The Ukrainian Freedom Fund (UFF) is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting a free, democratic, and independent Ukraine. Founded initially as a Ukrainian charity in 2014, UFF mobilized private support to provide critical non-lethal equipment to Ukrainian units following Russia's invasion.
Reactivated following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, UFF expanded its work as Ukraine's needs evolved, supporting critical requirements while increasing its focus on leadership development and institutional capacity building.
Today, UFF works closely with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other Ukrainian partners to address immediate and emerging requirements while helping strengthen the leaders, organizations, and institutions essential to Ukraine's long-term security and resilience.
For more than a decade, UFF has built enduring relationships across Ukraine, from senior military leadership and national institutions to leaders and units on the ground. Those relationships provide direct insight into emerging requirements and have made UFF a trusted partner across the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Headquartered in Kyiv, UFF doesn't support Ukraine from a distance. Our Ukrainian and Allied teams work shoulder to shoulder with those we support, understanding the dangers they face and their most essential needs firsthand, and directly delivering critical support where it can make a difference.
UFF brings together some of the most experienced and credible Ukrainian, American, and Allied military leaders and professionals in their fields. Their decades of senior leadership and operational experience bring expertise and judgment to leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and broader institutional capacity-building efforts.
Thousands of Ukrainian leaders have participated in UFF-supported leadership development and institutional capacity-building efforts. The feedback we receive, and the fact that Ukrainian leaders continue to turn to UFF with new and increasingly complex requirements, are powerful measures of the value and impact of that work.
We track how donor resources are used and keep supporters connected to the work they make possible, providing visibility into where their support is going and what it is helping accomplish.
Donor trust is earned. Through public financial reporting, independent transparency measures, and regular communication, UFF is eager to show donors what we are doing, where their support is going, and the difference it is making.
The UFF is acquiring SUVs, trucks, and vans for use as ambulances and for the transport of critical supplies and aid.
Allow Ukraine to see beyond the horizon for search and rescue, risk assessment, and damage survey.
Countless Ukrainians have received urgent medical aid thanks to the UFF: aid kits, tourniquets, chest seals, and much more.
April 23–25, 2026 | The American Heritage Museum, Hudson, Massachusetts
For the first time, the Ukrainian Freedom Fund and the American Heritage Museum are bringing together the architects of modern warfare for a landmark event — a three-day symposium on technology, doctrine, and leadership emerging from the Ukraine-Russia war.
This is not a retrospective. This is a live, strategic briefing on the realities of 21st-century combat, delivered by the people who have shaped it.
The war in Ukraine has rewritten the rules of modern conflict. Drones, networked warfare, decentralized command structures, and rapid technology adoption have fundamentally changed how battles are fought and won. The lessons coming out of Ukraine right now will define military strategy for the next fifty years.
This symposium brings the people at the center of those lessons directly to you — military leaders, defense technologists, and combat veterans who have lived it firsthand.
The lineup brings together some of the most consequential military minds of our generation.
General David McKiernan, USA (Ret.) led coalition ground forces during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Admiral Ihor Voronchenko, UkrNavy (Ret.), former Inspector General of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Chief of Naval Operations of the Ukrainian Navy, brings the Ukrainian strategic perspective.
Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), the brilliant strategist behind the air campaigns for Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom, now serves as Director of the Mitchell Institute. Lieutenant General John Jansen, USMC (Ret.), former Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, adds the Marine Corps lens on force modernization.
RADM Mark Montgomery, USN (Ret.), former EUCOM Deputy Director and Executive Director of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, will address the cyber and electronic warfare dimensions. Dr. Ben Jensen (COL, USAR), Director of the CSIS Futures Lab and Professor at Marine Corps University, brings the academic and analytical rigor.
From the Ukrainian side, Oleg ‘Q’, Director of R&D at the Ukraine Advanced Research Agency, will speak to the rapid innovation happening on the front lines. Col Vadim Sukarevsky, AFU, the first commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, will share firsthand experience of building and deploying the drone capabilities that have changed the battlefield.
Representatives from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Command and other guests round out a speaker roster unlike anything assembled before.
The symposium opens with an intimate evening inside the American Heritage Museum. Imagine having cocktails and dinner surrounded by historic tanks and aircraft, while engaging in candid, off-the-record conversations with the speakers and Ukrainian combat veterans.
