Heal a Mother’s Heart

Join our international effort to support Ukrainian mothers who have lost their children to war and are living with unimaginable grief.

Together, we can help these women take one step at a time along the difficult path of bereavement — so that one day, they may find space in their hearts for healing, and hope.

About the Campaign

Heal a Mother’s Heart is a campaign raising awareness and funds to help mothers navigate grief and find healing after loss.

Professional psychological support and the care of others help ease the sharpest pain and guide women through their darkest moments. With the help of trained specialists, mothers begin to rediscover hope, find new purpose, and gently turn grief into remembrance, love, and healing.

GOAL: To create a safe space for experiencing grief, healing, and returning to life by combining two mutually reinforcing elements: building a network of grief support specialists and offering psychological and recreational programs for women in Ukraine who have lost loved ones to the war.

How You Can Help

HELP US SEND WARMTH AND LOVE ACROSS THE MILES TO MOTHERS WHOSE CHILDREN WILL NEVER COME HOME TO SAY “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY”

You can support the initiative in any way that feels right for you — by donating, getting a piece of our unique charity merch, spreading the word within your network, or even becoming our ambassador.

YOUR INVOLVEMENT TRULY MATTERS!

Become One Of 1,000 Monthly Donors

Your monthly gift of $25 can provide consistent, professional grief support to families in Ukraine

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Support the Fundraiser – One-Time Donation

Contribute any amount in a way that is convenient for you

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Buy a Gift

For you or a woman whose strength or story inspires you — a limited-edition accessory created in collaboration with the Ukrainian brand [не]хустка. Each purchase supports a grieving mother.

Become an Ambassador

Tell the world about your support and inspire others to join! Record a video message, start your own fundraiser, or involve your audience in a way that is meaningful to you. Join us in becoming a vital part of this mission!

Our Goal

$1,000,000

to support the mental health of mothers in grief

War is Brutal. A Mother’s Grief is Endless. Children are killed by enemy missiles while playing in playgrounds or walking to school.

Countless brave young soldiers have laid down their lives in defense of their homeland, standing for freedom and democracy. The agony of not knowing suffocates the families of those still missing or held in captivity.

OFFICIAL STATISTICS FROM 2022 TO MID-2026 SHOW:

60,000+

FALLEN DEFENDERS

791

CHILDREN KILLED

81,000

MISSING PERSONS

7,000+

PRISONERS OF WAR

Behind every number is a mother’s endless grief. Help these women walk their path of bereavement —and prevent this pain from echoing through generations.

HEAL A MOTHER’S HEART FROM THE WOUNDS OF WAR

Impact 2025–2026

SOURCE OF STRENGTH

11programs
135women

GRIEF SUPPORT

7programs
400+professionals

About Us

Maple Hope Foundation is a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded by Ukrainians in Vancouver, Canada, in 2014. Since its inception, the Foundation has been committed to addressing the devastating impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Following the full-scale invasion, our efforts have grown significantly — from supporting displaced Ukrainians in Canada to delivering vital medical equipment and even a medical evacuation helicopter to those in need.

Today, one of our central missions is providing mental health support, with a special focus on women and youth living through the trauma of war.

Maple Hope Foundation team members at a recent event in Abbotsford, Canada
Maple Hope Foundation team members at a recent event in Abbotsford, Canada

Supported by

Watch the video messages from our ambassadors.

IRYNA BORDUN
IRYNA BORDUN

Co-founder of the NGO “Syła Zhyttia” (Strength of Life)

LARYSA HORODIANKO
LARYSA HORODIANKO

Mother of a fallen soldier

Julia Panchenko
Julia Panchenko

Psychologist, psychotherapist, mother of a fallen soldier

Oksana Syvak
Oksana Syvak

Head of Ukrainian Institute of Traumatherapy

Alla Shovenko
Alla Shovenko

Mother of a fallen soldier

Educational Events

Charity webinars in support of Ukrainian mothers in grief

Joanne Steen
Joanne Steen

A Mother’s Grief in War: The Loss No One Fully Sees

Gordon Neufeld
Gordon Neufeld

Handling Trauma and Family Losses

Svitlana Kominko
Svitlana Kominko

Grief Support: The Art of Being There

Svitlana Kominko
Svitlana Kominko

The Hidden Grief of Displacement

Svitlana Kominko, Vitalina Ustenko
Svitlana Kominko, Vitalina Ustenko

Helping Grieving Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Paul Richards
Paul Richards

The Unique Nature of Men’s Grief During Wartime: Visible and Silent Grief

Financial Partners

Ukrainian Canadian Social Services Ottawa
Business Woman PRO Canada (Toronto)
Franko Grazhda

Educational and Media Partners

International Institute of Postgraduate Education
Ukrainian Institute of Traumatherapy
Diaspora.FM
Nash Holos - Ukrainian Roots Radio
Syla Zhyttya