ukraine’s sovereignty.
The Chersonesus silk scarf
The Chersonesus scarf was created as part of the “Treasures of Ukraine” collection, which is designed to tell the world about the destruction of a unique historical monument during ancient times. It was the only monument of world importance in Crimea, in the city of Sevastopol. In 2013, UNESCO listed Chersonesus as a World Heritage Site.
In the city of archaeological remains, the Russians built an open theater, and later an Archaeological Park and a cathedral.
Most of the artifacts found during the new construction were taken to Russia. Among the artifacts were frescoes, icons, and household items.
OChersonesus is depicted on the scarf as it was before the occupation of the peninsula, and which is now impossible to reproduce.
Dedicated to the Literary Memorial Museum of Hryhorii Skovoroda in the Kharkiv region, which the Russians destroyed during the night shelling on May 7, 2022. Skovoroda was a philosopher, poet, teacher, and composer of liturgical music who lived and worked in Ukrainian Hetmanate during the time of the Russian Empire.
The museum is located in the village of Skovorodynivka, on the 18th-century estate where Hryhorii Skovoroda worked, lived, and is buried.
The scarf portrays the remains of the museum after the hit and the sculpture of Skovoroda, which miraculously survived and became one of the symbols of Ukrainian indomitability.
The “Treasures of Ukraine” collection also included the “Angels” scarf, dedicated to the artist from the Kherson region, Polina Raiko, and her unique, fairy-tale house-museum in Oleshky, which was flooded due to an explosion of the construction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station by the Russian military.
Polina Raiko did not have an art education and started painting at a mature age, working in the genre of naive art. She painted her entire house with pictures that brought to life unprecedented fairy-tale animals, special patterns, and stories from the Bible. This painting with angels and flowers is characteristic of folk wall paintings, one of the varieties of which is the “wallpaper” painting, which is formed by the rhythmic repetition of motifs to fill the space, reducing the emptiness to nothing.
Unfortunately, many drawings have been lost forever.
Silk scarf with Heorhii Kurnakov’s “Krasolia” (1928)
The “Treasures of Ukraine” collection includes the eponymous silk scarf “Krasolia”, which is dedicated to a painting by the artist Heorhii Kurnakov, which was stolen by the Russian military during the occupation of Kherson from the Kherson Art Museum. Heorhii Kurnakov, a painter and graphic artist, was originally from Mariupol, but he lived, taught and painted in Kherson, so the creative life of the master is closely connected with the Kherson region.
The artist worked a lot in the genre of landscape and still life.
We invite you to explore the collection and order your silk scarf today. Be part of preserving Ukraine’s cultural legacy while supporting our ongoing mission. Thank you for your support. Together, we are Ukraine!
