Our Story

Born from personal tragedy, driven by unwavering hope, and sustained by the belief that humanity always finds a way to help one another.

Andriy Volkov

Founder & Director

The Beginning

"I couldn't just watch. I had to do something."

In February 2022, Andriy Volkov was living a quiet life in Lviv, working as a software engineer. When the conflict began, everything changed overnight. Within days, his cousin's family from Kharkiv arrived at his doorstep with nothing but the clothes on their backs and terror in their eyes.

"My niece, Sofia, was only seven years old," Andriy recalls, his voice still heavy with emotion. "She asked me why the sky was making such loud noises. How do you explain war to a child?"

That night, unable to sleep, Andriy made a decision that would change his life forever. He withdrew his savings, contacted every friend he knew abroad, and started coordinating supply runs to the hardest-hit areas. What began as one man with a van full of medical supplies quickly grew into something much larger.

"The first time I delivered supplies to a hospital in Mykolaiv, a nurse grabbed my hand and cried. She said they had run out of basic bandages three days ago. That moment broke me and rebuilt me at the same time. I knew this was my calling."

Our Journey

From a single act of compassion to a global movement of hope.

February 2022

The First Delivery

Andriy makes his first supply run with $2,000 of personal savings, delivering medical supplies to three hospitals.

April 2022

The Movement Grows

Friends and family abroad begin donating. A small team of 5 volunteers forms to handle logistics and distribution.

August 2022

Official Registration

UkraineAid becomes a registered non-profit organization, enabling larger donations and partnerships.

January 2023

First International Partners

Partnerships with Global Relief Foundation and MedAid International expand our reach significantly.

June 2023

$1 Million Milestone

We celebrate delivering over $1 million worth of aid, touching the lives of 50,000+ people.

Present Day

Continuing the Mission

With 8+ partner organizations and supporters worldwide, we continue to bring hope where it's needed most.

Our Mission

Every donation is a message of hope

We believe that in times of crisis, the world must come together. Our mission is to bridge the gap between those who want to help and those who desperately need it. Every dollar donated, every supply delivered, every life touched is a testament to the enduring power of human compassion.

We don't just deliver aid, we deliver hope. We deliver the message that the world hasn't forgotten, that someone out there cares, that help is coming.

Our Values

What guides us every day

Transparency

Every donation is tracked and accounted for. We show you exactly where your money goes.

Efficiency

95% of donations go directly to aid. We keep overhead minimal through volunteer networks.

Dignity

We treat every person we help with respect and dignity, recognizing their strength and resilience.

Hope

Above all, we believe in hope. Even in the darkest times, light finds a way.

"When I started this journey, I thought I was helping others. But the truth is, they helped me find my purpose. Every face I see, every hand I hold, every child I see smile again, they remind me why we fight. Not with weapons, but with love."