Why We Started Ukrainian Owned™

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We created Ukrainian Owned™ because something important was missing.

After 2022, millions around the world wanted to support Ukraine — not just through donations, but by choosing Ukrainian businesses, buying Ukrainian-made goods, and standing behind the people rebuilding the country. But there was no simple, trusted way to know which businesses were truly Ukrainian-owned.

We saw the same gap again and again - no official mark, no verification system, no easy way to identify and support real Ukrainian-owned businesses.

So we decided to fix that.

Ukrainian Owned™ was born out of a need - a need to fill the space where trust, transparency, and national pride should live. We set out to build a simple, clear certification that helps.

We’re not a big corporation. We’re entrepreneurs, immigrants, and volunteers who believe this initiative can make a real difference - not just in sales, but in the identity and future of Ukrainian business, both in the U.S. and beyond.

Ukraine benefit from every transaction - with profits going to Ukraine rebuilding efforts and charitable support.

If not us — then who?

We exist to break down barriers and create opportunities for Ukrainian businesses, regardless of size or industry. 

In a global economy that thrives on collaboration, Ukrainian businesses face unique challenges that can often feel isolating. 

Our platform provides a space where Ukrainian entrepreneurs can connect, share resources, and support one another.