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Radio Free Ukraine 2023 Program Strategy

The 2023 strategy for Radio Free Ukraine includes six areas; #USAStandsWithUkraine Global Security Project, Ongoing support to the Ukrainian noncombatant civilian Auxiliary via www.radiofreeukraine.com and the all-volunteer network of Netizens to help Ukrainian civilians learn about methods of nonviolent resistance in support of Ukrainian war efforts; Support “Ukraine Crucifixion” exhibition in the US; Ukraine 360 Awareness Campaign; Support for Volunteers4Ukraine and NGOs in Ukraine, Speak Ukrainian language initiatives with Ukrainian cultural centers in US and support for Hope4Ukraine and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA).

#USAStandsWithUkraine Security Project.
1. Cadet2Cadet and Warrior 2Warrior Professional Development & Battle of Hostomel Airfield (Kyiv) Case Study.
2. Joint Ukrainian-USA Military-Cadet-Veteran Fellowship Run at Space Force 10k race held at Cape Canaveral Florida.
3. Ukraine-NATO Global Security Forum on potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Florida following Space Force 10k run.
Support Ukrainian War effort with “How-to” conduct nonviolent resistance as a civilian noncombatant Auxiliary, including when possible – in occupied or contested territory inside of Ukraine.
Ukrainian WW2 Museum “Ukraine Crucifixion” Exhibition Roadshow in USA in 2023/24.
Ukraine 360 Awareness Campaign in conjunction with Ukraine Crucifixion tour in Ohio, Virginia and Florida.
Continue support for Volunteers for Ukraine, grassroots NGOs operating inside Ukraine, and US based NGOs Hope4Ukraine and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America.
Support for Speak Ukrainian as a Ukrainian Woman owned small business, Ukrainian-English fellowship language forums and Ukrainian cultural centers in the United States.

Partners and Stakeholders List

Volunteers for Ukraine.
National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
US NGOs like Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA), Hope4Ukraine & Cincy4Ukraine.
Speak Ukrainian language school, a woman owned business in Ukraine.
Ukrainian and US Military Academies & ROTC Cadets.

Partners and Stakeholders Description

National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War is a memorial complex commemorating the German-Soviet War located in the southern outskirts of the Pechersk district of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on the picturesque hills on the right-bank of the Dnipro River. The museum was moved twice before ending up in the current location where it was ceremonially opened on May 9 (Victory Day) in 1981 by the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. On June 21, 1996, the museum was accorded its current status of the National Museum by the special decree signed by Leonid Kuchma, the then-President of Ukraine. It is one of the largest museums in Ukraine (over 300 thousand exhibits) centered on the 62-meter-tall Motherland statue, which has become one of the best-recognized landmarks of Kyiv. The museum has been attended by over 21 million visitors.

“Ukraine – Crucifixion” is the first-ever exhibition in Ukraine, and around the world about the ongoing war, and in the time of the ongoing war.

Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) is the longest-running and largest Ukrainian women’s organization in the USA, established in 1925. Their mission is to promote and develop educational and cultural efforts and provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians worldwide. UNWLA continues to respond to the needs of healthcare workers in Ukraine as an official partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Hope4Ukraine is a non-profit organization founded in February 2022 in response to the Russian invasion in Ukraine with the purpose and mission to raise funds and channel them directly to verified contacts in Ukraine assisting those who are in dire need and who are often not being reached by outside organizations. Their regular recipients include volunteers who buy and deliver food and medical supplies to hospitals and orphanages.

Volunteers for Ukraine 501(c)(3) volunteers serve and support the Ukrainian people and victims of the war in Ukraine through direct humanitarian action. They unite and organize other volunteers and partner organizations who are traveling to Ukraine and neighboring countries to provide assistance; work with partners, officials, NGOs, volunteers, and contacts on the ground to organize volunteer efforts; and specifically, after verifying volunteer credentials, they connect volunteers with financial sponsors and provide direct financial and logistical assistance to get volunteers to the areas where they are most needed.

