Maple Hope Foundation
BIO
Founded in Vancouver in 2014 by members of the Ukrainian community, Maple Hope
Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to providing sustained support for Ukraine across military,
humanitarian, and social sectors. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the foundation has
delivered critical medical aid to hospitals, mobile evacuation centers, defenders and their
families, and provided settlement support for displaced Ukrainians in Canada. To date, the total
value of assistance exceeds CAD 40 million (UAH 1 billion).
Maple Hope also addresses the long-term recovery and resilience of the Ukrainian community.
Its “Healing the Wounds of the War Together” project is Canada’s first nationwide mental health
initiative for displaced Ukrainian women and youth, offering peer-to-peer support and
professional care to confront the psychological impact of war and displacement. Initiated by MHF
international campaign “Heal a Mother’s Heart” provides professional support for grieving mothers
and widows of war in Ukraine and educates professionals in Ukraine on loss and grief.
The foundation has spearheaded innovative collaborations between Canadian businesses and the
Ukrainian community. Through the Rescue Wings for Ukraine project, Maple Hope in
partnership with the Unite with Ukraine initiative of the UWC delivered a fully-equipped
Sikorsky 76A medical evacuation helicopter — donated by Canadian airline Helijet International
— to Ukraine’s intelligence services. This was the first private aircraft donation of this
magnitude from Canada to Ukraine, exemplifying a unique partnership in support of Ukraine. To
cover transportation costs, Maple Hope launched a nationwide crowdfunding campaign that
raised over CAD 100,000 in just three weeks, with contributions from across Canada and
internationally.
From lifesaving medical equipment to mental health support and innovative defense
partnerships, Maple Hope Foundation exemplifies leadership and highlights the power of cross
sector collaboration in delivering sustained assistance in times of crisis.
