Ukrainian Non-Government Organizations in New York, NY

Razom, meaning 'together' in Ukrainian, was born from the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 when millions united to build a pathway toward a better future for Ukraine. Based in New York, NY, this volunteer-powered organization believes deeply in the potential of dedicated individuals worldwide united by a single transformative goal. Since its founding, Razom has stood by Ukraine through every challenge, creating spaces where people meet, partner, and take meaningful action. The organization recognizes that despite ongoing conflict and adversity, countless individuals and organizations across Ukraine work daily to create opportunities and build prosperous communities. Razom's mission is to accelerate these individual and collective contributions through projects that unlock Ukraine's potential and advance democratic values globally. The organization operates from a conviction that Ukrainian success is the world's success—that freedom and justice are worth defending at every level. From delivering lifesaving medical kits to chaplains serving in the most dangerous areas, to supporting displaced individuals like Svitlana who rebuilt her life through vocational training, to amplifying Ukrainian voices through cinema and culture, Razom demonstrates that collective action saves lives and shapes futures. With a growing international network of staff, volunteers, and grassroots partners across Ukraine and beyond, Razom invites people everywhere to participate in writing the next chapter of Ukraine's story—whether through donations, advocacy, cultural engagement, or direct service. Together, the organization believes, we can accelerate Ukraine's journey toward security, democracy, and prosperity.

Since its establishment in 1925, the Ukrainian National Women's League of America has served as the longest-running and largest Ukrainian women's organization in the United States, rooted in New York, NY. Founded by five Ukrainian women's associations that came together with a vision to inform the free world about Ukraine, spiritually and materially support the homeland, and preserve Ukrainian national identity, the UNWLA has maintained an unwavering commitment to its founding principles for nearly a century. The organization unites women of Ukrainian descent and affiliation through service, friendship, and dedication, creating a powerful network of community members committed to shared values and mutual support. Throughout its storied history, the UNWLA has been instrumental in major humanitarian efforts—from providing aid to flood victims in Ukraine during the 1920s to establishing the Chornobyl Children's Fund in 1986 and continuing emergency relief efforts for Ukrainians worldwide. The organization's deep community roots are evident in its co-founding of significant institutions including the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations, the World Congress of Free Ukrainians, and its role in establishing the Museum of Ukrainian Folk Art in New York City. Today, the UNWLA continues its legacy through its four pillars of work: advocating for Ukrainian interests, educating communities about Ukrainian culture and history, cultivating artistic and cultural expression, and providing compassionate humanitarian care. As a member of the National Council of Women and the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the UNWLA bridges local Ukrainian communities with international women's movements, embodying a century-long tradition of sisterhood, resilience, and service.

Since its founding in 1940, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America has been the unified voice representing Ukrainian Americans in New York, NY and across the nation. Born from the vision of four fraternal organizations responding to the invasion of Ukrainian lands, UCCA emerged as a permanent representation dedicated to the principle that the fates of America and Ukraine are indivisible—by protecting freedom at home, Ukrainian Americans could assure the restoration of freedom in their ancestral homeland. Today, UCCA stands as the largest grassroots representation of Americans of Ukrainian descent, uniting nearly 30 national organizations and maintaining all-volunteer chapters throughout the United States. The organization's legacy reflects a deep commitment to community service, from organizing war bond drives and refugee assistance during World War II to establishing Captive Nations Week in 1959 and erecting the Taras Shevchenko monument in the nation's capital. In recent decades, UCCA has coordinated the largest election observer missions to Ukraine, including over 2,500 observers during the historic 2004 Orange Revolution, and established the National Ukrainian Holodomor Genocide Memorial in Washington, D.C. Driven by its quadrennial Congress of Ukrainians in America, UCCA convenes delegates from across the country to elect an Executive Board and set organizational direction through its National Council. The organization continues its humanitarian mission by delivering direct aid to Ukraine and maintaining active engagement with the Ukrainian World Congress, representing over 20 million people in the worldwide Ukrainian diaspora. UCCA's work embodies the enduring bonds of community, cultural pride, and democratic values that connect Ukrainian Americans to their heritage and to each other.