Maple Hope Foundation
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Members of the Ukrainian community in Vancouver |
| Founded at | Ukraine and Ukrainian communities worldwide |
| Type | Non-profit, Non-governmental organization |
| Legal status | Registered charitable organization |
| Focus | Humanitarian aid, medical assistance, psychological support, education, cultural diplomacy, advocacy |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Revenue | Over CA$40 million (as of November 2025) |
| Website | www.maplehopefoundation.org |
Maple Hope Foundation is a Canadian non-governmental organization, registered in October 2015 in the province of British Columbia. The Foundation's activities focus on providing humanitarian, medical, psychological, and advocacy support to Ukraine and to Ukrainians affected by the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Founded by members of the Ukrainian community in Vancouver, Maple Hope Foundation has become part of the global volunteer movement in support of Ukraine.
Mission
The mission of Maple Hope Foundation is to support Ukraine and Ukrainians affected by the war through the provision of humanitarian, psychological, and medical assistance, as well as through educational and advocacy initiatives.
The Foundation seeks to build bridges of solidarity between Canada and Ukraine at the level of communities, governments, and international partners.
Key areas of activity
- Humanitarian and medical aid
- Psychological support and mental health programs
- Advocacy and cultural diplomacy
- Support for temporarily displaced Ukrainians in Canada
- Capacity building through training and education
History
Maple Hope Foundation officially obtained its non-profit status in October 2015 after registration in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
The organization traces its origins to November 2013, when, during the Revolution of Dignity, members of the Ukrainian community in Vancouver united to organize rallies in support of Ukraine and to collect humanitarian aid.[1][2]
Civic activists, professionals from various fields - psychologists, financial experts, educators, IT specialists - as well as Ukrainian students in Canada, joined the initiative.[3]
Maple Hope Foundation is a member organization of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Vancouver and a recipient of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress National leadership award in 2025.
Founders
Maple Hope Foundation was established by volunteer activists from the Ukrainian community in Vancouver who united around a shared mission of supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians affected by war.
The Foundation's core team consists of professionals from diverse fields, including psychology, finance, IT, business, communications, and political science.
Key founders:
- Iaroslav Pokhylko
- Svitlana Kominko
- Tetiana Kostiuk
- Yuliia Yushchenko
- Yuliia Shokaliuk
Key Projects 2025
Medical Aid to Ukraine
At the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Maple Hope Foundation established cooperation with the Public Health Agency of Canada to deliver critical medical aid to Ukraine. The total value of medical assistance provided through this partnership exceeds 40 million CA.[4]
By 2025, more than 150 MOVES SLC Life-Support Systems - portable emergency care units used during medical evacuation - had been delivered to Ukraine. Designed by Canada's Thornhill Medical, each battery-powered unit folds an oxygen concentrator, a ventilator, suction, and vital sign monitoring into one device small enough to carry but strong enough to keep the wounded alive when seconds count.[5]
Thirty cutting-edge MOVES SLC mobile life-support systems have reached Ukraine in September 2025 by Maple Hope Foundation. This special equipment, valued at 4.3 million CA (177 million UAH), is saving lives on the front lines.[6]
Delivery of the Sikorsky S-76A Helicopter
In 2025, Maple Hope Foundation organized the delivery of a Sikorsky S-76A helicopter for medical evacuation needs at the request of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
The helicopter was donated by Helijet International, and more than 100,000 CAD was raised through the crowdfunding campaign “Helicopter for the Front.”[7]
Delivered to Ukraine in April 2025, the aircraft now operates in combat zones, saving lives. The project became an example of successful collaboration between World Ukrainian Congress, members of the Ukrainian diaspora, private business, and the charitable sector to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.[8][9][10]
“Heal a Mother’s Heart” Initiative
The international fundraising campaign “Heal a Mother’s Heart” aims to raise 1.2 million CAD to provide psychological assistance to women who have lost family members in the war, as well as to those whose loved ones are missing or in captivity.[11]
As part of the initiative, the Foundation implements the “Source of Strength” psychological and recreational program for mothers and wives of fallen Ukrainian defenders. The program offers group therapy, art therapy, body-oriented and recreational practices, and creates a safe environment for grief processing and emotional recovery. As of November 2025 оver 80 bereaved women have taken part in psychological and recreational programs in the Carpathians.[12]
Another component of the campaign focuses on educational programs in grief support for Ukrainian psychologists, educators, medical professionals, social workers, chaplains, and veterans’ space coordinators. More than 200 professionals have completed certified training in professional grief support.[13]
“Odesa Week in Vancouver” Project
In May 2025, Maple Hope Foundation organized one of Canada's largest cultural and advocacy projects - “Odesa Week in Vancouver.” The initiative was held in partnership with the City of Vancouver and the City of Odesa and celebrated the long-standing sister-city relationship between the two, established in 1944 - one of the first such partnerships in North America.[14]
The week's program included an international online conference on Odesa's history and cultural legacy, a virtual exhibition showcasing the city's architectural and artistic heritage and the impact of war, performances by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, film screenings, culinary events, and numerous thematic activities.[15]
Funds raised during the event were directed to support a specialized music school in Odesa, provide psychological assistance to women who lost their children due to the war, and fund cultural and veteran support initiatives.[16][17]
Projects by Areas of Activity
Medical Assistance
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Maple Hope Foundation has supported both military and civilian medical institutions in Ukraine.
