1,833 Stolen Children
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About Us

About Us

Save Ukraine gives children stolen by russia a way home and a future to return to. We walk the full path of recovery and support with every child and parent, from rescue and safe shelter to healing, education, stability, and opportunity.

Founded in 2014, Save Ukraine provides the only holistic rescue and recovery services in Ukraine. Led by founder and CEO Mykola Kuleba, former Ombudsman for Children (2014-2021), Save Ukraine brings together 27 years of on-the-ground experience in child protection and the dedication of our skilled local team.


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Our Impact
1,833

Children rescued from russia and temporarily occupied territories

5,000+

Families provided with safe shelter and trauma recovery programs

165,000+

Children and family members evacuated from frontline areas

9,000+

Children's lives restored through reintegration programs

Our Work

We provide the only full cycle of support in Ukraine through three pillars:

Rescue

We bring the most vulnerable – children, the elderly, and those with disabilities – to safety from occupied territories and frontline communities.
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Care

We provide every rescued child and family with safe housing, mental health support, medical care, and legal services for up to 6 months.
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Creating Futures

Children and parents can grow and thrive with tutoring, after-school programs, parenting classes, and early intervention for babies and children with disabilities.
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Life Behind the Frontlines
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SU in the Media

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  • Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera
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    07.06.2026
  • Save Ukraine rescues 1,169 traumatized, kidnapped children from Russian occupation
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    04.03.2026
  • Inside the ‘underground railroad’ Ukraine is using to bring back children from Russia
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    22.03.2026
  • Never Forget, Putin's War Is on Ukraine's Children Also
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    20.03.2026
  • The 'underground railroad': Saving Ukraine’s children from Russia
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    24.01.2026
  • Shooting, digging trenches, searching for human remains. How Russia is turning Ukrainian children into an “army”
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    03.11.2025
  • The efforts to return tens of thousands of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia
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    26.08.2025
  • On GPS: A Ukrainian teen's escape after Russian kidnapping
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    20.07.2025
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Trusted Around the World

Save Ukraine sets the national standard in Ukraine for child protection, delivering life-saving services to the country's most vulnerable. Our vital work would not be possible without the support from our partners around the world.

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Updates from the Team

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  • 30 children & teenagers were rescued from occupation
    30 children & teenagers were rescued from occupation

    Last week, the Save Ukraine team rescued 30 children and teenagers from occupation. This was made possible thanks to the...

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    28.09.2026
  • 23 kids & teenagers were rescued from occupation last week
    23 kids & teenagers were rescued from occupation last week

    Last week, the Save Ukraine team rescued 23 children and teenagers from occupation. This was made possible thanks to the...

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    21.09.2026
  • Save Ukraine specialists hold a training session for Hostomel teachers
    Save Ukraine specialists hold a training session for Hostomel teachers

    Imagine a school with over 1,800 students, but only one psychologist for the entire facility. This is the reality at...

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    21.09.2026
  • 33 kids & teenagers were rescued from occupation
    33 kids & teenagers were rescued from occupation

    Last week, the Save Ukraine team rescued 33 children and teenagers from occupation. This was made possible thanks to the...

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    18.09.2026
  • Save Ukraine and the Ministry of Social Policy have signed a memorandum of cooperation
    Save Ukraine and the Ministry of Social Policy have signed a memorandum of cooperation

    Rescuing children is a complex process that requires the efforts of many people and close cooperation with the government. To...

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    15.09.2026
  • 32 children & teenagers rescued from TOT last week
    32 children & teenagers rescued from TOT last week

    Last week, the Save Ukraine team rescued 32 children and teenagers from occupation. This was made possible thanks to the...

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    10.09.2026
  • Results of our partnership with KSE
    Results of our partnership with KSE

    490 people escaped heavy shelling and received a chance at a new life in a safer place. Over the past...

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    28.08.2026
  • More than just a camp:  How we help kids heal and recharge
    More than just a camp: How we help kids heal and recharge

    Summer is supposed to be all about carefree adventures. But with the ongoing war, many families simply can’t send their...

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    25.08.2026
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