CHARITY MUTUAL AID PROGRAM “NADIYA”:
SUPPORTING THE ELDERLY TODAY AND CARING FOR THEIR FUTURE

War and Its Mark on the Hearts of the Elderly

The Russian aggression against Ukraine has brought not only the destruction of towns and villages but also thousands of broken lives. The war has taken away loved ones, divided families, and left many people in loneliness and helplessness.

Elderly people suffer the most today: many have lost their children or grandchildren who died at the front or were forced to flee abroad. They have been left without homes, without care, and without their usual circle of support. Every day for them is a struggle not only with illness and old age but also with the burden of war, which took away their sense of family warmth and safety.

Loneliness and the Need for Care

Every day, thousands of elderly Ukrainians are left alone with their hardships. Loneliness, health problems, lack of money for treatment — or even for a dignified farewell — are the daily reality for many seniors in our country.

The “Nadiya.ua” Charity Foundation created the Mutual Aid Program “Nadiya”, which currently includes 1,204 elderly participants. For most of them, this program is the only way to feel they are not abandoned or forgotten.

Why It Matters

Most participants of the program live alone. They have no family or relatives who can help them in difficult moments. The war has made their situation even more vulnerable. Many lost their homes or loved ones, and now live without support or hope.

Sometimes, they urgently need surgery, and sometimes — simply the opportunity to leave this world with dignity, without leaving debts or burden to others.

How the “Nadiya.ua” Foundation Works

We are building a financial reserve that ensures the stability of the program for years ahead. The funds are not spent immediately — they are placed in bank deposits and continue to work.

Interest from these deposits allows us to support 40–50 participants every year: covering treatment, surgery, or funeral services for those who are left alone.

This means that even a single donation today will continue to help for years to come.

Our Goal

We aim to raise 2,000,000 UAH to form a stable reserve fund. This will allow us to help dozens of elderly people each year, ensuring consistent and long-term support.

How You Can Help

Every donation you make is a piece of hope and dignity for those who need it most.

About the Foundation

• Founded on October 14, 1996.
• Currently, 1,204 elderly individuals participate in the “Nadiya” Mutual Aid Program.
• From 2019 to September 2025, the Foundation provided assistance totaling 501,540 UAH.
• As of October 1, 2025, the financial reserve of the program amounts to 270,000 UAH (placed on deposit).

Main Areas of Activity:

• Support for elderly people facing difficult life circumstances.
• Assistance to veterans and their families in social reintegration (including training in restoration crafts).
• Preservation of cultural and historical heritage.
• Humanitarian aid initiatives for children and hospitals.

Together We Are Stronger

The “Nadiya.ua” Foundation believes that kindness grows when it is shared. In this time of war, pain, and loss, we must do everything possible to ensure that our elderly are not left behind — that they have dignity, care, and hope until their last days.

Join the Mutual Aid Program “Nadiya” — give the elderly confidence in tomorrow, even in times of war.