Nov 19, 2025

Jewish Federations’ Support Helps Rescue 137 Ukrainian Children

Through Federation’s support of Save Ukraine, 37 Ukrainian children have been recently reunited with their loved ones. Since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 19,000 Ukrainian children have been taken from their families forcibly to Russia — either sent to orphanages, handed over to Russian families or trained as Russian soldiers. Save Ukraine operates a 24/7 hotline to help families every step of the way as they track down their abducted children and provides evacuation services from combat zones. The organization also runs seven Hope and Healing Centers, which offer temporary housing, food, mental health and family services. Through its rescue efforts, Save Ukraine has returned 1,026 Ukrainian children, making it the only public organization in the country that regularly organizes — and successfully conducts — rescue missions.