We are
Rescue Now
We provide immediate and vital assistance where it’s needed now. We deliver essential supplies to the epicenter of disasters, including food, medicine, medical equipment, hospital generators, hygiene products, repair materials for restoring homes, and most importantly, evacuation services. To date, we have evacuated 22,000 people, 855 pets, and 3 roe deer from combat zones.
400,000
peoplerescued
100+
teammembers
Making alliances to make a difference
Our founders
Ihor Klyuchnnyk
An actor and a theater director before the war, now Ihor is responsible for our most precious asset — people.
Mykhailo Chernomorets
Before the war, he was a successful restaurateur, now Mykhailo is a head of finances.
Vitalii Bandura
A co-founder of the Pone app before the war, now Vitalii is in charge of marketing at the fund.
We rescue.
Now.
Because
tomorrow
may be late.
We create offline spaces for children to feel safe again, learn, play and get qualified psychological help
We provide seeds of vegetables and Ukrainian dignity for households on de-occupied territories to reroot once again
We give necessary medication, food and emotional support to grandmas and grandpas facing the war alone
We provide medicine, generators for hospitals, food and hygiene products where it’s needed now. Because tomorrow may be late.
At Rescue Now, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and impact. We are proud to be a registered 501(с)(3) charity organization and to have passed US inspections.
Our leadership team
Alyona Udalova
Litokryl Camp
Choreographer and dancer with 16 years of experience. Manages camps and rescue equipment delivery.
Milana Smorodskaya
Grantmaking
Worked in the court system for 12 years, then as a legal advisor. Now manages grants for charitable initiatives.
Yuliia Shvedova
Law
Has over 15 years of legal experience, having worked for the largest Ukrainian companies.
Maksym Naumenko
Finance
Raised over $5 million, drafted tax legislation, and now manages the charity’s financial resources and transparency.
Kateryna Pantiukh
Rapid Response
Before the war, she worked in tourism for 10 years, guiding 10,000 people on vacation every six months; now she leads the humanitarian hub.
Daria Puzikova
Litokryl Now
Before the war, she worked at a day-care center, teaching mental arithmetic. Now she runs centers for children affected by war.
Yana Mudruk
Marketing
With over 4 years of journalism experience and 300+ live broadcasting hours, she now leads the life and brand strategy at Rescue Now Foundation.
Olena Bandura
Accounting
With 18 years of accounting experience and 500 IRS reports filed, she now manages the Foundation’s accounting.
Anna Karika
Research & Development
In 2023, she worked with the Association of Families of Azovstal Defenders. Now, Hanna Karika volunteers as a project manager in the R&D team.
Yelyzaveta Boryskina
Incubator now
Experienced project coordinator and manager with over 5 years of expertise in leading international youth work and logistics projects. Currently responsible for coordinating project Incubator at Rescue Now.
Iryna Shkira
Marketing
Seasoned marketing strategist with over 9 years of experience, driving campaigns that have reached over 341 million people globally. Now responsible for marketing and fundraising efforts at Rescue Now.
Olena Skuratovych
HRD
Worked as an HR Director in the IT sector, managing over 1,000 employees across Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan. Currently, overseeing all people-related matters within the Rescue Now.
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