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Jewish Activists & NGOs Supporting Ukraine

AJC

American Jewish Congress (AJC) is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. AJC has called on the United States Congress to counter Russia's unprovoked invasion and to implement critical measures to support Ukraine.

BlueCheck Ukraine

Bluecheck Ukraine, co-founded by Liev Schreiber, whose ancestors were Ukrainian Jews, identifies, vets, and fast-tracks urgent financial support to Ukrainian NGOs, and aids initiatives that provide life-saving and other critical humanitarian work on the front lines of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Hadassah

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States supporting the two hospitals of the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO). HMO sent emergency medical teams to Poland and donated medical equipment to Ukrainians in need of immediate medical assistance.

HIAS

HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights. HIAS is providing emergency humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, and Romania to assist Ukrainian refugees and those who are internally displaced within Ukraine.

Hillel International

For 100 years, Hillel has been the largest and most inclusive Jewish campus organization in the world. Hillel International launched an emergency relief fund to support the urgent needs of Hillel professionals and students in the impacted region, as well as Hillel’s humanitarian work supporting Ukrainian refugees.

IsraAID

IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Israel working in emergency and long-term development settings. This winter, IsraAID is delivering 90,000 thermal items, equipping mobile medical clinics, and installing and maintaining generators and heating infrastructure across Ukraine.

Israel Trauma Coalition

Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC) was created to harness the collective knowledge, expertise, and experience of Israel’s leading trauma management NGOs and government organizations. ITC has been sharing psychological tools and trauma-focused intervention skills with the Government of Ukraine and local caregivers who are working with refugees in and around Ukraine.

JDC

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian organization, has worked to evacuate refugees, provide food, medicine, and psychological aid, and distribute blankets, heaters, and coal to tens of thousands of Ukrainians.

JNF USA

Jewish National Fund gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. JNF affiliates are on the ground at the Ukrainian border and in Israel helping refugees find safety - both emotionally and physically - as well as setting them up for a successful future.

JGive

JGive is an Israeli nonprofit social impact organization that works to grow the culture of giving in Israel and to Israel. JGive has set up educational-emotional support centers for Ukrainian children across Europe and in the centers for immigrants in Israel.

Moishe House

Moishe House provides a space for over 70,000 young adults around the world to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers. The Moishe House Ukraine Fund provides immediate and essential funding for affected Moishe House community builders and alumni, community members, and staff.

NATAL Israel

NATAL Israel is an Israeli nonprofit supporting the treatment of trauma victims under the joint patronage of the First Ladies of Israel Michal Herzog and Ukraine Olena Zelenska.

NATAN

NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief provides emergency relief and recovery following natural and man-made disasters. NATAN deployed 15 teams of medical and professional volunteers to Ukraine treating an average of 120 patients per day.

ORT

ORT is a global education network that transforms lives through education and training. ORT has provided more than $1.5m of aid to Ukraine, providing teachers, students, and their families with food aid, financial support, and safe transport, while also addressing ongoing security needs.

Orthodox Union

The Orthodox Union supports the Orthodox Jewish community around the world. The Orthodox Union, together with its partners, has established medical supply and kosher food distribution centers in Eastern Europe for distribution into Ukraine and for direct assistance to refugees and local aid organizations.

Project Kesher

Project Kesher was founded to support a growing network of Jewish women leaders in Belarus, Georgia, Russia, Moldova, and Ukraine. It is meeting the needs of women and girls in Ukraine as they face the current crisis and fallout, including those who are displaced.

The Jewish Federations of North America

The Jewish Federations of North America’s mission is to protect and enhance the well-being of Jews worldwide. Jewish Federations have raised $73 million and allocated nearly $61 million to NGOs in Ukraine and neighboring countries to support refugees and Jewish communities.

Tikva

Tikva is a rescue aid and educational organization saving the lives of at-risk Jewish children and relieving the suffering of impoverished Jewish families in Odessa, Ukraine. Tikva conducted emergency evacuations of orphans, students, and alumni with families to neighboring countries.

UJA Federation New York

UJA Federation New York cares for Jews everywhere and responds to crises close to home and far away. UJA Federation New York has been responding to Ukrainian needs by providing emergency relief, refugee aid and support, as well as food, water, medicine, temporary housing for the internally displaced, trauma services, and more.

United Hatzalah

United Hatzalah of Israel is the largest independent, nonprofit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Service organization in Israel. They have been training Ukrainian soldiers in basic medical care, providing soldiers with medical kits to assist the wounded, and rescuing refugees and bringing them to Israel.

United24

United24 is an initiative launched by President Zelensky as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Through this initiative, hundreds of millions of dollars have been donated to support Ukraine. Barbra Streisand, United24 Ambassador, is focused on raising funds for humanitarian and medical aid.