Direction:

Tech

UNITED24: $1.4 Billion Raised in Three Years of Global Support for Ukraine

Publication date and time:

May 06, 2025, 16:30

Reading time:

3 min

Launched in May 2022 at the initiative of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the platform was created in response to russia’s full-scale invasion, offering a transparent, centralized mechanism for international donations. What began as an urgent wartime tool has evolved into a long-term, tech-enabled solution for rebuilding and resilience.

In a statement marking the milestone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the figure represents more than financial support—it stands as proof of global solidarity in the face of brutal and unprovoked aggression.

This is not just a number but a testament to what can be achieved when millions stand together with a purpose. What unites us is not geography, language, or background. It’s your conviction that moves us forward, and helps us stand strong in the face of unprovoked aggression. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a step toward justice; towards the future we are building together. Thank you for showing the world that unity, and conviction in a common cause, are the strongest forces we have,

A New Standard for State-Led Crowdfunding

Unlike traditional charity efforts, UNITED24 is government-led and digitally native. Donations go directly to official accounts of Ukraine’s ministries, and reporting is published regularly, building trust with donors across 120+ countries. Contributors range from individuals to multinational corporations and foreign governments — all united by a shared conviction to support Ukraine.

Active slide number

1

/

Total slides

9

Funding That Translates Into Real-World Impact

The platform’s results are measurable, immediate, and wide-ranging:

• Over 10,000 drones supplied to Ukrainian defense forces
• Medical evacuation vehicles, including armored transport, delivered to frontline medics
• Dozens of bridges and schools rebuilt, restoring civilian infrastructure
• Advanced medical equipment deployed to hospitals and neonatal centers
• Demining vehicles and equipment operating in contaminated regions, enabling safe return and reconstruction

These aren’t just statistics — they represent lives saved, communities restored, and futures protected.

Year-on-Year Growth

UNITED24 has steadily expanded its reach, collecting:

• $288M in 2022
• $336M in 2023
• $424M in 2024
• And nearly $400M in just the first months of 2025

The majority of donations — over 91% — have gone to defense-related needs. However, substantial funding has also supported education, healthcare, reconstruction, and humanitarian demining.

Cultural Diplomacy Amplifies the Message

UNITED24’s global influence has been boosted by its ambassadors: 26 prominent figures from the worlds of film, music, sports, and academia — including Mark Hamill, Imagine Dragons, Andriy Shevchenko, Timothy Snyder, and Elina Svitolina. Their advocacy has helped mobilize millions more by keeping Ukraine visible in international discourse.

High-profile supporters like Bono, Sting, Robert De Niro, and Michael Douglas have also lent their voices, helping the platform maintain momentum and public relevance.

Looking Ahead: A Focus on Demining

As part of its 2025 goals, UNITED24 is prioritizing humanitarian demining, with a dedicated campaign launched in April to raise $1.5 million for clearing explosives in the Kherson, Kharkiv, and Kyiv regions. With one-third of Ukraine’s territory affected by mines, this work is essential to rebuilding safely.

The Bigger Picture

UNITED24 is more than a fundraising platform — it’s a case study in digital resilience, global trust, and civic technology at scale. It reflects how fast, transparent, and purposeful digital tools can reshape crisis response and recovery.

Three years in, it stands as a symbol of how technology, unity, and human will can power extraordinary outcomes — one donation at a time.

Visit u24.gov.ua to learn more or contribute.