How Can I Support Ukraine?

“You don’t have to be Ukrainian to support Ukraine. It is enough just to be human.”

— Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

We understand - it can be overwhelming to choose the right project. With so many worthy causes, how do you know which ones to choose?

That’s why we’ve created this guide. It’s designed to help you give with confidence, knowing your support is making a real difference to the lives of Ukrainians through reliable, transparent, and impactful projects. Support Ukraine alongside a Nobel Laureate and make a real difference today.

Your donation will be equally shared across the Shortlist’s carefully selected organisations. Shortlist membership is reviewed annually (every June).

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Who is Oleksandra Matviichuk?

Oleksandra Matviichuk is a Ukrainian human rights lawyer and head of the Center for Civil Liberties.

She is the author of numerous reports submitted to the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the European Union and the International Criminal Court. A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, she has also been recognised with the Right Livelihood Award, the Sakharov Prize, and was named one of the Financial Times’ 25 most influential women in the world.

The Ukraine Shortlist

Support Women and Children

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SEMA Ukraine is an NGO by and for Ukrainian women who have suffered  sexual and gender-based violence as a result of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. We unite and support women who survived sexual violence.

Young girl smiling as she receives an injection from a nurse in a medical clinic.

The Voices of Children Foundation has been helping children and families affected by war since 2015. They provide psychological support and humanitarian assistance to families across Ukraine.

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Gen.Ukrainian is an NGO studying childhood during the war, and creates innovative psychological rehabilitation programs for children and adolescents experiencing trauma as a result of the war.

Rebuilding Lives and Communities

A man is installing or repairing a window using a power drill.

Insulate Ukraine is redefining humanitarian aid with their emergency shatterproof window. They have installed windows in homes, schools and hospitals, whilst providing local employment in frontline towns.

A police officer hugging an elderly woman on a wet street near a house, with two other officers inspecting the area, and firewood stacked outside.

East SOS supports victims of conflict and internally displaced people (IDPs). Their projects also support democratic transformation and promotion of human rights values in Ukraine.

Group of women sitting around a table in a classroom or workshop setting, participating in arts and crafts activities with paint, paper, and brushes.

Veterans HUB ODESA provides social services, psychological support, and opportunities for veterans and their families. They support family members of the deceased, prisoners of war and missing persons.

Advocating for Rights and Democracy

A woman with short dark hair holding a microphone and a clipboard speaking on stage during a panel discussion about Russia's war from a global perspective. Two men are seated, one in a suit listening attentively, and the other in a blazer looking to his right. A large screen behind them displays photos of two individuals, Clive Myrie and Dmytro Kuleba, with the title 'Russia's war in a global perspective.' The screen also shows Wi-Fi network and password information.

The Ukrainian Institute London (UIL) champions Ukrainian culture and shapes the conversation about Ukraine in the UK and beyond, advocating for international solidarity and democratic security.

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Breaking the Circle of Impunity and Holding Russia Accountable

In June 2025, Oleksandra Matviichuk undertook an advocacy tour across the UK. To accompany this work, a short video series was produced in which she explores the documentation of war crimes, the pursuit of justice, and the vital role of civil society in supporting Ukraine and defending human rights. She also reflects on how ordinary people can drive extraordinary change.

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