Speak Ukrainian, is owned by Ms. Inna Sopronchuk, is a high potential Ukrainian Woman Owned Business Enterprise UWBE, that brings language learning to life with its outstanding tutors and online learning sessions. Over five hundred students from 26 countries benefit from their new skills and excelled in Ukrainian language with Speak Ukrainian’s interactive sessions and constant support. Their experienced team includes professionally qualified language teachers with academic degrees in Linguistics. They welcome students belonging to all age groups and from all walks of life, providing them with the fastest, most effective way to learn the Ukrainian language – with the cultural understanding to get the most out of these new skills.

Cadet2Cadet Warrio2Warrior Professional Development Program & Battle of Hostomel Airport Case Study

Who? Cadets from Ukrainian and US Military Academies and Universities, invited VIPs and subject matter expert volunteers with Radio Free Ukraine. Case study SME team includes Ukrainian Infantry and military academy graduates, Army Special Forces and Ranger Regiment, Infantry, Field Artillery, Aviation, and Information Operations. The project manager is Mike Robinson, US Army Field Artillery and Special Forces veteran and volunteer program manager for Radio Free Ukraine.

What? A series of virtual professional development exchanges between cadets, with mentorship from professional subject matter expert volunteers with applicable military experience and credentials.

The focus is on a case study of the Battle of Hostomel Airport aka the Battle of Antonov Airport, between invading Russian Special Forces and Ukrainian defenders. The battle took place on 24-25 February 2022.

The initial Russian operation aimed at securing early access for the invasion forces into Kyiv to end the entire war within a day or two. Instead, Russian intelligence had failed to assess the actual concentration of Ukrainian defenders around the airport and assumed only token defenses. As the initial landing force was too small to hold the locality, while the Russian military was unable to secure air transport for reinforcements as well as prevent Ukrainian counterattacks, this led to the destruction of the first landing force. The failure of Russian forces to take Hostomel and another airport at Vasylkiv at the invasion’s start, ended Russia’s chance to bring the conflict to swift conclusion.

The detailed format and plan for implementing and sustaining the Cadet2Cadet program will be defined by the project team during 4^th quarter 2022 for implementation in 2023. The purpose of using a case study is to use historical scenarios as an analytical guide for: 1) professional discussion and debate in pursuit of solutions to current real-world problems and leadership challenges; and 2) developing the critical thinking and creative decision-making abilities of participants.

Use of military case studies are traditionally an effective way to rehearse the practical application of leadership and ethical principles (like exercise repetition and sets), to demonstrate the value of diversity in decision-making, to connect cadets with a legacy of character and competence in a meaningful way, and to strengthen cadet team cohesion where applicable. By leveraging technology and the real world 2022 Battle of Hostomel as the case study, we add additional benefit of being current and applicable. We are using the US Marine Corps Case Study User’s Guide as our framework for conducting the case studies.

Methodology: (1) Case studies will use a Socratic, cadet-centered learning environment where the participants take the lead in the discovery process, guided by the “Jedburgh” SMEs as mentors. Rather than serving as a lecturing “sage on the stage,” the instructor functions as a facilitator, moderator, devil’s advocate, and fellow student who guides discussion with thought provoking questions intended to draw out key themes and principles and to exploit teachable moments that emerge from the dynamic interaction.

Unlike lectures, case study discussions unfold without a detailed script or pre-determined outcomes–the aim is to teach participants how to think rather than what to think. (2) Successful case study discussions rely heavily on both preparation and spontaneity.

A precondition for a successful case study is all participants have thoroughly studied and analyzed the associated historical narrative, supporting materials, and assignment questions and are prepared to challenge the group with their unique experience-based insights. Therefore, the project team will need to collect and analyze pertinent information and make it available for use by the cadets, AND for participating cadets to use in turn to teach others as desired.

