This Christmas, Chef José Stands in Support of Ukrainian Children
"The greatest gift we can give this Christmas is bringing stolen children home to their families." — Chef José Andrés
An Unthinkable Crisis
A Lifesaving Mission
More than 19,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken from their homes and deported to Russia. These aren't just numbers. They are sons and daughters, students and artists, toddlers and teenagers.
Right now, children as young as six are being held in "re-education" camps, systematically taught to forget their families, their language, and their identity. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for these war crimes.
But There is Hope
And it has a name: Save Ukraine
We operate a modern-day underground railroad—the largest rescue network in Ukraine—to find these children and bring them home. We don't wait for permission. We act. Because for a child trapped and alone, every moment matters.
A Message from Chef José Andrés
We are honored to partner with Chef José Andrés, a globally recognized humanitarian leader. Known for his work on the front lines of global crises, he is now lending his powerful voice to our mission to bring Ukraine's children home.
"As someone who has dedicated my life to feeding people in crisis, I've seen firsthand the impact of war on families.
Over 1,000 Ukrainian children have been rescued by Save Ukraine, but 19,000+ more are waiting. This Christmas, let's extend our table to include these children in our hearts."
— Chef José Andrés
"They didn't just bring my son back.
They brought back our hope."
Olena, Mother of a Rescued Child
More Than a Rescue. A Return to Life.
Bringing a child home is just the beginning. Our mission is to ensure every child has the support they need to heal and build a future. We provide comprehensive, long-term care through a three-stage process:
RESCUE:
Our specialized teams navigate complex and dangerous environments to locate and extract children from Russian-controlled territories. We handle all logistics, from transportation to legal hurdles, ensuring a safe passage back to Ukraine.
RESTORE:
Upon their return, children are welcomed into our Hope and Healing Centers. Here, our 300 dedicated professionals—including psychologists and trauma specialists—provide critical medical care, psychological support, and a safe space to begin processing their experiences.
REINTEGRATE:
We reunite children with their families and provide ongoing support to help them return to a life of normalcy. This includes educational resources to get back in school, legal assistance to restore documents, and community support to ensure they feel at home again.
Our Proven Impact
Your support fuels a mission with verified, life-changing results.
• 937+ Children Rescued & Reunited with Their Families
• 300 Rescue Workers, Lawyers & Psychologists on Our Team
• 1 Leading Rescue Network Recognized by the ICC for Our Evidence
• 24/7 Operations on the Ground Since March 2022
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Recognized by major global media for our mission to protect and restore the lives of Ukrainian children.
Your Gift is a Lifeline
When you donate to Save Ukraine, you become part of the rescue.
You join a proven, trusted organization that is on the front lines of this fight.
Your Impact is Direct
100% of your donation fuels our full-cycle mission—from funding dangerous extraction operations to providing a child's first warm meal in safety.
We Are Trusted & Effective
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we have a proven track record of success and coordinate directly with Ukrainian government officials and international bodies.
The Need is Urgent
For over 19,000 children, the clock is ticking. Every day they remain in captivity is another day their identity is stripped away. Your help is needed now.
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