Freedom
knows no borders.
Stories of international volunteers who chose to support Ukraine. Reliable reference information about service and life beyond it.
Why we are here
Every decision has a story. Explore the themes of our future articles.
Concept imageA calling to care
Medical experience, compassion and mutual support.
Read moreDemonstration content
Concept imageSeeing Ukraine from within
Culture, everyday life and a sense of community through international eyes.
Read moreDemonstration content
Concept imageWhat brings people to Ukraine
Motivation, values and the path to a personal decision.
Read moreDemonstration contentFrom different countries.
Standing with Ukraine.
The map is a visual representation of the international community. Country data will be added alongside real stories.
Stories worth hearing
A planned series of short videos about personal choices, mutual understanding and life after service. Subtitles are planned in Ukrainian, English and Spanish.
Video format demonstrationA personal choice
Future conversations about values and the decision to support Ukraine.
Video format demonstrationFinding a common language
Future stories about communication, adaptation and mutual support.
Video format demonstrationThe next chapter
Future conversations about returning home, new opportunities and life after service.
Service in Ukraine
A starting point for understanding service conditions and knowing which questions to ask.
Units
The future directory will bring together verified unit profiles and their official channels.
Technology field
A sample directory profile.
- Specialisms
- UAS operators, IT specialists, Electronic warfare specialists
- Field
- Technology
- Languages
- English
Support and logistics
A sample directory profile.
- Specialisms
- Mechanics, Drivers, Translators and interpreters
- Field
- Logistics
- Languages
- Spanish
Medical field
A sample directory profile.
- Specialisms
- Medical personnel, Drivers
- Field
- Medicine
- Languages
- EnglishSpanish
This is a directory layout sample. These are not unit names and do not indicate current recruitment. The language labels on these sample cards are illustrative and do not confirm a unit’s actual language capabilities.
Military roles
Medical personnel
Medical care and health support for service members.
Demonstration contentCommunications specialists
Working with communications systems and supporting connectivity.
Demonstration contentEngineers
Engineering work, technical knowledge and equipment.
Demonstration contentUAS operators
A professional field involving uncrewed aerial systems.
Demonstration contentMechanics
Maintenance, diagnostics and keeping equipment in working order.
Demonstration contentDrivers
Operating vehicles and supporting transport needs.
Demonstration contentIT specialists
Digital systems, software solutions and technical support.
Demonstration contentElectronic warfare specialists
A specialised technical field in electronic warfare.
Demonstration content
Concept image · AILife after service
Returning home, new opportunities and support. A space to explore the next chapter of life.
Learn moreNews and explainers
Experience worth sharing
Conversations about people, service and mutual understanding.
Demonstration content Read more Fact-checkingVerify before sharing
A planned section checking claims about international volunteers.
Demonstration content Read more ExplainersOfficial information, clearly explained
A format for verified explanations of decisions and changes.
Demonstration content Read moreBeyond personal stories
Historical context, documentation and verified sources for a deeper understanding of the war.
Your route to official information
Read the requirements
Read verified general information and follow links to official requirements.
Prepare your questions
Prepare questions about your circumstances, documents and service conditions.
Contact an official representative
Reach authorised representatives through a verified official channel.
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