In September 2025, the Foundation delivered CAD 700,000 worth of medical equipment to hospitals in Netishyn, Pustomyty, Lviv, and Sumy, ensuring that frontline doctors and nurses had the necessary tools to save lives.
Additionally, 330 Baylis V4C-560 ventilators were supplied to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, strengthening the healthcare system's capacity to treat critically ill patients under wartime conditions.[18][19]
In 2024, Maple Hope Foundation donated modern ENT medical equipment (a lor-combine) to the Kremenets Central Hospital in Ternopil region. The equipment, valued at approximately 700,000 UAH, was funded by Canadian philanthropist Marilyn Staiman, the daughter of Kremenets-born Thelma Deser.[20]
Psychological Support
Healing the Wounds of War Together (2023–2025)
A psychosocial support program for Ukrainians displaced by the war and living in Canada, funded by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. The program has reached over 3,000 people across nine Canadian provinces, focusing particularly on women who experienced loss, trauma, or emotional distress after forced displacement.
The initiative includes individual counseling sessions, peer-support groups, educational webinars, and regional forums, as well as seminars on adaptation, integration, and immigration issues. More than 800 individual career counseling sessions have been conducted to support professional reintegration. A second phase of the program began in 2025 with the support of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).[21]
Educational Programs for Mental-Health Professionals (2025)
In cooperation with the International Institute for Postgraduate Education, Maple Hope Foundation launched training programs in grief support for Ukrainian psychologists. Over 250 professionals have completed the program, which marked the first step toward the systematic expansion of professional psychological assistance both in Canada and in Ukraine.
“I Returned” Project (2016–2018)
In consultation with Dr. Marvin Westwood, Maple Hope Foundation launched “I’ve Returned” Project, which aimed to bring Canadian expertise in PTSD treatment of veterans. Two training programs were delivered by Dr. Daria Shevchuk and the Veteran Transition Network.[22][23][24]
Educational and Humanitarian Initiatives
Unissued Diplomas (2023–2025): an international advocacy campaign commemorating Ukrainian students killed as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion. Maple Hope Foundation supported the initiative through media outreach in Canada, public events, and the promotion of the traveling exhibition Unissued Diplomas, bringing the stories of the fallen students to international audiences.[25]
Ukrainian Displaced Assistance Program (since 2022): A comprehensive program providing housing, employment support, language courses, children's summer camps, legal and professional counseling, and academic guidance for displaced Ukrainians in Canada. An online platform has also been created to connect donors and volunteers.
Humanitarian Aid (2022): over 200 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Ukraine in cooperation with volunteer organizations across Europe.[26]
“Outstanding Ukrainians of Canada” (2017): a national competition marking Canada's 150th anniversary, engaging over 700 students from Ukraine was organised with O.W.L.Open World Learning Society. Winners participated in an educational program in Canada, including language courses, lectures, excursions, and visits to Ukrainian organizations in Vancouver and Toronto.[27]
Support for Wounded Defenders (2014–2016): rehabilitation and prosthetics program for Ukrainian Defenders, participants of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) and children of internally displaced persons. The Foundation's team at that time worked to connect severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers and their families with Canadian donors willing to provide assistance.[28][29][30]
“Maidan Youth” (2014): an educational and recreational program for 14 teenagers whose parents were killed or injured during the Revolution of Dignity. Participants visited Canada for cultural and educational activities.[31]
Community Initiatives in Vancouver: Maple Hope Foundation regularly participates in public events dedicated to Ukraine, collaborating with veterans’ organizations, student groups, and newly arrived Ukrainians.
Cooperation with media and governments: The Foundation maintains regular communication with major media outlets — CBC News, CTV News, Global News, Financial Post, and Voice of America — and collaborates with governmental institutions in Canada and Ukraine.
References
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- ↑ "Фонд Maple Hope Foundation передав 30 систем життєзабезпечення MOVES® SLC™ для допомоги у лікуванні тяжко поранених українців". Інтерфакс-Україна (in українська). Retrieved 2025-11-13.
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- ↑ "Канадський Фонд Maple Hope Foundation передав Україні 100 апаратів штучної вентиляції легень Baylis V4C-560 в якості гуманітарної допомоги". Інтерфакс-Україна (in українська). Retrieved 2025-11-13.
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- ↑ ""I Returned": War and Psychological Trauma | Maple Hope Foundation | Donate to Ukraine". www.maplehopefoundation.org. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ↑ "Кленова надія для калинового краю - Radio M". radiom.ua (in українська). Retrieved 2025-11-13.
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