International League POW/MIA Families of the War in Ukraine (ILPMF)
No family should live without answers. No hero should remain far from home.
We help families of prisoners of war, missing persons, and fallen fighters navigate the long, complex and painful process of searching, identifying and, when possible, bringing their loved ones home with dignity.
In Memory of Patrick Mazerolle
Created in memory of Patrick Mazerolle, a Canadian volunteer who fell in action in Ukraine on September 1, 2025.
Our Mission
The International League POW/MIA Families of the War in Ukraine (ILPMF) is an independent, non-profit humanitarian organization created to support families facing the disappearance, captivity, or death of a loved one in the context of the war in Ukraine. Behind every missing person, every prisoner of war, and every fallen fighter, there is a family waiting. Waiting for news. Waiting for truth. Waiting for the right to grieve. We exist to make sure no family faces this ordeal alone.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
We are all volunteers. Our expenses are modest, but our mission is immense.
Your support allows us to:
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Continue helping families search for answers
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Guide them through complex procedures
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Support identification and repatriation processes
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Build an international movement of solidarity
OUR SUPPORT
WHAT WE DO
1
Location
We help families gather, cross-check and understand information coming from testimonies, official channels, and humanitarian sources.
2
Negotiation
We guide families through the complex humanitarian and institutional processes involved in confirmations, exchanges, and procedures.
3
DNA Identification
We explain and help navigate the medical and administrative steps required for DNA collection, transmission, and identification.
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Repatriation
When possible, we support the long and difficult process of bringing the loved one back home, so families can finally mourn with dignity.
Stories & Testimonials
Behind every missing person, prisoner of war, or fallen fighter, there is a family living with uncertainty, waiting for news, and holding on to hope. These testimonies come from families and humanitarian organizations who have lived through the long wait, the silence, and sometimes the relief of finally receiving answers.
Family of a Former Prisoner of War
I am so happy to hear that my son is alive. I had no news for two months.
I am so happy to hear that my son is alive. I had no news for two months.
Wife of a Missing Soldier
“The next time you see my husband, tell him that our baby was born yesterday.”
“The next time you see my husband, tell him that our baby was born yesterday.”
Families Supported by Humanitarian Organizations
“Thank you for being here and for everything you’ve done for us.”
“Thank you for being here and for everything you’ve done for us.”
Anastasia – Wife of a Missing Soldier
Supported by the Ukrainian Red Cross
“When I contacted the Ukrainian Red Cross, they guided me to the right numbers, provided assistance and psychological support. Thanks to them, we were able to get a change of scenery and give my son a moment of respite.”
Families Assisted by the Ukrainian Red Cross
Supported by the Ukrainian Red Cross
“Without their support, we would be alone in the face of this ordeal.”
Families Using the ICRC Tracing Services
Supported by the Ukrainian Red Cross
“The financial and psychosocial support from the tracing service has made a real difference for us during this very difficult time.”