OUR MISSION AND STATUTORY GOALS

UA Future is a Polish/American/Ukraine nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, protecting people affected by war and humanitarian crises, and building stronger ties between Poland, USA, Ukraine, and other communities around the world.

Our work combines humanitarian aid, social support, education, culture, research, journalism, human rights, civic engagement, and international cooperation. We respond to immediate needs while also supporting long-term recovery, development, and resilience.

FROM EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO LONG-TERM IMPACT

Our mission does not end when an emergency is over. We work to provide immediate assistance where it is needed most while also helping communities recover, rebuild, become more resilient, and create a safer future.

We believe that humanitarian aid, reliable information, education, culture, and international cooperation can work together to create lasting change.

You can find the Foundation’s Articles of Association and its statutory goals here.

OUR KEY GOALS

  • Humanitarian aid and civilian protection — supporting people affected by war, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises.
  • Humanitarian logistics and coordination — organizing and coordinating aid delivered from Poland and other countries to areas affected by conflict or disaster.
  • Emergency response and recovery — building support and protection structures during crises and assisting communities in rebuilding afterward.
  • Evacuation and rescue — helping evacuate civilians and animals from areas affected by war, disasters, and humanitarian emergencies.
  • Support for children and families — assisting children, young people, families, people in difficult circumstances, seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
  • Social assistance and integration — supporting social inclusion and the integration of foreigners and displaced people.
  • Health and well-being — supporting health protection, medical assistance, and initiatives improving people’s quality of life.
  • Polish-Ukrainian relations — promoting mutual understanding, dialogue, cooperation, and strong relations between Polish and Ukrainian societies.
  • Culture and heritage — supporting Polish and Ukrainian culture, arts, history, historical heritage, memorial sites, and cultural institutions.
  • Education and research — supporting science, education, research, professional development, and international academic cooperation.
  • Independent journalism and reliable information — informing the public about national and international events and promoting accurate, responsible journalism.
  • Fighting disinformation — supporting initiatives that strengthen access to reliable information and increase public awareness of propaganda and information warfare.
  • Human rights and democracy — promoting and protecting human rights, civil liberties, democratic values, and civic participation.
  • European cooperation — developing international contacts, European integration, and cooperation between societies.
  • Volunteering and civic engagement — promoting and organizing volunteer work and supporting local communities.
  • Economic and local development — supporting entrepreneurship, employment, economic development, and the growth of local communities.
  • Support for veterans and people affected by repression — assisting veterans, war veterans, combatants, and people who have experienced political repression.
  • Support for Poles abroad — assisting Polish communities and Polish citizens living outside Poland.
  • Promoting Poland abroad — strengthening Poland’s international presence and promoting Polish culture, history, and achievements.
  • National security and resilience — supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening Poland’s national security and society’s resilience to crises.

HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS

UA Future carries out its mission through practical, on-the-ground action and long-term projects, including:

  • organizing and funding humanitarian transports from Poland and other countries to Ukraine and other areas affected by crises;
  • organizing evacuations of civilians and animals from war zones and disaster areas;
  • coordinating humanitarian and relief operations with local and international partners;
  • providing direct humanitarian and social assistance to people and communities in need;
  • supporting recovery and reconstruction after wars, disasters, and humanitarian crises;
  • carrying out research, educational, cultural, journalistic, publishing, and community projects;
  • promoting reliable information, media literacy, and awareness of disinformation and propaganda;
  • organizing conferences, meetings, training programs, educational initiatives, and cultural events;
  • cooperating with government institutions, local authorities, universities, media organizations, NGOs, and international partners;
  • supporting other individuals, organizations, and institutions whose work is consistent with UA Future’s mission and statutory goals;
  • developing international partnerships that connect people and organizations across Poland, Ukraine, Europe, and beyond.