Supporting Ukrainians on the Frontlines of Russian Aggression
Direct aid with an outsized impact in Ukraine. Results-driven advocacy in DC.
WORKING WITH OUR PARTNERS IN UKRAINE
We’re punching above our weight to ensure that Ukrainians can remain in their homes and secure a better future for themselves.
$1,030,445
For medical supplies and humanitarian aid
$485,379
To support pro-Ukrainian information campaigns
143,135
Meals ready to eat
37,070
Sleeping bags
Annual Report 2023
In 2024, Ukrainians will enter a critical stage in the fight for their country’s democratic future. Yet some of Kyiv’s allies—including in the White House— still act without urgency. These challenges demand our commitment and RDI has not shirked its responsibility.
“We in Kharkiv live on the literal frontlines of freedom—just miles from the Russian border, in the direct line of fire of Putin’s forces. A lot of organizations do noble work helping Ukrainians who have fled to other countries. But RDI takes aid right to the line of contact. They help equip our first responders. They make sure we can stay in our homes and fight. They’re the ones making sure Ukraine is still a viable nation the day after we win the war and that Kharkiv is still the biggest city in eastern Ukraine.”
Ihor Terekhov
Mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city
STORIES
Making Putin Pay
RDI’s report on the legal, practical, and moral case for transferring Russian sovereign assets to Ukraine.
German Responsibility Campaign
In leading German media, RDI is calling on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to fulfill his country’s historic responsibility and give Ukraine the military aid it needs to stop Russia.
UK Delegation to Congress
RDI organized a delegation of top British Conservative politicians to advocate for aid to Ukraine with Republican members of Congress in terms the GOP can relate to.
RDI Delegation to Ukraine
RDI organized a delegation of prominent American thought leaders to Ukraine resulting in op-eds and interviews across the biggest media platforms including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Foreign Affairs. In addition to leading the delegation, RDI’s CEO, Uriel Epshtein visited our grantees in Kharkiv, a key community directly on the frontlines.
Domestic Advocacy Campaign
In 2023, RDI launched a campaign to increase public support for Ukraine among key groups in the mid-Atlantic region. The campaign amplified messages from our Ukrainian partners and ensured that they broke through the noise among an audience that prioritizes foreign policy. The campaign resulted in over 20 million impressions, both online and in-person.
