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Ukraine war: Nets, drones and pickup trucks the difference between life and death for Kyiv’s forces

The Nightly

4 Aug 2025

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.

Ukraine war: Nets, drones and pickup trucks the difference between life and death for Kyiv’s forces

From Kyiv: Latika Takes interviews Ukrainian Action's Jeff Hartman

Latika Takes

3 Aug 2025

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

From Kyiv: Latika Takes interviews Ukrainian Action's Jeff Hartman

Ski-habilitation: Mountain Therapy for Ukraine

National Ski Areas Volume 33: Issue 3

1 May 2025

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.

Ski-habilitation: Mountain Therapy for Ukraine

Former MP takes on Ukraine Charity Role

Downend Voice

25 Nov 2024

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.

Former MP takes on Ukraine Charity Role

Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine partners with Ukrainian Action

Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine

19 Jun 2024

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.

Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine partners with Ukrainian Action

Ukrainian Action's Mission Unveiled in The Telegraph Podcast

The Telegraph

3 Apr 2024

Ukrainian Action was recently spotlighted in the Telegraph during a 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.

Ukrainian Action's Mission Unveiled in The Telegraph Podcast

International networks of support of Ukrainian CSOs

Ednannia

24 Oct 2023

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.

International networks of support of Ukrainian CSOs

Witnessing Ukrainian Action in Action

Reporting Democracy

2 Aug 2023

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.

Witnessing Ukrainian Action in Action

From Oxford to Ukraine: A winding trip with an unplanned ending

The Miami Student

20 Apr 2023

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.

From Oxford to Ukraine: A winding trip with an unplanned ending

Knight Frank partners with Ukrainian Action

Knight Frank

27 Feb 2023

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.

Knight Frank partners with Ukrainian Action

The Trader Delivering Generators to Ukraine

eFinancialCareers

22 Dec 2022

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.

The Trader Delivering Generators to Ukraine

Tuesday Talks: The View from Ukraine

Global Ties Miami

16 Sept 2022

During a recent video webinar hosted by Global Ties Miami, Ukrainian Action shared their inspiring story of origin and ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by conflict in Ukraine. As a nonprofit organisation, Ukrainian Action is dedicated to delivering humanitarian aid to those in need across Ukraine

Tuesday Talks: The View from Ukraine

Parade of Pickups

Car And Driver

8 Jul 2022

The Car and Driver article by K.C. Colwell features Jeff Hartman and his journey to establish Ukrainian Action, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation that delivers humanitarian aid to war-torn areas of Ukraine by using pickup trucks filled with medical supplies, life saving kit, and more.

Parade of Pickups

Miamians send relief to Ukrainian friends

Miamian

3 Jul 2022

The Miamian writes about Ukrainian Action, a nonprofit organisation that delivers medical and humanitarian supplies to war-torn Ukraine. Founded by a group of volunteers, the organisation fills used pickup trucks with necessary items and navigates through multiple countries to deliver them to those in need.

Miamians send relief to Ukrainian friends

Driving Relief to Ukraine

Miami University Alumni Association

25 May 2022

Miami University hosted a webinar featuring Jeff Hartman, a Miami alum and founder of Ukrainian Action, a US tax-exempt charity that provides aid to vulnerable civilians in Ukraine. Hartman discussed his organisation's efforts to provide critical medical and humanitarian supplies to those affected by the war in Ukraine and its partnership with a global water charity to install infrastructure for clean drinking water in war-affected Ukrainian cities.

Driving Relief to Ukraine

Toledo man trucks aid to Ukrainian refugees

The Blade

24 Apr 2022

Vincent Lucarelli, for the Toledo Blade, talks about Ukrainian Action and their efforts to provide medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The team has been delivering essential supplies to the Ukrainian border. The initiative has been successful in providing aid to those in need and has inspired the formation of a non-profit organisation, Ukrainian Action, to continue their efforts in the future.

Toledo man trucks aid to Ukrainian refugees
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