Save, support, strengthen, and sustain Ukraine.

who we are

Stand With Ukraine Foundation is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization whose mission is to save, support, strengthen, and sustain Ukraine, the front line of world freedom and peace, being defended with the lives of the brave. We started as a grassroots movement before the full-scale Russian invasion. As Russian troops amassed around Ukraine's borders, conducting their supposed "military exercises," much of the world remained spectators, waiting to see what would happen next. However, we took action. The Stand With Ukraine movement in Los Angeles was the first to call to arms and initiate international rallies raising global awareness of the devastating impact Ukraine was to withstand as a consequence of escalating russian military aggression.

Since February 2022, our community has expanded to encompass hundreds of volunteers, tirelessly working to raise and dispatch humanitarian aid, organize charity events, and champion Ukraine’s cause through advocacy and activism campaigns. Today we are the #1 glocal (local and global) movement dedicated to providing humanitarian war relief, battling misinformation, implementing cultural outreach, and endorsing policies that uphold Ukraine's fight for freedom.

Our efforts to support the Ukrainian community, both in the U.S. and abroad, have earned recognition from various governmental entities and officials, such as the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Los Angeles, State Senator Josh Newman, Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass, and Mayor of the City of Pasadena Victor Gordo.

SWUF is humbled and honored to have received the Local Heroes Award from the LA Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. This accolade, which we proudly dedicate to the courageous and resilient people of Ukraine, highlights the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers who stand in solidarity with Ukraine, epitomizing a spirit of service that propels our mission forward.

Earning notable visibility, our initiatives have been featured on major national TV news channels, radio, print, and online platforms, underscoring our role as a distinguished Ukrainian-led organization in California and across the United States.

As a top Ukrainian-driven nonprofit with a proven record of successful projects we rely on volunteers and have no overhead costs, offering transparent activity reports. Our targeted aid benefits from direct communication with those on the ground in Ukraine, facilitated by our robust logistics for fast and secure delivery.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all who serve with heart, lend a hand, save lives, make a difference, and stand with Ukraine!

what we do

ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY

We organize rallies, demonstrations, conferences, and other initiatives to raise awareness about Ukraine. Through our strategic advocacy efforts spanning Los Angeles, California, and across the United States, we promote policies that support the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine. By driving societal consensus and maintaining communication with government leadership, our campaigns shift the course of history in Ukraine’s favor while also aligning with the best interests of the United States.

HUMANITARIAN AID AND VOLUNTEER CENTERS

SWU Foundation runs multiple volunteer centers handling humanitarian aid. We purchase, collect, package and ship life-saving medical aid, as well as basic military supplies, all of which Ukraine desperately needs as a result of the Russian invasion.

CULTURAL DIPLOMACY

As a crucial part of our activity, we promote the Ukrainian language and culture at our events, showcasing Ukrainian art, music, dances, movies, and traditions for the sake of our civic duty, as we are defending not only the territorial integrity of Ukraine but our very cultural identity. SWU Foundation stands for the protection of cultural rights which are essential to sustaining a peaceful inclusive society.