Vienna Mission for Ukraine

20/05/2025

Burnout is NOT "just tired." VM4U Psychological Support is here for you. Learn more and connect. https://vm4u.org/psychological support/

06/05/2025

Once again our Director Nathan is on the road to Ukraine with a van full of aid - you can help us keep helping Ukrainians here: https://vm4u.org/

06/04/2025

VM4U sighted in Bozeman Montana USA.

04/04/2025

Witnessing trauma takes a toll. Are you noticing signs of compassion fatigue? Our Psychological Support Team understands and is here for you. Learn more and connect: https://vm4u.org/psychological-support/

29/03/2025

A message of support for our front line volunteers and workers. Thank you for all you do.

28/03/2025

We See You: Recognizing the Subtle Shifts of Burnout and Encouraging Early Help for Frontline Heroes. Reach out to VM4U Psychological Support ([email protected]) if you want to talk about how to manage your symptoms.

11/03/2025

A message from volunteers from around the world who support Ukraine!

We asked for people's help to show Ukraine that they are not alone. 3 days later, this is the result!If you would like to participate, just send us a video

10/03/2025

A quick but important message from our Executive Director, Nathan.

04/03/2025

Message from new Executive Director Nathan Klein:

This week marks the third anniversary of 🎂VM4U🎊. As we have since the beginning, we continue to change as the situation in Ukraine continues change. We started out with running supplies to the border and helping displaced people get to new locations Now we support multiple organizations near the front lines, while trying to improve the lives of the displaced Ukrainians here, in and around Vienna.
At the start of year 4, a team is currently working on new grant proposals for medic groups to continue to save lives at the front. Puzo(the van) is about to transport gifts raised by Kleine Herzen for orphans and computers donated by PC’s für Alle for a school. Our psych team is putting the finishing touches on a program to help volunteers deal with the trauma and exhaustion of putting their lives on hold and often in danger while supporting Ukraine. What we specifically do will continue to change but what will not change is our mission: to help Ukrainians.
I will never be able to fill Adam’s shoes, and thankfully he is only a WhatsApp away, I will continue to work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by the war.
This organization started with a whole lot of people with a willingness to help those in need and continues with more people than ever with that same willingness.
Thanks you all for the three years of difference making and to Adam for putting it together and being such a great leader.

04/03/2025

Message from outgoing Executive Director Adam:

-- Please Welcome Nathan Klein - New VM4U Executive Director --
The VM4U board has unanimously approved Nathan Klein to be the next VM4U Executive Director. I have moved to Washington DC for work and will continue as the VM4U Board Chairman, Donor Relations Manager, and Accountant.

Nathan has been with VM4U since the very beginning in March 2022. During March and April 2022, Nathan personally made 10 van missions to drive supplies from Vienna to the EU-UA border and evacuate refugees from the EU-UA border to Vienna. Nathan also hosted a refugee family during that time. Since then, Nathan has been the VM4U Furniture Program Manager, Van Program Manager, and Director of Operations. The long hours Nathan puts in each week to serving the local refugee community and his solid logistical and leadership skills make him the clear choice for Executive Director which we can all support.

Since I am not going anywhere, I will skip the speech and simply state that the most amazing experience of being VM4U Executive Director has been those moments where you are with a family in a hopeless situation. And being able to snap your fingers and instantaneously take away all that pain, suffering, and uncertainty. And seeing the hope return to their eyes. That is of course only possible because of all the great volunteers who make all these miracles possible. Like Robert Hernan, who hosted 3 families in his home for months at a time, including some of our most challenging medical cases with many children and many cats, with life-extending and life-saving results. Keep up the great work everyone!

Photo: 7 Jun 2024, Adam in Kyiv following delivery of Tullman Family Office sponsored medical equipment to TacMed Ukraine.

29/01/2025

Our volunteers are helping the Ukrainian guests at the Hotel de France dormitory move to new accommodation. VM4U team members Adam and Nathan met with the Samariterbund to coordinate our role in helping as many of the 200 guests as possible have a smooth transition to their new places.Our team relocated 3 guests today!
You can help us keep our moving van on the road to help these people here: https://vm4u.org/

29/11/2024

We’re excited to announce that this holiday season, VM4U is once again hosting a gift drive to bring joy to Ukrainian children in two Austrian orphanages and one in Ukraine. These children would not receive presents like many others this Christmas without your help.

Your kindness will brighten their holidays, creating smiles and memories they won’t forget.
Together we can help these children have the magical Christmas they deserve. Donate a gift and make a difference today!
https://vm4u.org/st-nicholas-project/