Birds for Sofia

Birds for Sofia supports children diagnosed with rare, inheritable diseases from Eastern Europe. We help families with children with rare diseases access medical care, genetic testing, rehabilitation, and equipment not covered by insurance. Since the war in Ukraine, we helped to re-establish medical care and access to housing during medical treatment for a number of Ukrainian families in the USA, who were confirmed through “Uniting for Ukraine” parolees.

Lviv Hospital Rehabilitation Wing – There is currently no pediatric neuromuscular rehabiliation center in Ukraine. We are working to open the first specialized rehab department in Ukraine.

Enteral Nutrition Initiative – Our Enteral Nutrition Initiative began as a lifesaving effort to support children in Ukraine with rare diseases who rely ongastrostomy tubes for feeding. Since its launch in February 2024, this emergency response has grown into a broader campaign. Due to the overwhelming demand, we are now working to unite multiple organizations around the world in finding sustainable solutions for delivering critical medical nutrition to Ukraine including both enteral feeding formulas and other specialized dietary products.

Birds for Sofia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 87-2182454) based in Salt Lake City, UT.