Scouts for Ukraine Updates

Christmas is one of the warmest and most meaningful holidays of the year for Ukrainians, symbolizing the birth of Christ and the renewal of hope. Christmas unites generations and reminds us of our spiritual values, compassion, and love for one another — the very...

Scouts for Ukraine has donated $10,000 to support Titans Under Sails, an NGO helping Ukrainian defenders, especially those who have lost limbs, rebuild both their body and spirit through the freedom of the sea. By supporting Titans Under Sails, we are helping veterans...

Scouts always like to include notes of encouragement with the packages sent to defenders on the front lines. These heartfelt messages serve as a reminder that they are not alone and that people back home are thinking of them. The notes often include words of...

Since the beginning of the Russian aggression, 80 Ukrainian plastuny have given their lives in the Russo-Ukrainian War. They were raised with a deep sense of duty, integrity, and love for their homeland, and they answered the call to defend Ukraine in its darkest...

This summer, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization – USA (Plast USA) will welcome over 180 newly-arrived Ukrainian scouts to its camps, offering them a sense of stability and community during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Founded in 1911 and modeled after Baden...

On June 23, 2025 a Russian missile attack killed an 11-year-old Plast scout (novachka) and her mother. Her older sister, an Eagle Scout and counselor in the Plast Kyiv chapter, survived the attack and was left to cope with the heartbreaking loss. Scouts for Ukraine is...

Huge thanks to the amazing Mama Jean for supporting Ukraine with a delicious fundraiser!  She sold out of her mouthwatering “horishky” — “little nut” cookies made with buttery shortbread and filled with rich dulce de leche, a sweet twist on a traditional Ukrainian...

Summer camps boost confidence and emotional resilience, which are vital for Ukrainian displaced children and refugees adapting to a new life. Help us send these scouts to summer camps by making a donation here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Літні табори допомагають дітям стати...

Scouts for Ukraine is proud to announce that both Plast-USA and Plast Conference have received the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (a nonprofit data resource)! This recognition reflects our commitment to openness and accountability. By sharing...

Christmas packages containing snacks, an electrical power bank, and a candle originally ignited with the Bethlehem Peace Light, along with woolen sock bundles stuffed with emergency thermal blankets, earplugs, and handwarmers, were delivered to the front lines. One...

Scouts for Ukraine contributed $7,000 towards the purchase of a specialized bus for use of the Foundation associated with the Military Medical Clinical Center of Western Ukraine. The Foundation supports the psychological well-being and reintegration of front-line...

This Christmas, let Plast defenders know that they are not forgotten. Your donation of $55 will provide Christmas treats, along with a powerbank and a candle infused with the Bethlehem Peace Light. Цього Різдва, дайте пластунам-захисникам знати що ми про них не...