About Us
Reviving Ukraine Foundation was established in 2022 as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Our founders, David and Gulshan Phillips, partnered with a friend, Mykola, who lives in Kyiv to start discussing the creation of a foundation after hearing about the atrocities that were being committed against the Ukrainian people and the suffering that they were going through. Once they recognized that there was no end in sight to the war, David and Mykola began discussing how Americans could best help the people of Ukraine.
Reviving Ukraine Foundation was created in order to be an organization where donations will be specifically used to help Ukraine only. Mykola accepted the position of Director of Field Operations in order to be the leader on the ground in the Ukraine, identifying and fulfilling the needs of the Ukraine people. By being a charity with a point of person in the Ukraine, this setup avoids corruption by having Mykola ensure that the funds are used for the benefit of those who need it.
While we do not know how long this conflict between Russia and the Ukraine will last, there is no question that the impact from this war will be around for decades. When you give to Reviving Ukraine Foundation, you can be certain that your funds will go directly towards helping the Ukranian people.
Our mission is to provide attention and assistance to those in Ukraine who have been affected by Russian aggression against the state of Ukraine and its people.
Our Team
Gulshan Phillips
President
Mykola Kolisnichenko
Director of Field Operations
Trace Bailey
Information Technology and Security Manager
David Phillips
Executive Director
Sam Bailey
Global Relations and Operations Manager
Alex Lu
Director of East Asia Operations
