The Urgent Mission to Rescue Ukraine’s Abducted Children
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!
Background
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.