Ukraine Friends

What Ukraine Friends does

Ukraine Friends is a US-based 501c3 humanitarian organization operating under the Worldwide Friends Foundation, founded in February 2022 in immediate response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The organization runs two principal programs: (1) the Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) program, which sources medical supplies in the US and delivers kits containing 18 lifesaving components (for severe hemorrhage and airway management) to Ukrainian civil and defense forces via procurement partners including ShortageUA; and (2) the Digital Wings Laptop Program, which refurbishes and distributes laptops — each loaded with WHO-recommended mental health resources — to Ukrainian children affected by the war for remote education. Since inception, the organization reports delivering 75,000 IFAKs, 50,000 wound kits, 90 ambulances, and over $100k of technology equipment, while evacuating 30,000 refugees and housing 10,000 through an Airbnb.org partnership.

The organization's technology footprint is operational rather than product-driven: a logistics and distribution network coordinated from its New York headquarters (169 Madison Ave, Suite 89823) and executed through trusted on-the-ground partners in Ukraine including Rotary Club Kyiv-City, LifeChanger, Forces of Recovery Ukraine, and the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine. Distribution channels for donations span credit card, PayPal, wire/ACH, check, stock, Donor-Advised Funds, and corporate sponsorships.

The business model is entirely donation-funded. Revenue streams consist of individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations (e.g., TD Bank's 2026 contribution of 1,000+ laptops and 300 tablets). CEO Joe Sullivan was appointed in October 2023 to lead a team of roughly 11–50 employees and a broader network of co-founders, staff, and volunteers operating in both the US and Ukraine.

Name

Ukraine Friends

Legal name

Worldwide Friends Foundation

Website

https://ukrainefriends.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ukraine Friends is a US-based 501c3 humanitarian nonprofit, founded in 2022 under the Worldwide Friends Foundation, that delivers medical aid (IFAKs, ambulances) and educational technology (Digital Wings laptops) to Ukrainian civilians, children, and military affected by Russia's invasion, funded entirely through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAE

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGABAH

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGACAI

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid delivery
• Disaster relief services
• Refugee evacuation support
• Medical supply distribution
• Nonprofit charitable programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Ukraine Friends operates as a 501c3 nonprofit organization under Worldwide Friends Foundation, generating revenue entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and partner organizations. Donations support the procurement and delivery of first aid kits, laptops, ambulances, and other humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ukraine Friends operates humanitarian aid programs for the people of Ukraine, sourcing, packing, and delivering Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), wound kits, ambulances, and other medical supplies to Ukrainian defense and civil forces, and collecting and distributing refurbished laptops to war-affected Ukrainian children through the Digital Wings program. The organization also evacuates refugees and arranges temporary housing through an Airbnb.org partnership. All operations are funded entirely by donations.

Product overview

Ukraine Friends operates as a humanitarian mission organization, not a technology product company. The organization runs two primary charitable programs: (1) Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) - medical supply kits containing 18 lifesaving components for hemorrhage and airway management, sourced from U.S. suppliers and distributed to Ukrainian defense and civil forces; and (2) the Laptop Program (Digital Wings) - collecting and distributing refurbished laptops to Ukrainian children for remote learning, with each device including mental health support resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Wings: A program providing laptops to Ukrainian children for remote learning, addressing the educational needs of children affected by the war.

Products and services

• Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) Humanitarian aid program that sources 18-component Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) from US suppliers, sorts and packs them into red-cross-marked pouches, and distributes them to Ukrainian defense and civil forces based on verified prioritized requests. Includes interventions for severe hemorrhage and inadequate air supply. Over 75,000 IFAKs delivered since inception.
• Laptop Program (Digital Wings) Charitable program that collects gently used laptops and funds, refurbishes and delivers them to Ukrainian children for remote education. Each laptop is equipped with a sticker listing mental health platforms and breathing exercises as recommended by the World Health Organization. Distributed in partnership with foundations supporting families of fallen defenders and front-line communities.
• Refugee Evacuation and Temporary Housing Humanitarian service that evacuates Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war and arranges safe temporary housing through a partnership with Airbnb.org. Over 30,000 refugees evacuated and 10,000 housed through the program since inception.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 refugees evacuated and 10,000 housed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RevivnminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner for laptop donations and logistics
• Airbnb.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Airbnb.org to provide safe, temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees. Over 10,000 refugees housed through this partnership. The collaboration leverages Airbnb's platform to arrange accommodation for displaced families.
• Rotary Club Kyiv-CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint laptop distribution to schools in war-affected areas including Makariv. Rotary members accompany CEO on deliveries.
• LifeChangercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LifeChanger (CO CF LifeChanger) to deliver laptops and support humanitarian work on the ground. LifeChanger covers over 1,000 requests of people in need daily.
• Jewish Relief Network Ukraine (JRNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in delivering laptops and supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
• Forces of Recovery UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey on-the-ground partner for distribution events with National Guard of Ukraine 3041 and families of fallen defenders.
• Ukraine Protection and Development FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey on-the-ground partner for distribution of aid to families of fallen defenders.
• Charitable Foundation MriyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver 100 laptops and 40 tablets to children of fallen defenders, with media coverage in Ukrainian press.
• Children of HeroescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation dedicated to supporting children who have lost one or both parents due to Russia's war. Ukraine Friends provides laptops and support through this partnership.
• GenUkrainiancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping war-affected children heal from trauma. Partners with Ukraine Friends to provide technology support.
• ONI GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting widows of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Receives laptops to help women pursue education and job opportunities.
• ShortageUAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint procurement partnership for essential medical supplies urgently required in Ukraine.
• Siena CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where Siena College conducts laptop drives for Ukrainian students. ITS department donates used laptops from lab replacements.
• Chief Rabbi of Ukraine (Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner101 laptops delivered for distribution to families of fallen defenders and communities near frontlines.
• UCCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Ukraine Friends mission
• Children Heroes FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting children of fallen Ukrainian defenders
• shortage.globalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for medical supply procurement through ShortageUA initiative

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UkraineFriendsOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukraine-friends

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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