Evacuating people from active combat zones is never routine — it is a race against time. Our team never knows whether the road will still be passable, whether shelling will intensify, or whether they will be able to bring everyone out alive. And yet, they go — every single day.

At Save Ukraine, evacuation is not a single action but a coordinated system. Our team rescues children, elderly people, individuals with limited mobility, and families who cannot leave on their own. Each mission involves receiving a request, gathering critical information, planning a safe route, entering high-risk areas, and transporting people to safety.

But rescue is only the beginning.

We stay with each person until they regain stability — helping them find housing, access support, rebuild routines, and feel safe again.

How our evacuation system works

Across the frontline regions — Kherson, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia — regional coordinators handle incoming requests, assess risks, plan routes, and guide families from the first call to their arrival in a safe location.

Alongside them are our drivers — people who navigate destroyed roads, sudden detours, drones, shelling, and countless checkpoints. They work through the night, make split-second decisions, and remain calm when everyone else is overwhelmed by fear. Their courage saves lives.

Support after evacuation

Once families reach safety, our resettlement team steps in. Coordinators secure housing that meets each family’s needs, liaise with local communities and partners across Ukraine, and help with documents and adaptation.

For elderly and mobility-impaired evacuees, a dedicated program ensures safe transport, medical support, access to care, and long-term assistance — from evacuation to full resettlement.

The people behind the work

The entire system is overseen by a program lead who coordinates teams, works with local authorities and donors, and ensures security protocols are followed. A senior coordinator and assistant manage requests, route planning, and communication between all field teams.

Many members of our evacuation team have lived through occupation or shelling themselves. They don’t just perform a job — they deeply understand those they rescue.

This year alone, Save Ukraine has evacuated more than 2,100 people — including 926 children.
Each story confirms one truth: even in the darkest conditions, humanity is stronger than fear.

We do not show the faces of our team for security reasons, but their work speaks for itself — courage, dedication, and professionalism on the frontlines of war.

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🤝 Our sincere thanks to Aktion Deutschland Hilft  and LandsAid for supporting this life-saving mission.