The R. T. Weatherman Foundation is a U.S.-based 501c3 private operating foundation. As the go-to organization for key stakeholders across the public and private sector for information, transformation, and large-scale influence, our team works flexibly and efficiently through partnerships to uphold democratic ideals.
We arrived in Ukraine in March 2022, and have not left. We support the future of democracy. We believe in the right to live in a society that recognizes and respects fundamental freedoms and human rights – especially for children. Everything we do supports the preservation of these rights now, and into the future.
We arrived in Ukraine in March 2022, and have not left. We support the future of democracy. We believe in the right to live in a society that recognizes and respects fundamental freedoms and human rights – especially for children. Everything we do supports the preservation of these rights now, and into the future.
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Established WFP-verified logistics hub on Romania-Ukraine border and delivered over 10,000 pallets of aid to over 70 aid organizations in Ukraine; Worked with 20 government organizations/agencies most in need, including recent deliveries to Bakhmut and throughout Donetsk. Specific deliveries include: (1) Temperature controlled medicines via AmeriCares to Kherson; (2) Procured critical medical supplies for International NGO, Samaritan’s Purse; (3) Delivered trauma supplies for Zimmer Biomet and developed partnerships with other major medical device corporations to supply hospitals.
Coordinated and sponsored travel of General Keith Kellogg – FOX News Contributor and former national security advisor to U.S. Vice President Pence – to Ukraine which led to testimony before the United States’ Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) about the need to provide rapid lethal aid to Ukraine.
Repatriated multiple Americans killed or wounded in action fighting for freedom and democracy in Ukraine
Partnered with United States Institute for Peace and the Women, Peace, and Security bipartisan U.S. Congressional caucus to hear testimony from Ukrainian women leaders and highlight the specific needs of women and children in Ukraine
Provided initial funding for LifeTarp, a critical piece of equipment for protection in trench warfare which reduces casualties related to shrapnel injuries.
Provided rest & respite for 30+ women Ukrainian women journalists and their families
Assisted in the safe evacuation of hundreds of women and children to Poland
Funded a refuge in Poland to protect and serve vulnerable women and children
Brought Alisa, a 6-year-old Ukrainian girl, to the U.S. for specialty surgery and physical therapy after a Russian bomb was dropped into her bedroom in Kherson; she sustained severe injuries and lost her eye. Highlighted her story to U.S. media outlets to show the war crimes perpetrated on children in Ukraine.
