In the heart of Ukraine’s ongoing crisis, there exists a place whose name embodies its mission: Misto Dobra—the City of Goodness. This sanctuary represents exactly what your support of our Every Child Deserves a Future campaign makes possible: a haven where vulnerable children and their mothers find safety, healing, and hope amid unimaginable circumstances. Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine has left countless families without homes, stability, or access to essential services.
Through our partnership with Misto Dobra, your generosity created a lifeline for 325 individuals this past winter, including mothers with children who lost everything in the war, orphaned children, and children battling severe illnesses who require specialized care.
The winter months brought particular challenges, with power outages threatening the continuity of critical medical services for children with severe diagnoses. Your support allowed the shelter to pay their power bills and purchase enough diesel to keep generators running, maintaining heat, electricity, and the operation of Misto Dobra’s medical center during the coldest days.
With your generosity, their medical team managed to procure vital medicines for the children in rehabilitation and palliative care. They were able to purchase essential nutritious foods—meats, cheeses, grains, vegetables, and fruits—providing balanced meals for families during their most vulnerable time. The shelter’s team secured hygiene supplies including toilet paper, towels, wet wipes, garbage bags, laundry detergent, and adult diapers, ensuring dignity and cleanliness for families rebuilding their lives. Beyond the physical necessities of medicine, food, and hygiene supplies, your contributions provided something equally vital: the assurance that these children and their families have not been forgotten.
Your donation to our Every Child Deserves a Future campaign, running until June 23rd, strengthens these sanctuaries and extends their reach. It ensures that when a child arrives—whether returning from forced displacement in Russia or fleeing violence within Ukraine—they enter a space where healing can begin, and dreams can gradually be rekindled.
Will you stand with Ukraine’s children today by making a donation?
Your support transforms uncertainty into security, trauma into healing, and despair into hope—one child at a time.
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.
The Canada-Ukraine Foundation invites you to join our Every Child Deserves a Future campaign, running through June 23rd, with the support of Chantal Kreviazuk, an Indigenous and Canadian-Ukrainian singer-songwriter. Together, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to Ukrainian children impacted by Russia’s violent war and forced abductions, including psychological care and specialized rescue efforts. Each child has a story, a family who misses them, and a cultural heritage that deserves to be preserved. These innocent children face systematic attempts by Russia to erase their Ukrainian identity, language, and culture.
For these children, each day away from home means time lost with loved ones and a disconnection from their roots. They find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings, often pressured to forget their language, traditions, and even their names. Behind each statistic is a child whose childhood has been interrupted—a reality that Chantal understands through a uniquely personal lens: “My Métis grandmother was guarded about her family’s heritage due to the history of scooping children with Indigenous backgrounds.”
Through our partnership with Save Ukraine, the generosity of the Temerty Foundation, and the compassion of supporters like you, we’ve been able to help rescue 12 children from Russian captivity, bringing them back to their families in Ukraine. Hundreds more children have received rehabilitation support through our programs, beginning their journey of healing and cultural reconnection. Thousands are still waiting to come home, hoping that someone still remembers them.
Your contribution to our campaign helps fund the delicate work of locating and bringing children home, as well as other essential services to support the young children who have witnessed the horrors of this invasion. Your generosity helps provide reintegration assistance as they rebuild their sense of identity and belonging. It supports the psychological care these children need after experiencing heavy trauma. These services create a foundation for healing. When a child returns to Ukraine, they reclaim not just their physical home, but their sense of self and belonging. In Chantal’s words, “A donation to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation will help rescue these children and give them a chance to succeed. Because every child deserves a safe future.”
Will you help write a chapter of healing in a child’s life?
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.
The Canada-Ukraine Foundation invites you to join our Every Child Deserves A Future campaign — a powerful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives. As we continue this vital initiative, we are proud to introduce our partner in this mission, Mykola Kuleba of Save Ukraine. Mykola Kuleba has dedicated the past 25 years of his life to protecting the rights of children in Ukraine.
Since 2014, Save Ukraine has been rescuing families from frontline areas — often preventing occupation by helping people evacuate in time.
