The Board
Sets strategy and priorities, approves the annual budget and accounts, appoints the executive director, and approves major programmes and partnerships.
About us
A bridge between European solidarity and Ukrainian resilience.
We are an independent foundation created to turn European goodwill into practical, accountable help for the people of Ukraine.
Our story
Founded to make solidarity useful.
EU-UKRAINE ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION was established in 2024 in Belgium as an independent, non-political non-profit. It grew from a simple observation: European solidarity with Ukraine is real, but it needs reliable channels, local knowledge and honest reporting to become lasting help.
We work with local partners and international organisations to support people who have lost homes, income, family members or a sense of safety. We do not replace the state or other humanitarian actors; we add capacity where it is needed and stay accountable for every contribution we receive.
Our name is a promise: to act in the space between Europe and Ukraine with respect for both, and to keep the dignity of the people we serve at the centre of every decision.
Together for a Stronger Tomorrow.
Mission
Improve the quality of life of people in Ukraine facing difficult circumstances.
We unite resources, knowledge and effort from the international community to support humanitarian, social, psychological and material assistance; to protect children, older people and people with disabilities; and to help communities recover.
Our mottoTogether for a Stronger Tomorrow.
Principles
Eight commitments that guide our work.
01
Humanity
The protection of life, health and human dignity is the first priority.
02
Impartiality
Help is provided on the basis of need, without discrimination by nationality, language, gender, age, religion, disability or political opinion.
03
Transparency
We provide reliable reporting on the receipt and use of funds.
04
Accountability
Leadership is responsible for decisions, financial discipline and the delivery of our mission.
05
Independence
The foundation is not used to promote party, commercial or private interests.
06
Legality
All projects are delivered in compliance with the law of the countries in which we work.
07
Safety & privacy
Personal data of people we support is protected in line with applicable requirements.
08
Respect & voluntariness
Receiving help is never conditional on political, religious or other activity unrelated to a person's needs.
Governance
Clear roles, open decisions.
The foundation separates strategy, management and oversight. The board sets strategy and approves the budget; the executive director runs the organisation; a supervisory function checks compliance, financial risk and conflicts of interest.
See documents and reportingExecutive Directorate
Runs day-to-day operations, delivers programmes, manages people and volunteers, and represents the foundation within delegated authority.
Supervisory function
Reviews compliance with the charter, assesses financial risk and oversees the prevention and management of conflicts of interest.
Legal information
The foundation at a glance.
Registration and banking details will be published only after independent verification.
- Full name
- EU-UKRAINE ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
- Working name (Ukrainian)
- Європейсько-український фонд допомоги
- Short name
- EUAF
- Legal form
- Independent non-profit foundation
- Country of registration
- Belgium
- Registered address
- W.A. Mozartlaan 2, 1620 Drogenbos, Belgium
- Charter date
- 19 December 2024
- Authorized representative
- Anastasiia Zheludko
- Registration number
- To be published after verification
Safeguarding & ethics
Protection is not a policy on paper.
We apply special measures when working with children, people with disabilities, veterans and others at heightened risk. We prohibit exploitation, harassment, violence, humiliation and abuse of trust in any form.
- Safe interaction procedures and lawful background checks
- A safe complaints mechanism and protection from retaliation
- Zero tolerance for corruption, fraud and misappropriation
- Confidential handling of personal data and sensitive stories
Get to know us
The best way to understand a foundation is to speak with it.
We welcome questions from donors, partners, journalists and local organisations.