Who We Are
Come Back Alive is an independent organisation that comprehensively equips the Defense Forces of Ukraine with everything from charging stations and UAV interceptors to vehicles and grenade launchers, as well as implements education and training projects for the military.
It all began in 2014, when a small team purchased and delivered bulletproof vests to the front line. Each of them carried an inscription: “Come Back Alive.” Over time, this phrase became the name of the organization.
Gradually, the Foundation moved on from bulletproof vests to purchasing thermal imaging optics, vehicles, and quadcopters. And in 2022, it became the first foundation in Ukraine to receive permission to import military and dual-use goods, including lethal weapons. Today, Come Back Alive is a strategic partner of the Defense Forces, not just covering urgent needs but building comprehensive approaches to strengthen the army.
Areas of Activity
Over the 12 years, Come Back Alive has supplied the military with more than 157,000 FPV drones, over 14,000 units of thermal imaging optics, and more than 5,400 units of infantry weapons (mortars, grenade launchers, and machine guns). We also provided 2,400 pickup trucks, over 100 unmanned reconnaissance systems, a Bayraktar TB2 strike UAV complex, developed and delivered mobile systems for servicing F-16 fighter jets. This and much more can be tracked in our reporting.
Another key area of work is education and training projects. Our instructors have trained more than 11,000 highly qualified military specialists, including sappers, snipers, divers; UAV and UGV operators, electronic-warfare specialists, instructors, and officers. The Foundation’s team also deploys tactical medicine training complexes in the Defense Forces and supports the execution of classified missions, which we will certainly share after our victory. In May 2026, Come Back Alive united all its education and training projects under the umbrella brand CBA Academy.
Although legislation allows charitable foundations to take a percentage of donations to cover administrative costs, Come Back Alive raises funds for this separately. Thus, every contribution you make to the Defense Forces goes entirely to the Defense Forces.
Learn more about our projects by following the link.
Work in the Civic Environment
In 2024, we established the CBA Initiatives Center, which comprises analytical and veteran departments. The Center’s analysts study an individual’s journey within the armу, the barriers and opportunities for developing the human capital of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. They also work to systematize military experience for the organization and its stakeholders. Meanwhile, the veterans’ department specialists develop a culture of veteran recovery through adaptive sports.
Our Policies and Certification
In 2025, the Come Back Alive Foundation successfully passed an audit in accordance with the international standard ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. For Come Back Alive, this certification confirms that all stages of its work — from fundraising to the delivery of assistance — are transparent, properly documented, and subject to quality control.
You can review the Foundation’s policies via the link.