Since 2022, the team of Save Ukraine have been leading courageous missions to rescue children and their families from Russian-occupied territories and from Russia itself. The team works tirelessly on the ground, facing tremendous challenges to reunite families torn apart by war. Through your generous support, complemented by the Temerty Foundation, we have helped rescue 12 Ukrainian children who have not only been safely brought home but have begun their journey of recovery and reintegration.
The reality these children have faced is unimaginable. They have endured years under occupation: interrogations, threats, forced Russification, military training in schools, coerced service in the enemy’s army, and the constant fear of being drafted or taken to Russian institutions. Many were targeted specifically for their pro-Ukrainian stance. Some lost their parents, others their homes, freedom, and childhood. They have witnessed the brutality of war firsthand and carry these experiences with them.
Hundreds of thousands of children remain trapped in occupied territories and Russia. The Save Ukraine team is ready to bring them home — but they need our continued support to make these rescue missions possible. Your donation to our campaign provides the resources needed for rescue operations, psychological support, reintegration programs, and other essential services that help children build a future, free from fear. Canada has always been a reliable partner in supporting Ukraine through its darkest hours.
Together, we can do more for the future of these children!
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.
The Canada-Ukraine Foundation is proud to announce our new campaign, Every Child Deserves A Future, running from May 6th through June 23rd, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to Ukrainian children impacted by Russia’s violent war and forced abductions, including psychological care and specialized rescue efforts. Each of these children has been torn from their families, their communities, and everything they know—subjected to systematic attempts to erase their Ukrainian identity, language, and culture.
We have witnessed remarkable success through our vital partnership with Save Ukraine. Together, through your generosity and the support of the Temerty Foundation, we have funded rescue missions of 12 children from Russian captivity. We have watched as their eyes regain hope upon returning to the embrace of loved ones. Additionally, hundreds more children have received comprehensive rehabilitation services, helping them begin the long journey of healing from profound trauma. Yet thousands remain in captivity, waiting for someone to remember them—waiting for someone like you to help bring them home.
Every child deserves safety.
Every child deserves love.
Every child deserves a future.
Together, we can make this fundamental right a reality for Ukraine’s most vulnerable children. The forced deportation of children is recognized as an act of genocide under international law. Your support of this campaign is not only humanitarian aid—it is a powerful statement that the world condemns Russia’s actions.
Your contribution to Every Child Deserves A Future will directly fund rescue operations conducted by specialized teams, psychological rehabilitation programs for traumatized children, reintegration support to help rebuild their lives, and other essential programs for Ukrainian children. When a child returns to Ukraine, it is not merely a homecoming—it is the reclamation of their identity, their heritage, and their rightful future.
The abduction of children represents one of the gravest violations of human rights. By supporting this campaign between May 6th and June 23rd, you stand on the right side of history, taking concrete action against an injustice that must not be allowed to continue in silence.
Will you help write a story of homecoming, healing, and hope for a child waiting to return to Ukraine?
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.
In the depths of this past winter, we asked you to stand with those fighting battles beyond the frontlines in Ukraine. Today, with hearts overflowing with gratitude, we share the extraordinary results of your compassion: together, we have raised an astounding $2.5 million for the mental health and rehabilitation of Ukraine’s brave defenders.
This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to the enduring bond between Canada and Ukraine—a connection woven not just through history and heritage but through shared values of courage, resilience, and the unwavering belief that even in humanity’s darkest hours, we must stand together. Your response to our call was nothing short of astonishing. We extend our profound gratitude to the Myhal Family Foundation, whose incredible matching pledge of $1 million became the cornerstone of this campaign’s success. Their commitment to doubling every donation ignited a wave of generosity that will ripple through countless lives.
We are deeply grateful to the Zita and Mark Bernstein Family Foundation, the Edmonton Community Foundation, Mrs. Kyle MacDonald and Mr. John Franklin, and an Anonymous supporter for their significant contributions to the campaign. To every Canadian who chose to stand with Ukrainian people, no matter your donation amount—we offer our heartfelt thanks.
