From frontline volunteers to focused foundation
Helping War Victims began with grassroots volunteer convoys in 2014 and, after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, became a registered Lithuanian charity dedicated to war survivors. Today we combine documented humanitarian aid with an innovative, self-funding model built around Paradox Nova — a docu-futuristic graphic novel trilogy — and the development of future VR-therapy and IT-education programs for people whose lives have been shattered by war.
Our mission & vision
Mission – why we exist
Helping War Victims is a Lithuania-registered charity (Reg. No. 306054239) created to deliver transparent, life-saving support for people affected by war and displacement. We work with partners to get medical and humanitarian aid where it is needed most and are designing long-term recovery programs — including VR-based pain and trauma relief and future-skills IT education — so survivors can rebuild their lives, not only survive the next week.
Vision – where we’re going
Our vision is a world where people who have survived war are not left behind once the headlines fade. In the coming years, our roadmap focuses on three fronts:
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Paradox Nova – launching a docu-futuristic graphic novel trilogy based on real war experiences, intended to direct 100% of its net profits to our humanitarian and recovery programs.
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VR-based therapy – building a pilot VR-therapy pathway in Europe to support people living with phantom limb pain and trauma-related symptoms, in collaboration with medical and mental-health professionals.
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Future-skills IT Academy – creating a digital-skills academy for war-affected youth and disabled veterans, helping them move toward resilient, independent futures in tech and related fields.
Our story so far
2014
First volunteer convoy
Our founder begins organising volunteer trips to deliver medical kits and essential supplies to frontline towns after the first invasion of Donetsk, supporting civilians and local responders where large organisations could not yet reach.
2022
From volunteers to registered foundation
After the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Helping War Victims is formally registered in Lithuania as a charity and support fund (Labdaros ir paramos fondas “Helping war victims”). Together with partners, our team helps coordinate large-scale humanitarian operations, including hundreds of tonnes of medical and relief supplies and support for hospitals and shelters.
2023
Humanitarian missions and safe water
Humanitarian missions intensify. With partner technologies such as PAUL filters, safe-water access is provided for thousands of people in affected regions like Kherson, while rehabilitation support and co-funded surgeries help veterans and civilians begin the long path from injury to independence.
2025
From emergency to long-term recovery
We invest in designing Paradox Nova as a self-funding docu-futuristic graphic novel trilogy and developing our VR-therapy and IT-education concepts. Our goal is to move from purely emergency response towards a sustainable model where creative IP and technology help finance long-term recovery for people affected by war.
Our core values
Humanity & impartiality
We follow humanitarian principles: help is provided based on need alone, not on nationality, politics, religion, or any other status. Every person affected by war deserves dignity, safety, and a chance to rebuild.
Integrity
We do not compromise on ethics. Helping War Victims is a registered Lithuanian charity with a clear legal identity and compliance with EU nonprofit and anti-money-laundering regulations. We refuse opaque arrangements and keep our partners and processes open to scrutiny.
Accountability
We aim for lean administration and simple, understandable reporting. Donors can request financial summaries and activity information, and as we grow we are committed to publishing regular, donor-friendly snapshots that connect funds to concrete outcomes — from deliveries and surgeries to program development milestones.
Transparency
Every donation is processed through secure, auditable channels, and we link incoming funds to specific humanitarian operations and program work wherever possible. We do not promise “real-time dashboards”, but we do commit to clear, verifiable reporting that respects both donor trust and the privacy of people we serve.
Lives rebuilt and futures protected
Numbers cannot capture every story, but they help show the scale of what donors like you make possible. Since 2022, our team and partners have documented large-scale humanitarian efforts and early steps toward long-term recovery.
Relief when everything is gone
Humanitarian convoys and local partners deliver food, hygiene items, blankets, and other essentials to families who have lost homes, jobs, and security — helping them get through weeks and months when they would otherwise have nothing.
Safe water for communities
In regions where infrastructure has been damaged, portable filter systems have helped provide safe water for thousands of people, reducing disease risk and easing the burden on families already under extreme stress.
Medical support and rehabilitation
Working with hospitals and clinics, we have co-funded surgeries, rehabilitation support, and essential medical equipment, so that war-injured patients can move from crisis care toward long-term recovery and independence.
Governance & Transparency
Helping War Victims Foundation (Labdaros ir paramos fondas “Helping war victims”) is a registered public charity in Lithuania, founded in March 2022 and listed in the national registers under code 306054239 with its legal address in Vilnius. We comply with Lithuanian and EU nonprofit and AML regulations and use professional accounting so that every euro can be traced from bank statement to humanitarian outcome. We are verified on Benevity (ID 440-5594181167525_f524), which enables tax-smart giving and corporate matching for donors in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and others where Benevity is recognised as a certified intermediary. Donors may request additional financial information, governance policies, or impact summaries at any time.
Meet our leadership team
Dmytro Kopytin
Founder & Chair
Dmytro has been involved in volunteer support for people affected by war since 2014, organising and participating in aid convoys and campaigns. In 2022 he founded Helping War Victims as a registered charity in Lithuania and continues to lead the foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and program development with a focus on practical help and long-term recovery.
Yelyzaveta Moroz
Director of cultural influence
Yelyzaveta supports Helping War Victims in shaping its public voice and visual identity. Since 2022 she has worked on communications and brand development for nonprofit initiatives, with a special focus on purpose-driven storytelling and engaging diverse audiences around humanitarian work and Paradox Nova.
Yaroslav Ponomarenko
Creative Universe Director
Since 2023, Yaroslav Ponomarenko has been volunteering as an artist for the foundation, contributing his creative vision to support our initiatives. In 2025, he was appointed as the Creative Universe Director for the innovative Paradox Nova charity project, where his leadership and artistic direction continue to drive our mission forward.
Vlad Yurchuk
Vlad joined Helping War Victims as a volunteer and later became Chief Narrative Architect for Paradox Nova. He leads the writing and world-building of the docu-futuristic graphic novel trilogy, ensuring that real experiences of war are translated into respectful, powerful stories that can help fund long-term recovery programs.
Stella Baldwin
Coordinator
Stella has supported Helping War Victims since 2023, contributing organisational skills to coordinate humanitarian support and program-related tasks. She also helps document stories and prepare written materials that connect donors with the people and communities their support reaches.
Tymofii Oberemok
Volunteer/smm
Tymofii volunteers with the foundation by managing and creating social media content. His work helps bring visibility to our programs and people, engage potential donors, and build an online community around long-term support for war survivors.
Partners & allies
We work alongside charities, companies, and platforms that share our commitment to practical, accountable support for people affected by war.
Ready to rebuild more lives?
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