Additionally, the Jedburgh will stimulate thought-provoking discussion through targeted, thematic, open-ended questions; follow-ups; and summations. Thorough preparation and effective moderation in an environment of mutual respect set the conditions for a rich free exchange of ideas and unconstrained learning. (3) Effective case study Jedburgh’s will guide students to discover unchanging principles applicable to current challenges, alternatives to conventional wisdom, and new approaches to problem solving across key themes and focus areas relevant to their respective military branches.

Where? Virtually via video conference and collaboration tools, culminating with a joint Ukrainian-USA Military-Cadet-Veteran fellowship fun run at the Space Force 10k race held at Cape Canaveral Florida in December 2023, which is part of the Ukraine-NATO Global Security Project on how to address potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine on or near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida following the Space Force 10k run.

When? Case study development 4^th Quarter 2022 with a pilot test, and at least four sessions held in 2023 concluding with in-person activities in Florida in 2023.

Why? To provide fellowship and professional development opportunities for future military leaders in Ukraine and the US, so that they can learn from the current war in Ukraine in a meaningful way and take advantage of the opportunity to create new friendships that are important for global security in the years ahead.

Desired Outcomes: Besides creating fellowship opportunities for cadets, the case studies will aim to achieve the following goals: (1) Help cadets develop skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership. (2) Involve cadets in the pursuit of solutions to current operational and leadership challenges in their respective services. (3) Provide cadets with an effective way to examine the practical application of leadership and tactical principles. (4) Demonstrate the value of diversity of options in tactical decision-making. (5) Educate cadets on the nature of the current war in Ukraine and the principles of warfighting. (6) Encourage cadets to have more responsibility for their learning, and promote skills, practices, and disciplines that enable lifelong learning and independent problem-solving. (7) Demonstrate an effective method of teaching that can be replicated by participants with future cadets.

Ukraine Crucifixion USA 2023/24

Who: Radio Free Ukraine intends to support the Ukrainian National Museum of WW2 History in Kyiv by raising awareness about their exhibition aptly named “Ukraine – Crucifixion” about the current Russian invasion and how it is impacting Ukraine and the world in front of our eyes, in real time.

What: “Ukraine – Crucifixion” is the first-ever exhibition in Ukraine, and around the world about the ongoing war, and in the time of the ongoing war.

It contains 1,776 authentic exhibits, collected by the Museum’s team without delay in the areas of hostilities and the newly liberated settlements of the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions from April 3 to May 6, 2022. The exhibition’s total area is approximately 900 square meters. Idea and curation by Yurii Savchuk, the Director General of the War Museum and the Designer is Anton Logov. The exhibition consists of the two antagonistic chapters – “Horde” and “Ukraine – Crucifixion”. The first part briefly reveals the Russian propaganda, the full-scale invasion, and displays the military equipment, armament, and the everyday-life items of the invaders from the “Russian world”. The second chapter of the exhibition has two locations: “Ukraine – Crucifixion” and “Shelter”. The first one is based on the preserved spiritual and cultural objects, burnt window frames, remains of the house electronics and even training equipment, discovered on the ashes, as well as the children’s things, drawings and toys. The dominant core includes the saved treasures of the Ukrainian Nation: the entrance gate of the Virgin Mary Nativity Church in the village of Peremoha, the dome and the crucifix from the Jesus Ascension Church in the village of Lukianivka, Kyiv region, the damaged icon “Descent from the Cross” from the ruined St. Dimitry of Rostov Temple (town of Makariv), the destroyed carcass of the wall, on which the paintings of the world-famous artist Maria Pryimachenko were displayed in the burnt Ivankiv Regional History Museum.

The second part reconstructs in detail the realities of the Life and Time in different shelters under the shelling and bombardment by the hordes and reveals 37 days of life in one of the Hostomel shelters in the smallest details. The exhibition is especially popular among the Museum’s visitors and attractive for the medias. By June 7, 2022, 7,812 visitors had seen it, 63 media publications, reviews, comments, covers, and interviews on it had been prepared, in particular, in the leading international press The New York Times (USA), The Guardian (United Kingdom) and Le Monde (France).10

What (continued): We will identify prospective museum partners in Ohio to serve as a partner and host for the exhibition. Radio Free Ukraine will provide project management and team members to help organize the exhibitions, raise and collect donations for the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, and serve as volunteer docents as appropriate. Examples of US partners include the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton Ohio, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center in Cincinnati Ohio.