We are pleased to announce the winners of our raffle for “Shake Hands with the Devil”: Patricia from Winnipeg has won the English copy, and Marie-Mai from Gatineau has won the French edition of General Romeo Dallaire’s powerful memoir. Like Dallaire himself, this book stands as a powerful reminder that bearing witness to suffering is the first step toward healing, both for individuals and nations.
Stay tuned as we share with you updates on projects which provide essential mental health support and essential support to Ukrainians who need it the most.
CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been established jointly by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to formalize a coordinated approach in providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian relief in the areas of assistance to displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter and food security.
Many in the Western democracies, in Canada and in the United States in particular, believe that the invasion of Ukraine is none of our business. It’s a regional fight. We should stay out of it. After all, the combatants are far away, too far to touch us.
Isolationism has always been a strong part of the U.S. political tradition. Read about the America First movement before the Second World War: It’s no coincidence that Donald Trump employed the slogan in his runs for the presidency. Vice-President J.D. Vance’s chilling statement that he “could care less about what happens to Ukraine” is part of that “hear no evil, see no evil” tradition. Remember how Trump and Vance humiliated Volodymyr Zelenskyy on live television. Vladimir Putin was reportedly thrilled. It’s no wonder that Ukraine and its friends no longer rely on the United States to do the right thing.
The danger is to forget history’s lessons. To ignore what is going on “over there” can blind us to how those seemingly distant battles will one day infect the world we live in. To ignore what is happening in Ukraine is tantamount to giving Putin the green light. It sends the message that we will not try to stop you. Do what you want, wherever you want, but just don’t bother us and we’ll leave you alone, never believing that the bully we appease may soon turn on us. History has shown that totalitarian beasts have big appetites. One successful invasion can lead to another, and another, toppling free, independent states like dominoes, while destroying countless innocent lives.
In the 1930s much of the West ignored Japanese imperial ambitions, despite knowledge of horrific war crimes taking places in places such as Nanking. Many isolationists in the United States thought this was not their battle. That changed, of course, on December 7, 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, shooting bullets made with American scrap metal. In September 1938, Neville Chamberlain, the great British appeaser, thought he had created “peace in our time” by allowing Hitler to annex the region of Czechoslovakia called the Sudetenland. The Nazi rallying cry, “Today Germany, tomorrow the world,” was well known to most every clear-eyed observer. The intentions of the Nazis could not have been stated more clearly.
Chamberlain was convinced that with the Munich Agreement, which he waved triumphantly on his return to Britain, Hitler’s territorial ambitions had been satisfied. He said Hitler could be trusted. Less than a year later, the Nazis swallowed up the rest of Czechoslovakia. Imagine what the world would have looked like if he said to Hitler: No more!
“The European history of the 20th Century shows us that societies can break, democracies and fall, ethics can collapse and ordinary men can find themselves standing over death pits with guns in their hands,” historian Timothy Snyder states bluntly in his must-read book, On Tyranny. Snyder points to Russia’s current desire to reorder the world to its own amoral designs. After all, it’s not that long ago that the U.S.S.R put half of Europe behind a fence and made sure the right leaders were put in place to prevent rebellion. Putin has said that one of the great tragedies of the 20th century was the breakup of the Soviet empire.
What a thing to be nostalgic for.
“The Russian oligarchy established after the 1990 election continues to function and promotes a foreign policy designed to destroy democracy elsewhere,” Snyder notes. In a sense, the Russia of today has embraced the methods of Stalin and Hitler: the jailing and killing of anyone who publicly disagrees with the state. Worse still, the desire to force its will on innocent countries using extreme violence. Both tyrants created death squads to terrorize civilian populations. “After Putin returned to the presidency in 2012, Russian introduced terror management into his foreign policy,” Snyder writes. “In its invasion of Ukraine in 2014 Russia transformed units of its regular army into a terrorist force, removing insignia from uniforms and denying all responsibility for the dreadful suffering inflicted.”