The second day is a deep dive into the critical dimensions of the conflict.
The morning opens with a Sponsor Panel on Ukraine’s Defense Industry — covering technology, doctrine, and procurement — exclusive to Gold and Platinum sponsors. The rest of the day is open to all registrants.
At 1130, Military Training, Education and Development in Ukraine examines how Ukraine has built NATO-standard leadership and decision-making under fire. At 1400, Modern Warfare: Drones and Technology on The Battlefield explores the weapons and tactics that have redefined combat. At 1500, Life in Ukraine: Living Under Constant Attack brings the human reality of a nation at war.
Running alongside the panels from 1100 to 1600: ongoing drone demonstrations and simulators where attendees can see and interact with the technology being deployed on the front lines.
Saturday continues with two more panel sessions — a second look at life under constant attack and modern drone warfare — alongside ongoing demonstrations from 1100 to 1500.
Every dollar raised goes directly to training the next generation of Ukrainian military leaders in NATO-standard decision-making — the critical force multiplier that allows Western technology to be used to its full potential.
Register now — pay via PayPal or Credit Card. Multiple tickets can be purchased at once.
Want to give more? Visit the donation page to make an additional contribution.
For organizations and individuals who want to make a larger impact, sponsorship tiers are available:
Platinum ($7,260) — A table of 10 with a guest speaker seated at your table, plus premium recognition throughout the event. Pay via PayPal or Credit Card.
Gold ($4,840) — A table of 10 with event recognition, plus two seats at the exclusive Sponsor Panel on Ukraine’s defense industry. Pay via PayPal or Credit Card.
Silver ($2,420) — A table of 10 for the Commander’s Banquet dinner. Pay via PayPal or Credit Card.
LifeSaver ($242) — A single dinner ticket and full symposium access. Pay via PayPal or Credit Card.
The American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts is home to one of the most significant collections of military vehicles and aircraft in the country. The symposium takes place among these historic machines — a fitting backdrop for a conversation about the future of warfare.
Recommended Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Marlborough, MA — just a short drive from the museum.
Visit the Symposium Registration Page to register online. Payment is accepted via PayPal and credit card. Multiple tickets can be purchased at once.
For questions about registration, sponsorship, or the event, contact Mark Wood, Chief Development Officer, at m.wood@ukrfreedomfund.org or +1 (314) 952-6219.
The Ukrainian Freedom Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 88-1555943.
In December 2025, up to 500 children from the Kharkiv region took part in a holiday event that combined care with mine safety education. Before the celebration, certified trainers from our partner organization, the Ukrainian Center for Humanitarian Protection, led sessions focused on the risks posed by mines and explosive remnants of war.
Children learned how to recognize dangerous objects, why they must never touch them, and how to act safely. Trainers demonstrated how a metal detector works, explained the role of sappers, and allowed children to interact with the equipment. Each child received notebooks and coloring books with clear mine-safety rules.
This education is essential. More than 574,000 hectares of agricultural land in Kharkiv Oblast remained potentially mined following the de-occupation in 2022. In 2025 alone, 62 civilian incidents were recorded, including injuries to children.
Dear UFF Friends and Supporters,
Our end-of-year review culminated two weeks ago in a meeting with all the training and education directors from the Ministry of Defense, independent services, operational commands and institutes: 23 senior officers giving feedback and submitting requests for 2026.
The UFF has been recognized and endorsed by the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the EU-Ukraine Business Council, the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, the European Business Association, Ukraine Aid Centers, and many other esteemed organizations.
The Ukrainian Freedom Fund (UFF) is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting a free, democratic, and independent Ukraine. Founded initially in 2014, UFF works closely with Ukrainian partners to address critical and emerging requirements while supporting leadership development and broader institutional capacity building.
Donations support UFF’s work in Ukraine across our strategic priorities, including leadership and institutional capacity building, critical and emerging requirements, strategic partnerships, and adaptation and innovation. Donors may also have opportunities to support specific initiatives based on current requirements.
UFF maintains visibility over the support it provides from donor resources through delivery and implementation. Our Ukrainian and Allied teams work directly with intended recipients whenever possible, allowing us to verify requirements, coordinate support, and maintain accountability for donor resources.
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