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| Founded | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Zhanna Galeyeva; Isaac Yeung |
| Founded at | Ukraine |
| Type | Nonprofit charitable organization |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) public charity (U.S.); registered charity (Ukraine) |
| Purpose | Humanitarian aid, cultural advocacy |
Region served | Ukraine |
| Website | www |
Bird of Light Ukraine is a Ukrainian-American charitable initiative that provides humanitarian aid in Ukraine and organizes public advocacy projects.[1] The initiative consists of a Ukrainian non-governmental organization and a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity, Bird of Light Foundation Inc.[2]
History
Bird of Light Ukraine was founded in Ukraine in early 2022 following the full-scale Russian invasion.[3] Co-founder Zhanna Galeyeva organized the distribution of medical and food supplies sourced with local partners.[3] The U.S. arm, Bird of Light Foundation Inc., was subsequently registered as a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity.[2][4]
In April 2022, former U.S. Congressman Tom Perriello worked with Bird of Light Ukraine to raise $1 million in Charlottesville, Virginia. The funds were designated for food, basic needs, and drones to monitor civilian evacuation routes.[1]
Activities
Humanitarian and medical aid
In 2022, the organization delivered emergency food, hygiene supplies, and medical supplies in Ukraine.[3] The group also provides psychosocial support for children in institutional care and assists internally displaced families.[5]
Advocacy and cultural projects
Bird of Light has organized public art installations to draw attention to the war's impact on children.
Empty Beds (2024): A large-scale outdoor photo installation by Phil Buehler, supported by the Bird of Light Foundation, was displayed in Manhattan’s Little Ukraine. The work, commemorating Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, was covered by The Guardian.[5] In February 2025, an "Empty Beds" media exhibit was held in Tokyo, Japan. The event featured testimony from a returned Ukrainian child and was covered by Japanese media outlets NHK and Sankei Shimbun.[6][7]
A Portrait from the People (2024): An art installation presented at the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada.[8]
Organization
Bird of Light Ukraine is registered in Ukraine as a charitable organization (ЄДРПОУ 44733394). Bird of Light Foundation Inc. is recognized by the United States IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity.[2][4]
See also
Humanitarian impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
References
- 1 2 Murray, Dominga (April 28, 2022). "Charlottesville pours $1M into Ukrainian aid". WVIR-TV. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Bird Of Light Foundation Inc — Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. May 9, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Huang, Robyn (April 7, 2022). "She visited Ukraine to reconnect with her dad. Now she's deploying aid". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- 1 2 "Bird of Light Foundation Inc (EIN 93-4194744)". Candid. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- 1 2 "Empty Beds: a mural highlights the abduction of Ukrainian children". The Guardian. October 28, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Empty Beds exhibit held in Tokyo (in Japanese)". NHK (in Japanese). February 23, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Coverage of Empty Beds in Tokyo (in Japanese)". 産経ニュース (Sankei News) (in Japanese). February 23, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ↑ "2024 Art Installations — A Portrait from the People". Burning Man Project. 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
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