Фонд допомоги українській армії «Вівакот»

Ukrainian Army Aid Foundation “Vivakot,” kyiv, ukraine

Vivakot provides material and financial assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Territorial Defense, and the victims of armed aggression by russia. Uniting the efforts and contributions of private citizens and organizations of Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand and other democracies, Vivakot sources and quickly delivers critically needed supplies and equipment to front line defenders and civilians.

Vivakot deftly sources equipment and coordinates deliveries across international borders and into the hands of Ukraine’s defenders in front line areas.

When russia blew up the Kakhovka dam, flooding the Kherson region, Vivakot assembled a team of volunteers for rescue and evacuation missions. Risking their own lives in floodwaters filled with floating mines, sewage, debris and animal carcasses, they helped rescue and relocate hundreds of people and animals.

Vivakot prioritizes finding quality supplies made by Ukrainian business on the cutting edge of military equipment innovation.

Vivakot supports the innovation of new technologies to give Ukraine’s defenders the edge on the front lines.

If it can’t be found or made in Ukraine, Vivakot scours the cities of the European Union to find supplies and equipment requested by front line troops in Ukraine.

Founder & Principal

Kostya Kravec

When russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Kostya left his career as project manager and digital coordinator for several high profile companies in Kyiv and founded Vivakot to do his part in defending Ukraine against russian invaders.

He grew up in Berdyansk, which has been under russian occupation for over 18 months. When Kostya’s father died in the spring of 2023, Kostya was not able to attend his funeral. His mother remains alone, separated from her family by russian occupiers.