WarmDevs Founded The NowkoloUA Charity To Support Ukraine

The fund’s core principles

Selflessness 

The fund does not use generated impact for the self-promotion of the fund members, nor would the company use gained influence in political campaigns, ratings, or similar types of social benefits. Nowkolo UA is a charity organization that focuses on the vision of rebuilding and further developing the country. We work towards this by contributing ourselves, as well as involving foreign donors to join efforts in supporting Ukraine through action.

Transparency

Nowkolo UA uses gathered means and resources solely on investing in charitable projects with the focus on helping Ukraine win the war: investing in Ukraine’s progress and helping the Ukrainian people that suffered the repercussions of the russian armed invasion.

Social responsibility and legality

All fund members are highly aware of the socio-economical impact a business can have. This is why Nowkolo UA is an organization that avoids cooperation with harmful businesses, enterprises, and non-profits. Nowkolo UA does not collaborate with companies connected to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, meat, and the military industries. 

Operational efficiency

The charity works on minimizing the level of operational costs. The organization focuses on supporting a high level of organization to establish the most direct and impactful way of contribution. Every hryvnya, dollar, euro – every contribution goes directly to support a good cause and help those in dire need.

Commitment to the vision

Each member, partner, donor, and beneficiary of NowkoloUA understands and accepts the fund’s commitment to its vision. All decision-making in the organization is made in correspondence to the vision first and foremost. It is the most important aspect NowkoloUA takes into consideration when running the organization’s operational activity.

Innovation and progress

NowkoloUA has a focus on a project that works toward the improvement of technology and the enhancement of the standards of living for the Ukrainian people. We choose to collaborate with projects that have similar values and goals. The NowkoloUA fund is not a venture organization, so the maturity of the movements the fund chooses to invest in is an important criterion.

NowkoloUA projects

In the period from February to October of the year 2022, our team has successfully completed a variety of projects they are rightfully proud of. Among those are events for children and teenagers, retreats focused on improving mental health, and creative workshops to help survivors cope with traumatic events and recover in safe spaces.

Of course, there is also material support: reconstructions of buildings to provide comfortable amenities to those recovering, providing food and medical supplements to regions that suffered the most, and providing specialized clothing to Ukrainian soldiers that are risking their lives to protect their homeland.

An overview:

1. Created the OneHelp website, an all-Ukrainian web platform that is an accessible way for people to ask for help or provide such when possible.
2. Together with partners from the public organization “From Full Heart” and the charity fund “Volunteer Ukraine” provided humanitarian aid:

• Over 100 000 ready meals were delivered to those living in the regions of ongoing military actions and to internally displaced people in other cities (Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Lviv)
• Over 2500 first aid kits were provided for those in need in the areas of ongoing military actions (Kyiv, Kharkiv)
• Over 300 000 hryvnias were spent on medical supplies, that were later provided for war survivors (Kyiv, Kharkiv)

3. Provided direct support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine:

• Sent 5 shipments of food and medical supplies to Kharkiv military hospital on a total budget of $2000
• Shipped 630 complects of clothing parts “elbows/knees” for soldiers’ tactical defense to Kharkiv military base for a total budget of $12 600; the clothing was bought from the Turkish store “TARHAN UNIFORM”.

4. Provided help for internally displaced people:

• Together with partners organized around 200 sleeping places for internally displaced people in Chernivtsi
• Organized a variety of therapeutic and entertaining events for internally displaced families in Chernivtsi that included social and psychological therapy, art therapy with elements of yoga, and physical activities – games focused on teamwork. Provided gift packages for children that contained stationery and sweets as presents.

• Acted as a sponsor for a social project “Kinocamp” for teenagers that were internally displaced to help them cope with traumatic events through a creative outlet. During 10 days of camp, teens were learning a craft of cinematography: everything from acting to producing. Kids had an opportunity to learn new skills and socialize with peers in a safe and nourishing environment. A social video was created as a result of camp activities. There is an interview shot on a Ukrainian radio available to watch online, discussing the project with the co-founder of the camp, Oleksii Nazarov.

5. Helped with the reconstruction of a hospital:

• Organized capital dismantling works, repaired the floor and renovated the gym in the hospital in Sosnivka, Lviv region, where Ukrainian soldiers undergo rehabilitation.
• Work on renovating a hospital office to install modern x-ray equipment.

6. On November 18 of 2022, we held an event for kids of internally displaced families:

• Hold a lecture for kids on the importance of good intentions and your own actions;
• Played with children in active games;
• Told a therapeutic fairytale and asked to draw their feelings;
• Gifted tasty presents and useful stationery.

7. On Christmas 2022 visited the Chernivtsi orphanage for underaged children:

• Gifted the kids presents from Secret Sants;
• Spend time with kids playing and getting to know them;
• Talked with children about their hobbies, art, and crafts.

NowkoloUA partners