From loss to healing
Support children who have lost their parents due to the war
Who we are and what we do
Children of Heroes Charity Fund provides comprehensive, long-term support to children who have lost one or both parents due to the war. We have offices in Ukraine, the United States, and the Netherlands.
Our mission is to honor the memory of fallen Heroes by supporting their children. We strive to create a nurturing environment where they can build a bright future for themselves and for our country.
We support every child until the age of 18 and continue providing assistance as they enter adulthood. We help them through psychological support and socialization, education and development, humanitarian aid, medical care, case management, and the work of our Family Helpers.
Support a child’s steps to recovery
Individual counseling, group therapy, and socialization help children who have lost one or both parents gradually regain emotional balance, a sense of safety, and trust in the world. The Steps to Recovery reflect only part of the needs. Make a donation in an amount that feels right for you, and we will direct it where it will have the greatest impact.
Here’s how the Steps to Recovery work:
-
Choose any item from the list – it will appear on a progress bar. You can add as many as you like.
-
As you add items, a progress bar will display the recommended donation amount.
Prefer to set your own amount? No problem – you can manually enter it in the dedicated field.
-
Once ready, choose how you’d like to give: make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter. We’re committed to caring for each child until they turn 18 and beyond – that’s why regular donations are so important.
Highlights
Trust and credibility
Our impact in 2025
15,511
psychological counseling sessions delivered
382
psychological support groups conducted
524
children and their guardians attended art therapy
3,379
children and their guardians attended camps
What our supporters say
I really hope this donation reaches good hands that are in need of it. To whoever my money goes to, I want you to know that your family member(s) who died for your beautiful country are heroes. They will be remembered and honored as national heroes. They died for you and your country’s future. This donation comes from Alexander, but you can call me Sasha. I am a man from Sweden, the country with the same colors as Ukraine!
Sophia and Anna, both 9 years old, are best friends from New Jersey, USA. Anna's father is Ukrainian American. During their summer break, the two girls came up with the idea of making and selling bracelets to raise funds for kids in Ukraine. They walked around their neighborhood with a poster and their handmade products, knocked on doors, and talked to their neighbors. One morning, they made over $40, which they decided to donate to Children of Heroes.
From one Finnish woman who lost her father in the war against the same enemy in 1944, 79 years ago. We all hoped: never again. Thank you for this fund that I can contribute to!
Some nights, I cry for the people in Ukraine. Why are there death, destruction, and devastation all across the world? Why can’t the people of the world just live in harmony and have fun? Humans are supposed to be the most intelligent of all creatures, yet it is us who are intent on killing each other and the world in which we live.
I give to Children of Heroes because, as a psychologist in the US, I know that war – instigated by a madman who believes his Russian Empire has the right to murder and plunder a free nation and crush democracy – leaves more destruction than just dead soldiers in its path. Children of war need support, love, mental health programs, and hope. Children of Heroes provides stability to children living in the rubble of a war they did not create and cannot resolve.
Raised by my daughters Sofia (8) and Maya (6), selling some of their toys with the help of their neighbor Emilia (9). They wanted to do what they could to help children in Ukraine who are in need. We send them our love, support, and a bit of cash.
Varia’s story: a path toward healing
In 2023, Varia lost her father due to the war. It was a profound shock for both her and her mother, Olena. Varia struggled deeply with the loss, and her mother’s emotional strain only increased her anxiety and sense of insecurity.
The following year, a missile strike destroyed their home. After that, Varia became even more tense and withdrawn. Realizing they could no longer cope alone, the family turned to the Fund for professional support.
Varia experienced anxiety, emotional instability, and difficulties in communication. The Fund’s psychologists worked to stabilize her condition and help her adjust to new life circumstances.
Through regular counseling sessions, Varia gradually began to regain a sense of safety. She became more open, made new friends, and her anxiety decreased. She now feels comfortable being hugged again – something that once felt overwhelming.
A warm and trusting relationship with her psychologist became a source of stability. The specialist’s guidance helped both Varia and Olena better understand each other’s emotional needs and support one another.
Today, Varia is slowly returning to age-appropriate interests: drawing, watching gaming streams, and playing Roblox. Her greatest wish is simple – to live in peace and calm, without war or fear.
Varia is one of more than 15,000 children supported by the Fund who need psychological and other types of assistance: financial, legal, educational, and more. Your donation helps provide children with the support they need to cope with loss, regain hope, and experience the joy of childhood again.
In 2023, Varia lost her father due to the war. It was a profound shock for both her and her mother, Olena. Varia struggled deeply with the loss, and her mother’s emotional strain only increased her anxiety and sense of insecurity.
The following year, a missile strike destroyed their home. After that, Varia became even more tense and withdrawn. Realizing they could no longer cope alone, the family turned to the Fund for professional support.
Varia is one of more than 15,000 children supported by the Fund who need psychological and other types of assistance: financial, legal, educational, and more. Your donation helps provide children with the support they need to cope with loss, regain hope, and experience the joy of childhood again.
A little each month goes a long way
Use our Kindness Calculator to see what your monthly contribution adds up to over a year. It helps us provide steady support for children.
**You can change or cancel your monthly subscription at any moment.