Nearly two years ago, the world witnessed Russia’s attack on the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. For a brief moment, the world’s attention was drawn to the harsh realities that Ukrainians have faced for years: doctors hurriedly transporting patients to safety, parents desperately searching for answers, and children caught in a conflict they did not choose.
The attack damaged one of Ukraine’s most important medical institutions. For generations, Ohmatdyt has cared for children facing some of the country’s most serious illnesses and medical challenges. Families travelled from across Ukraine seeking treatment, expertise, and hope.
That need has only grown since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Nearly 700 Ukrainian children have been killed and more than 2,400 injured. For many families, hospitals like Ohmatdyt remain a lifeline.
When that care was threatened, Canadians responded.
Through the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, nearly $1 million was raised to help restore critical services at Ohmatdyt. Equipment was replaced, essential medicines were delivered, and doctors were able to continue treating the children who needed them most.
Today, as Ukraine continues to endure new attacks. The work taking place inside Ohmatdyt is not about statistics but about lives changed and children given hope and a future.
Two years later, the impact of Canadian support lives on through the doctors, patients, and families of Ohmatdyt, where children continue to receive the specialized care they need.
Please make a gift today to help provide vital medical care and humanitarian support to Ukrainians who continue to endure in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Donate today and help the healing continue. Together, we support the lives behind the headlines.
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About the 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.