razom

Razom is a Ukrainian word meaning "together." In Ukrainian usage, it functions as a general term denoting collective action and solidarity, and it is commonly used in political, cultural, and community contexts. The name is adopted by organizations and initiatives that emphasize unity and cooperation within the Ukrainian community and with international partners.

Razom for Ukraine is a nonprofit organization established in 2014 by Ukrainian-Americans in response to the Euromaidan movement and subsequent political events. Based in New York City, it operates as a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to support Ukraine’s civic society, humanitarian needs, and democratic development. Its activities include fundraising, dispatching medical supplies and other humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and supporting projects related to education, civil society, and advocacy.

The organization collaborates with partner groups, volunteers, and institutions to deliver aid to civilians, refugees, and internally displaced persons, and to provide information about Ukraine’s situation to international audiences. It emphasizes transparency, volunteer engagement, and diaspora mobilization, relying on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Razom for Ukraine has expanded its relief and information efforts, coordinating large-scale supply drives, emergency response activities, and cross-border aid shipments. The name Razom remains a symbol of unity across communities in Ukraine and among the Ukrainian diaspora.