The Russian Federation military invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine has created an exigent humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people that threatens the country’s culture and identity.  The crisis is ongoing and has to date, resulted in thousands of Ukrainian civilian casualties and Ukrainian Military casualties.  In addition, 10 million Ukrainians, representing a fourth of the population have been displaced.

As news of the invasion spread, UCHI recognizing its commitment to preserving Ukrainian culture and identity established The Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Fund.  The Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Fund accepts donations that fund grants that provide humanitarian aid to alleviate the crisis, aid that is desperately needed and in furtherance of the purposes of UCHI those being, to promote cultural, educational, and humanitarian contacts between the United States and Ukraine.

Dollars may also be used in connection with reconstruction, refugee resettlement and other needs that are a direct result of the invasion.  As an organization devoted to the preservation of Ukraine’s culture and with deep, longstanding ties in Pittsburgh, UCHI ways to educate, raise awareness and direct funding for supplies for Ukrainians and for on the ground humanitarian efforts, thanks to our friends who remain in Ukraine.