Just look at what happened to the once-beautiful Ukrainian city of Mariupol. A Human Rights Watch investigation found a city pulverized into dust, including hospitals, schools and necessary electricity and water infrastructure. “The Russian assault on Mariupol in 2022 left thousands of civilians dead and injured including many in apparently unlawful attacks,” the report says. “Russian forces’ devastation of Mariupol continued efforts to erase Ukrainian culture …”
The horror was not limited to a single city. In Our Enemies Will Vanish, Ukrainian writer and Wall Street Journal correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov describes what happened in Bucha. Before it was attacked by the Russians in 2022, it was a comfortable town nicknamed “little Switzerland.” Russia put an end to that. After Ukrainian soldiers pushed the Russians out, they found a scene from hell. Men with their arms tied behind their backs, executed with bullets to the back of the head. Visible signs of torture with the eyes of victims gouged out. “Dozens of bodies lay rotting under the rain on Yablunska Street at the entrance to Bucha and in surrounding areas. One man had been shot as he tried to ferry some food, a bag of potatoes and an empty bottle of Coke still lying at his feet,” Trofimov reports. “An elderly woman sprawled next to her bicycle down the road. A tiger-patterned jacked covered the head of a man who had gone to walk his dog.”
Hitler and Stalin showed the world what they were capable of, yet many covered their eyes — it was all fake news, it was propaganda. Today Russia is making it clear what it can, and will, do. Think about what is happening in Ukraine as a contagion, with Ukraine valiantly trying its best to hold back Russian aggression from the rest of the world.
Ukrainians are fighting not just for their own land but for all countries that cherish freedom. As the violence escalates daily, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation is working tirelessly on the ground to minimize the devastating impact on civilians. Our teams are delivering critical humanitarian aid—medical supplies, food, shelter materials, and trauma support—to the most vulnerable communities ravaged by Russian attacks. Every day, we witness both heartbreaking destruction and remarkable resilience. The humanitarian crisis grows more dire with each passing week, with millions displaced and essential infrastructure deliberately targeted. We cannot stand idle while these atrocities continue. To defend Ukraine is to defend democracy itself. Please donate today to the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and help us provide lifesaving assistance to those who need it most. Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a profound difference in this crucial fight for freedom and human dignity.
CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been established jointly by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to formalize a coordinated approach in providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian relief in the areas of assistance to displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter and food security.
Charles Lewis is a veteran reporter and editor for such papers as the Ottawa Citizen and National Post. He flies a Ukrainian flag at his Toronto home in honour of his Ukrainian grandfather Joseph, who fled the Russians in the 1920s. Lewis is now retired and writes mainly for the Catholic press
An exciting opportunity awaits this June! The inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament is coming to Toronto’s BMO Field, bringing world-class international soccer to Canada as we prepare to host the World Cup in 2026.
This tournament represents a unique opportunity to show our support for Team Canada and Team Ukraine as they compete on Canadian soil. In these challenging times, the Ukrainian community in Canada has steadfastly supported Ukraine—now we can cheer on our national teams in person!
Single-day tickets are available!
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
June 7: Canada vs. Ukraine (3:30 PM) | New Zealand vs. Côte d’Ivoire (7:00 PM)
June 10: New Zealand vs. Ukraine (5:00 PM) | Canada vs. Côte d’Ivoire (8:30 PM)
Support Team Ukraine as they continue to show resilience despite Russian aggression at home!
Cheer for Team Canada as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup on home soil!
“The Ukrainian community in Canada has always supported our national team worldwide, and now it is our turn to visit them. Canada is a strong partner of Ukraine, and we are pleased to accept this invitation.” – Andriy Shevchenko, President of the Ukrainian Association of Football.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stand in solidarity as we welcome Team Ukraine and cheer for Team Canada in this exciting new international tournament!
Don’t miss this year’s Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF), an annual film festival showcasing the talents of contemporary Ukrainian artists and filmmakers happening at the Royal theatre April 24-27!
During the festival, TUFF will partner with Toronto’s St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI) to present incredible guest speakers and ancillary programming.
All proceeds from TUFF 2025 go to Second Front Ukraine Foundation and the humanitarian work of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.
Supported by CUF’s Aid for Artists program, Ride the Line is a 2024 feature documentary directed by Ihor Volochii, a 34-year-old avid cyclist and sports and adventure filmmaker based in Toronto.
