On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, precipitating the worst humanitarian and refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. For years, UJA had supported Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union, including the 200,000 Jews of Ukraine. We were prepared to respond on day one because of our longtime investments.
People Fed
people received mental health care
Ukrainians evacuated
from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia have made aliyah
Ukranians supported in NYC by UJA partners
people provided with MEDICAL CARE
UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN attended camp
got meals, matzah, and Haggadot OVER PASSOVER 2022
people helped in Ukraine and around the world
*Data collected reflects first six months of war.
For a second year, we’re helping Ukrainian Jews celebrate freedom under the shadow of war. We’ve allocated $787,000 to 12 organizations in Ukraine, neighboring European countries, and in New York.
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We allocated nearly $25 Million to 78 Unique Organizations.
Read more about grants awarded to date.
1,000 Ukrainian refugees took part in a job fair in Brooklyn, run by UJA partner JCH of Bensonhurst.
A group of Israeli pilots wanted to give back. So they built a play area for Ukrainian refugee children.
After 300 orphans escaped Ukraine, our funding made sure they were well-nourished.
Early in the war, we sent 18 New York rabbis of all denominations to the Ukrainian border.
