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We are proud to support courageous Ukrainians bringing help to civilians caught in the horror of Russia’s war—securing supplies of food and medicines, assisting families forced to flee their homes, protecting caregivers, and documenting war crimes.
Our History in Ukraine and the Work Ahead
We work with scores of independent local groups, building on a commitment to Ukraine that started over 30 years ago—a commitment to people who wanted to build a prosperous, democratic, and peaceful future for their country.
The people we work with today still pursue that vision.
We have launched the Ukraine Democracy Fund to make sure that their voices are heard at home and around the world. Speaking out for Ukraine. And for its future.
The Open Society Foundations are the largest private human rights funder in the world, working to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. Every year, Open Society gives thousands of grants to groups and individuals who promote our values of justice, equity, and expression—through a unique network that is guided by local voices and global expertise.
Learn more about organizations operating on the ground in Ukraine.
- 100% Life: The largest patient-led organization in Ukraine, works with patients and for patients, including representation of the interests of people living with HIV in 25 regions of Ukraine. Since the invasion, it’s been battling to deliver essential medicines to patients at risk.
- DiXi Group: DiXi Group is a Kyiv-based think tank that provides research and advice on information policy, security, and investment in the energy sector. Since the invasion, DiXi has focused on analyzing strategies to secure Ukraine’s energy supplies during the conflict, and to ensure the effective implementation of sanctions on Russian energy companies.
- Centre for Economic Strategy: This independent research body has been working on promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth for Ukraine since 2015. Since the invasion, it has focused on assessing the damage being done to Ukraine’s economy by the war, and advocating for increased support from the international community.
- Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group: Ukraine’s longest-established human rights group has roots that go back to the pre-1990 Soviet period. Since the February 24 invasion, it has been actively involved in documenting war crimes and other abuses of Ukraine’s civilian population.