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About
Safe Passage 4 Ukraine https://sp4ukraine.org/ is an international NGO established in 2022 with the mission to strengthen and sustain “the people most vulnerable to the effects of the war in Ukraine.” Its main initiatives are “helping the most vulnerable flee the war in Ukraine so they can restart their lives,” “deliver essential humanitarian aid to those in Ukraine who cannot flee,” and “provide support services to foreign volunteer fighters who have finished serving in Ukraine.” The organization uses social networking to gather donations and support for these initiatives. Since its founding it has raised and distributed $166,493.55 USD for its humanitarian aid campaigns.

History
Shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on 2/24/2022, a post by SP4U director, Rachel Jamison, on Reddit offering airline miles for volunteers resulted in the creation of Safe Passage 4 Ukraine (and Protect A Volunteer). In March 2022, Safe Passage 4 Ukraine began its humanitarian work.

Safe Passage 4 Ukraine’s activity began shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine started. Rachel Jamison made a post in the r/Ukraine subreddit offering airline miles for combat veterans and medics to get to Ukraine. The post resulted in many more people offering up their airline miles. Safe Passage 4 Ukraine was created by Jamison as a way to organize and consolidate these miles for humanitarian purposes. The organization has since expanded its programs to include many other areas.

Mission
Safe Passage 4 Ukraine supports Ukrainians displaced by the war, Ukrainian civilians still in Ukraine, and volunteers who have finished their time serving in Ukraine. Safe Passage 4 Ukraine’s main activities are divided into several initiatives, including: Safe Passage 4 Displaced Families Safe Passage 4 Emergency Aid Safe Passage 4 Frontline Heroes Bringing Christmas to Ukraine Initiative

Board of Directors
As of September 2023, the Board of Directors includes:
 * Rachel Jamison - Director
 * Alex Murawski - Chief Case Manager
 * Igor Veselukha - Chief Partnership Officer

Partnerships
Safe Passage 4 Ukraine’s partners as of September 2023 are:
 * Help for Ukraine
 * https://helpingtoleave.org/en
 * https://miles4migrants.org/
 * https://na4ukraine.org/
 * https://pathfindersforukraine.com/
 * https://helpua.rubikus.de/en
 * https://helppeople.org.ua/en/
 * https://www.facebook.com/groups/2182253995256054/
 * https://mln.kuu.fund/
 * https://kyivdefenders.com.ua/en/mission/
 * https://missionkharkiv.com/
 * https://novaukraine.org/
 * https://www.allianceforukraine.org/cpages/home
 * https://www.instagram.com/returnofchildhood.ua/
 * https://www.uncn.one/
 * https://kinddeeds.org/
 * https://www.protezfoundation.com/
 * https://protectavolunteer.com/
 * https://telehelpukraine.com/our-team-1

Media

 * https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/safe-in-canada-a-young-ukraine-war-widow-now-has-time-to-grieve/article_ba441732-d212-5df1-83e1-86177fe60ea4.html
 * https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/03/us/politics/american-combat-volunteers-ukraine.html
 * https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_379c7e03-3393-5c84-b72f-dca57ef4921d.html
 * https://nyunews.com/news/2022/09/07/nyu-instructor-organization-relocates-ukrainians/
 * https://milestalk.com/help-a-ukrainian-with-miles-points/
 * https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/kind-deeds-prosthetic-legs-new-jersey-new-york/
 * https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HeIu1O19dpEbCEIdTqjMq
 * https://www.thestar.com/politics/keep-canada-s-doors-open-to-ukrainians-refugee-groups-urge-ottawa/article_017e368e-5433-5ef5-8c3f-8d6dd93e23a7.html
 * https://katapult-ukraine.com/artikel/his-story-is-in-ukraine-hers-is-with-their-family-at-home
 * https://www.lbbonline.com/news/ukrainian-hero-igor-veselukha-saves-lives-through-guerilla-charity-safe-passage-4-ukraine
 * https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/unbreakable-spirit-ukraine-musicians-45422/