Empower Ukrainian students to turn loss into leadership

Help Ukrainian high school students rise above and rebuild their communities

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Russia's war devastates Ukrainian students

7M

Over seven million children are affected by Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine

1 in 7

One in seven Ukrainian schools have been destroyed or damaged by Russia

48%

Almost half of Ukrainian schoolchildren are not optimistic about Ukraine’s future

Give Ukraine's youth the tools to rebuild their communities. Act now.

Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine is an attempt to destroy its future. More than ever, Ukraine needs its younger generation to become active leaders in rebuilding and strengthening their communities.

To address the devastating impact of Russia’s war, Spirit of America developed and funded the UActive program, in partnership with the Ukrainian nonprofit savED. Through UActive, high school students in formerly occupied territories learn leadership and entrepreneurship skills. Then they develop and implement projects that improve and rebuild their schools and neighborhoods. As a result, important community spaces such as youth hubs, theaters, sports fields, and cultural venues are being restored.

Your gift ensures this program can expand to support more schools and students, reaching hard-hit towns and villages behind the front lines. Give now to support Ukraine’s next generation of leaders as they help rebuild their country.

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For over two decades, Spirit of America has united the American people with our troops and diplomats to defend freedom, strengthen the frontlines of democracy, and save lives. 100% of your donation will go directly to the expenses of implementing the UActive program and providing assistance in Ukraine. We are proud to be rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator.

The UActive program is currently in 20 schools and towns across Ukraine in the Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions. Over 700 teenage participants have completed the UActive program. This year, the program will expand to two new regions — Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv. By January 2026, UActive will have 1,100 graduates.

Ukraine’s future depends on its youth — be part of their journey.