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Tom Horn joined a Ukrainian Action humanitarian aid convoy from the UK and discovered a Ukraine normalised under threat but praying for peace. Tom speaks to the head of a local charity who receives a vehicle donated by Ukrainian Action filled with Christmas presents for children in Zaporizhzhia.

Ukraine’s war effort and civilian infrastructure are being stretched to their limits - from logistics and transport challenges to shortages of manpower, equipment, and space as the country continues to cope with the prolonged conflict. Ukrainian Action provides critical logistical support to the country's war effort.

In this powerful episode of Come To Think Of It, Nemo sits down with Jeffrey Hartman, Co-Founder of Ukrainian Action, to explore extraordinary acts of courage, compassion, and resilience amid the war in Ukraine.

Hartman shares how a Peace Corps posting led to a lifelong bond with Ukraine—and how that bond inspired him to help launch one of the most effective grassroots humanitarian efforts since Russia’s full-scale invasion. From delivering ambulances and medical aid on dangerous convoys to creating innovative ski-based rehabilitation programs for wounded Ukrainian veterans, this conversation offers a rare, firsthand look at humanitarian action in real time.

Viewers will hear gripping stories from the front lines, learn how ordinary citizens can make an extraordinary impact, and discover how Aspen connections helped spark a global movement of goodwill. This episode is a moving reminder of what service, solidarity, and hope look like in times of war.

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After months of fundraising and coordination, an ambulance funded by the City of Oxford has finally arrived in Dubno, Ukraine – marking a major milestone in the sister city partnership between the two communities. The ambulance was purchased at auction in the UK then repaired and delivered by volunteers from Ukrainian Action.

While governments debate strategy and sanctions, a quiet army of British volunteers have found their own ways to help keep Ukraine’s wheels turning through the war. “It’s absolutely critical,” says Jeff Hartman, founder of Ukrainian Action, a London-based charity that recruits ordinary Britons to deliver vehicles, tools and supplies to the front. “There is no way that the status of the war would be where it is now without the volunteers, domestic and international, and civilian-led organisations.”

Jeffrey Hartman is the Founder & CEO of Ukrainian Action, a volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to supporting the survival of Ukrainian citizens and development of Ukraine. Twenty years after serving as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, he responded to the full scale invasion by leaving his day job trading commodities to focus on building a non-profit organization to address Ukraine's emergency response needs and future recovery opportunities.

The Nightly joins a Ukrainian Action humanitarian aid convoy with volunteers and founder Jeffrey Hartman over four sweltering days, starting in London, across the English Channel and through France, Belgium, Germany and Poland to Kyiv, Ukraine.

Jeffrey Hartman discusses volunteer efforts to deliver vehicles from the UK to the frontline in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Action CEO Jeffrey Hartman & Patron Sir Iain Duncan Smith dial into the podcast from Kyiv to discuss their latest journey to deliver aid to the country and the latest on the mood in the British House of Commons.

Jeff Hartman, who grew up skiing in Colorado and had the opportunity to ski in Ukraine during his Peace Corps days, drew inspiration from U.S. ski programs that offer snowsports for veterans. He decided to borrow that model and build it out in Ukraine with the help of a lot of good volunteers and support in many different forms, including via partnership with the Ukrainian Ski Federation, and Ministry of Veteran Affairs.

An EMAS staff member has taken part in a humanitarian mission to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. The convoy, led by the UK charity Ukrainian Action, made up of fifteen women in five aid packed 4 x 4 vehicles, set off on Friday 14 February and travelled over 1000 miles through France, Belgium and Germany before arriving in Poland. From there, the Ukrainian Action team delivered the vehicles and supplies on to Ukraine. This marked the 69th successful convoy completed by the charity and the first to be led entirely by women.

Ukrainian Action's founders discuss their new film, Taras, showing how one veteran of the war has sought solace in the Carpathian Mountains, providing inspiration for the innovative Ukrainian Action Heroes rehabilitation program.

Former MP Jack Lopresti has been appointed patron of the Ukrainian Action Heroes rehabilitation program, aiding wounded Ukrainian veterans through skiing and snowboarding, while supporting humanitarian efforts that have delivered over £4 million in aid since 2022.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Veterans Affairs has partnered with the American charity "Ukrainian Action" to offer rehabilitation and wellness programs for Ukrainian war veterans in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains. The programs will include outdoor activities, psychological support, and assistance with reintegration.

Ukrainian Action was spotlighted in the Telegraph's poignant podcast, sharing our ambitions and multifaceted efforts to serve Ukraine. From emergency aid convoys to PTSD rehabilitation, we delve into how we're making a tangible difference on the ground and our innovative project to help veterans deal with PTSD and re-integrate in society.

This video discusses the international networks of support for Ukrainian civil society organisations, highlighting the importance of grassroots movements and solidarity both within Ukraine and abroad. It explores the role of Ukrainian Action in providing humanitarian aid and the challenges faced in expanding support to rural areas.

Ukrainian Action, founded by American Jeff Hartman, has transported 200 vehicles filled with humanitarian aid from London to Ukraine since February 2022. The initiative, crowd-funded and supported by corporations, assists displaced children, medical units, and veterans, while promoting sustainable post-war reconstruction.

Kasey Turman, for the Miami Student, writes about Ukrainian Action and their efforts to channel donor support directly to vulnerable civilians affected by the war in Ukraine. The organisation has raised nearly $1.8 million and has sent 153 truckloads filled with critical medical and humanitarian supplies to people in need. The organisation's mission is to provide emergency relief and infrastructure support to Ukrainians affected by the war.

Ukrainian Action teams up with the real estate giant Knight Frank, as they embark on the charity’s 30th trip to deliver vital supplies and 10 pickup trucks to Ukraine, with 15 Knight Frank volunteers joining in on the convoy.

In a recent article by Sarah Butcher for eFinancialCareers, they shed light on the struggles that Ukrainian citizens have faced due to the ongoing war and attacks on the country's energy grid. With many cities left without basic necessities such as water, heat, and power, Ukrainian Action has stepped up to deliver generators to help families survive the harsh winter months. The article also highlights the tireless efforts of the volunteers to make Ukrainian Action's mission possible. Despite the challenges, the team at Ukrainian Action remains dedicated to their cause.