What type of aid are you sending to Ukraine?
Spirit of America is providing lifesaving, protective equipment to Ukrainian soldiers and civilian volunteers on the front lines. All of our assistance is nonlethal and consists of items such as ballistic helmets, bulletproof vests, first aid kits, ready-to-eat meals, combat boots, communications gear, and more.
How much aid have you been able to deliver to the front lines?
To date, we have sent four cargo planes loaded with a combined total of 165 tons of lifesaving aid directly to Ukrainian defenders on the front lines.
What can my donation purchase?
Here is a breakdown of exactly what your donation can purchase for a Ukrainian soldier or civilian volunteer:
- Ballistic helmet – $353
- Bulletproof vest – $848
- Individual first aid kit – $142
- One month’s supply of ready-to-eat meals – $252.75
Why can't the government provide this aid?
How are you different than other nonprofits working in the region?
Most assistance organizations are neutral: they exist specifically to provide humanitarian relief to refugees and the victims of war. Spirit of America is not neutral: we take the side of American troops, we take the side of America’s allies, and we take the side of Ukraine. This enables us to directly support Ukrainians who are volunteering to defend their country. Our targeted assistance is delivered directly into the hands of Ukrainians on the front lines with the goal of helping Ukraine win.
Who are you working with in Ukraine?
We are working closely with US military and State Department personnel in neighboring countries, their Ukrainian counterparts, and Ukrainian partners that we established relationships with back in 2015 after Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine.
How many people do you currently have working in Ukraine?
Since the start of the war, we have had 1-4 team members consistently on the ground in Europe to work closely with our local partners.
How much does it cost to provide equipment to one soldier?
The price of equipping one soldier with a ballistic helmet, bulletproof vest, and individual first aid kit is $1,343.
Where are you sourcing the equipment from?
Do you have control over where your aid is distributed in Ukraine?
As the situation develops, has there been a shift in the type of aid that Spirit of America is sending?
Are you providing assistance to volunteers that are retrieving armor or evacuating civilians?
Is Russia undermining your efforts in Ukraine?
Are you supporting other parts of the Ukrainian military, beyond the Territorial Defense Forces?
Are you or your Ukrainian partners at risk from sharing this information?
Have you supplied equipment to any foreign volunteer battalions in Ukraine?
How long is the training for Ukrainian civilians before they head to the front lines?
What are the dangers for the Balkans and other neighboring countries?
As foreign policy experts have pointed out, this war has implications for the larger global order: If the sanctity of borders is no longer respected, that paves the way for future land grabs and violations of state sovereignty. What will prevent Russia from invading other democracies in Eastern Europe? And what precedent does this set for other regional territorial disputes such as that of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
How can people in Ukraine get in touch with you to get aid?
Are there recordings of Spirit of America's Ukraine briefings that I can share with my networks?
The New York Times article said that you've raised $7.2mm in support of your Ukraine efforts - is that true and where do you get your funding?
What is the best way to give funds in support of the Ukraine effort?
How do I volunteer to help support Ukraine?
The best way to support Ukraine is by donating to our Ukraine fund and spreading the word about our work with your networks.