Stay for the post-screening Q&A discussion with the film’s Ihor Volochii & Sebastian Schwesig!
In the darkest times, while being in the worst shape of their life, two desperate friends decide to cycle 1,500 km along the entire front line in Ukraine, through liberated villages and towns, with a charitable purpose.
A daring and deeply human Road movie, Ride the Line tells the impressive stories of the people they meet on their way and, finally, the terrible consequences of the war, which turned into an experience that will undoubtedly be etched in their memory for a lifetime.
Ride the Line is a free screening, with a Pay-What-You-Can option in support of CUF’s Aid for Artists Fund.
We want to see how many Toronto cyclists we can get to bike to the theatre for the screening. Let us know if you’ll be cycling to the screening and we’ll prepare a photo-op before the film to share the support of the Toronto cycling community.
Bike Racks in the Area: typical bike rings along College, subject to availability.
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.
Aid for Artists – A program of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation provides an outlet for the community at large to support the arts and artists of Ukraine who keep our homeland forward-facing, courageous and united. Preserving and advancing Ukrainian culture is now more critical than ever. The Aid for Artists program funds artists, arts workers, arts organizations, arts institutions and artist advocates to improve the preservation, promotion and development of Ukrainian arts in Ukraine.
The Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (TUFF) is a non-profit film festival celebrating contemporary Ukrainian cinema on the world stage. Showcasing acclaimed and emerging films from Cannes, Sundance, and TIFF, it fosters Ukrainian-Canadian collaborations and new opportunities for filmmakers. Founded in 2023 by Roman Lysiak, TUFF highlights stories of bravery, love, compassion, and resistance through the power of film.
As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Easter this year, our hearts remain with the people of Ukraine who continue to endure unimaginable hardship. The recent Russian attacks have brought renewed suffering to countless families, making this season of hope and renewal, all the more poignant.
Easter reminds us that even in our darkest hours, light and hope can prevail. While we find joy in our own celebrations with family and friends, we hold space in our hearts for those who are separated from their loved ones or who face danger daily.
The resilience of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire us. Their courage in the face of adversity embodies the very spirit of rebirth and perseverance that Easter represents.
At this meaningful time, we invite you to donate to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. Your generosity will provide crucial humanitarian aid to those affected by the ongoing war—bringing comfort, support, and perhaps a moment of peace during these challenging times. Whether through prayer, community support, or financial contribution, your compassion makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that the light of hope continues to shine for Ukraine.
From our family to yours, we wish you a blessed Easter filled with moments of joy, reflection, and renewed purpose.
Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.
The Canada-Ukraine Foundation is profoundly honored and thrilled to be part of the Tryzub Awards Gala, taking place on May 8th, 2025. This momentous celebration represents a milestone for our community as we come together to recognize over 130 years of Ukrainian-Canadian contributions that have enriched our nation. We are especially moved to participate in this prestigious event during such a critical time, as Russia’s violent war in Ukraine continues to escalate by the day, bringing unprecedented challenges to the innocent Ukrainian people. The Gala’s dedication to supporting humanitarian efforts aligns perfectly with our ongoing mission to deliver critical aid to those affected by this devastating conflict.
We feel privileged to stand alongside the newly formed Tryzub Gala Foundation, the Ukrainian World Congress, Unite With Ukraine, and the Myhal Family Foundation, whose remarkable generosity and steadfast partnership have been instrumental to our work for many years. Their commitment to unifying our community across Canada while celebrating those who have achieved success in their chosen fields and supported Ukrainian causes exemplifies the very best of our collective spirit. Last year’s event raised an impressive $500,000, demonstrating the powerful impact of our united community.
The opportunity to participate in this celebration represents much more than an event to us—it’s a testament to the resilience and solidarity of the Ukrainian-Canadian diaspora during extraordinarily challenging times. We urge you to join us by purchasing your tickets now for this extraordinary celebration—your attendance will not only honour remarkable achievements within our community but also directly contribute to vital humanitarian efforts when Ukraine needs our support more than ever. Together, we can continue to make a profound difference in the lives of those affected by the war, celebrating our heritage while working toward a better future.
