Our mission & vision
Mission – why we exist
Helping War Victims is a Lithuania-registered charity created to deliver transparent, life-saving aid for war victims. We fuel frontline hospitals with medicine, bring clean water to liberated towns and give traumatised children access to future-ready skills.
Vision – where we’re going
By 2025 our strategic roadmap scales support across three fronts:
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Start of a unique charity project.
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Establish a VR rehabilitation center in Europe.
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A global IT Academy for war-orphaned youth & veterans.
Timeline
2014
First volunteer convoy
Founder begins delivering medical kits to frontline towns after the first invasion of Donetsk.
2022
From volunteers → NGO
Amid the full-scale invasion (24 Feb), HWV registers in Lithuania and ships 900 tons of aid.
2023
Humanitarian missions
PAUL filters supply 5,000 people with water every day In the Kherson region. Assistance to veterans in recovery
2025
Scaling innovation
Launch of the innovative "Paradox Nova" charity project. This will show that charitable organizations can be independent.
Our core values
Humanity & impartiality
We follow the humanitarian principles - help every war victim solely on the basis of need.
Integrity
No compromise on ethics; zero-tolerance for fraud, full registration number & policies published.
Accountability
Lean admin, public quarterly reports, board oversight — our transparency pledge in action.
Transparency
Every euro or dollar is tracked from checkout to field; live dashboards show impact in real time.
Lives rebuilt in real time
Serhii K., Kyiv — from pain to purpose
I lost my leg—and every night the phantom pain dragged me back to the battlefield.
In 2024 I tried your VR therapy. After just eight sessions the burning in my missing limb eased, the nightmares went quiet, and I finally slept a full night.
Now I wake up planning life, not dreading it. Thank you for showing me that recovery is possible.
Governance & Transparency
Helping War Victims is a Lithuania-registered NGO (Reg. No. 306054239), committed to the highest standards of ethical governance and financial transparency.
Our financial accounting is fully audit-ready and complies with Lithuanian and EU nonprofit regulations. We operate with professional oversight and publish annual activity summaries.
Since our registration in March 2022, 90 % of every euro or dollars has directly funded humanitarian programs, with only 8 % spent on streamlined administration and 2 % on ethical fundraising.
Donors may request detailed financial reports, governance policies, or impact metrics at any time.
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4 / 4 board meetings held annually with full documentation
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100 % audit compliance since 2022
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90 % program ratio (updated quarterly)
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Internal Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest policy in place
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Board composition includes independent and volunteer members
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EU AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and GDPR compliant
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Finance reports and impact data available to donors on request
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All donations are traceable and linked to program outcomes
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Digital tools ensure transparent tracking and reporting
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Stakeholder feedback integrated into governance reviews
Meet our leadership team
Dmytro Kopytin
Founder & Chair
Supporting war victims since 2014, following the start of the invasion of Ukraine.
Yelyzaveta Moroz
Director of cultural influence
Since 2022, Yelyzaveta has been leading communications and brand development for nonprofit initiatives with remarkable energy and strategic clarity. Her rapid rise in the sector reflects a deep understanding of purpose-driven storytelling, visual identity, and audience engagement across digital platforms.
Stella Baldwin
coordinator
Stella joined Helping War Victims in 2023, bringing strong organizational skills and a deep commitment to humanitarian outreach. In addition to coordinating field support, she has contributed thoughtfully written articles for our blog, helping amplify the voices and stories behind our work.
Since 2025, Tymofii has supported the foundation as a volunteer, managing and creating social media content that brings visibility to our programs and people. His contributions help us engage donors, build community, and inspire action.
Partners & allies
