Since the morning of 24 February 2022, when Russia started its full-scale invasion of their country, Ukrainian men and women, of all ages and professions, have been taking part in the protection of their ancestor's land. Their life has changed forever.

While the international NGOs are merely present on the ground, Odessa Mama directly supports Ukrainian people's struggle for life in a free and democratic country.

Founded by Ukrainians, Odessa Mama provides alimentary, medical and material help to the region of Odesa and Southern Ukraine, currently overlooked by the international organisations.

To fulfill its mission, Odessa Mama collects financial as well as in-kind donations to ship humanitarian help from European cities (London, Paris, Berlin) to Odesa, Mikolaïv and Kherson area.

A broad network of contacts on the Ukrainian ground – civilians, volunteers or military – regularly provides insights into the most needed help, on the front and in the nearby regions of Southern Ukraine. It mostly consists in :