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90% of charitable funds for Ukraine are donated to large international nonprofits, and around 87% of that aid never make near the front lines where it is desperately needed. UFF is unique because we are small, agile, and headquartered in Kyiv. We don’t lose aid to international corruption, and we don’t rely on other organizations for delivery. The UFF accepts tax-exempt donations by ACH bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, Wire Transfer, Check, Donor-Advised Fund, PayPal Giving Fund, and Venmo. Learn more about our mission here.
We're based in Kyiv, we have extensive experience with Ukraine's defenders, and we're often at the front lines. We go where other charities cannot.
We know who to trust, who not to trust, and we build our humanitarian aid pipelines with integrity and less than 4% overhead costs.
Pick one of 4 campaigns or donate to our general fund and we’ll put your money where needed most. All donations are U.S. tax exempt.
We don’t leave aid with the government or other organizations. We deliver direct to those in need, shake their hands, and say "hang on, we’ll be back."
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.
Registration for the symposium is $242 per person. That number is not arbitrary. Based on feedback from leaders educated under UFF’s programs, the Ukrainian Freedom Fund conservatively estimates that every $242 spent on their training programs saves one Ukrainian soldier’s life.
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 as Platinum Level of Transparency from 2022 to 2025 by Candid, the world's most comprehensive nonprofit database. We are also 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.
Allow Ukraine to see beyond the horizon for search and rescue, risk assessment, and damage survey.
The UFF will apply your funds to the most pressing campaigns and highly dynamic issues faced by Ukrainian defenders and citizens.
We are increasing the sustainable capacity of Ukraine by providing critical training and humanitarian services.
The UFF is acquiring SUVs, trucks, and vans for use as ambulances and for the transport of critical supplies and aid.
Our operations team has relationships with over 120 military units in need of basic.
We will not supply ammunition, weapons or other items prohibited by laws governing 501c3 non-profits. But these units request a lot of help with equipment and support to treat wounded, save lives through preparedness, technology, and training. We work with individual units to provide all this directly to the soldiers and Marines in need.
We do not work with middlemen or through other organizations: we only work directly with end-users. And we sign documents ensuring ownership of any equipment goes on to the unit’s legal balance and cannot be passed further. Moreover, we ask for photo and video reports demonstrating proper usage of materials.
Our own evacuation teams comprised of three vehicles and four trained men cooperate with community authorities in identifying needed aid for civilians in areas under Russian artillery and tactical drone range. We also pass contact business cards through local populous to spread word that we can evacuate those who seek to leave or bring food/water/humanitarian supplies directly to those in need.
With local organizations and governments, they provide an official request letter with a list of needed aid. When we provide them aid, we also sign the act of acceptance-transfer of the aid, make photo reports, and follow up with reports on aid usage anytime further.
Currently, we focus on 4 directions:
The UFF team is always in touch with community leaders in frontline and liberated territories to understand the situation and be able to help folks rebuild life as much as possible.
UFF staff operate our various efforts at an expense rate of 11% in 2023. In 2022, our expense rate was 4%. Unfortunately, declining donor interest in Ukraine puts greater expense burden on existing operations.
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