Zaporuka Charitable Foundation

Since 2008, the charitable foundation «Foundation» provides comprehensive assistance to families with children overcoming serious illnesses so that they are not alone in their experience.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of children and their families by providing humane and comprehensive assistance during treatment, rehabilitation and in times of crisis.

Times change, but humanity as a component of our assistance remains unchanged

We started our business in 2008. to help families whose children have serious illnesses, including cancer. However, the full-scale war has made adjustments to the foundation's activities. Starting in 2022, we decided to channel our powerful professional experience into new areas to support Ukrainians affected by war and danger in their own homes.

Times change, but our approach remains unchanged - to help people overcome life's challenges, so that they feel their own value and dignity during treatment and in times of crisis. Every area of our activity is about human care that helps people heal from physical and psychological trauma.

Foundation values that unite the team and partners around a common goal

Humanity

Our position in life is that we are there for you, we care about you and help you so that you feel your own dignity.

Honesty

We are transparent in our operations, accountable for every single contribution, and honest with our partners.

Efficiency

We assess the needs and use every hryvnia, directing it to the areas where it brings the most benefit.

Areas of activity

Home away from home - Dacha family homes in Kyiv and Lviv

We provide free comfortable accommodation for families with seriously ill children during treatment away from their homes. We develop a community of support in the Dacha family homes.

Rehabilitation: Support during and after treatment

Physical, psychological, and social rehabilitation of children and adults, as well as family support at all stages of the patient's journey

Strengthening of healthcare

Renovation of hospital departments, provision of modern equipment, training of medical specialists, and individual patient care.

Support for frontline and host communities

Humanitarian aid, support for women's initiatives, psychosocial support, and combating violence.

Since 2008, we have been working with those in need

17 years of impeccable reputation

We confirm the transparency and integrity of our charitable activities with an annual independent audit. Thanks to our stable and reliable reputation, we are trusted by international and Ukrainian partners with whom we implement long-term projects.

16.7 million $ for aid

That is exactly how much the Zaporuka Foundation has directed to support Ukrainians since 2008. We are scaling up our assistance through cooperation with donor organizations, Ukrainian businesses, and caring individuals. Together, we are improving the lives of people in need.

Comprehensive and systematic support

For a full recovery, it is important not only to have access to medicines but also to receive psychological support and decent treatment conditions. That is why we are developing psychological services at hospitals, providing physical therapists and improving treatment conditions.

"Star of Trust"

The national rating "Compass of Charity of Ukraine" gave our foundation 5 stars.

The CBU Nominee Certificate is a document addressed to our partners and donors, which guarantees that everything Zaporuka does meets international standards and tax reporting requirements.

It also confirms the effectiveness of the use of the funds raised.

The Foundation is a member:

To the Healthcare Cluster of Ukraine

CCI - International Organization Against Childhood Cancer

Eurordis - European Organization for Rare Diseases

Our awards:

Top 100 of Ukrainian organizations of integrity

In 2025, the fund received verification from highest score from Philanthropy in UA

Prize "Philanthropist of the Year" in the category "Charitable organization"

Award "To the family home "Dacha" in the nomination "Best Project of the Year"

National Medical Award

TOP 100+ largest charitable foundations of Ukraine

The Dacha project is the heart of our foundation

We started this project in 2009. These are the only family homes in Ukraine for families with seriously ill children who are undergoing treatment in Kyiv and Lviv, far from their homes.

By February 24, 2022, Dacha was home to 1347 children of all ages from all over the country, and in October 2023, we completed and opened a new independent Dacha in Kyiv with the support of 65 partners. Later, in March 2024, we opened Dacha in Lviv.

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