When & Where? Planning in 4^th quarter 2022 and implementation in 2023 in Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.

Why? Ukraine Crucifixion USA Roadshow will help raise awareness about the war in Ukraine by bringing actual examples of the types of war items and information on display at the museum in Kyiv to communities in the United States. Never again means not now, not ever.

Left to right, Ukrainian Infantry Sublieutenant Kateryna Koval, Retired Navy SEAL combat medic Kevin Rodriguez from Dark Horse Benefits, museum guide Alla Grushetska, Malik Moroz Radio Free Ukraine Kyiv, and Bucha resident, Kevin Goolsby Army veteran combat medic instructor and CEO Volunteers for Ukraine, Army Special Forces veteran Mike Robinson and program director for Radio Free Ukraine, US Army veteran James Simpson Volunteers for Ukraine, US Army veteran and retired police detective Dan Griffin with Volunteers for Ukraine at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War in Kyiv, September 2022.

Speak Ukrainian and Radio Free Ukraine language forums and support for Cultural Centers in USA

Support existing or planned Ukrainian Cultural Centers in US communities with established Ukrainian diaspora. We will help with Ukrainian cultural exhibitions in partnership between Ukrainian initiatives and US communities of interest specifically in the Arts and Humanities. This is important as it helps the Ukrainian nation and people defend their posterity for themselves and for our humanity, which Russia openly seeks to destroy.

Our primary Ukrainian partner is Ms. Inna Sopronchuk, founder of the Ukrainian online Language School “Speak Ukrainian,” Writer, Blogger. Ms. Sopronchuk fled the eastern part of Ukraine when the war started. Her husband is in the Ukrainian Navy, and she has many family members in the war. She shares that in common with almost every woman in Ukraine, they have family in battle or have been directly impacted by the war. We rely on the expertise of professional linguist and educator Ms. Kate Shelton, an immigrant from Belarus to provide strategic consulting.

What are the unmet needs?

We need partners and volunteers who are interested in getting actively involved in supporting the current war exhibition with the WW2 Museum, and 3-4 US military academy or ROTC cadets interested in serving as project team members for the Battle of Hostomel Case Study project team. We’re more about doing things rather than raising money for other causes. Ukrainians need “how to” as much as they need money and materials. We help them know “how-to” get things done across international boundaries during wartime. However, we do expect to help raise funds to support #USAStandsWithUkraine and the WW2 Museum and their exhibition Ukraine Crucifixion, because real costs will occur in planning, organizing, shipping, and managing the traveling exhibition in the US. The Cadet2Cadet project and Battle of Hostomel case study are virtual activities that will not incur costs.

We need volunteers to work with community organizations, arts, and existing multicultural centers of influence to bring these and other projects to fruition with our Ukrainian partners. Ongoing, Radio Free Ukraine as a network needs people with skills in communications, humanities, IT, media, arts, development, linguists, education, nonprofit, corporate and just people of Goodwill who want to help educate America about Ukraine by using innovation, creativity and fellowship to make good things happen. We need you! Mike Robinson [email protected], 513.309.6031

Ambassadorial Fellowship Campaign,
#OhioStandsWithUkraine – 2022

On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, setting off the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Ukraine continues to mount a strong defense despite being vastly outnumbered, but Russian bombing and shelling pummeled Ukrainian cities, civilian casualties are growing by the day, and the fighting sparked an enormous and ongoing refugee crisis.

As the war rages on, it’s unclear what will happen next. But high-stakes questions loom large. How might the conflict evolve on the ground, at the negotiating table, and in the information space? How can the international community support Ukrainian refugees? And what can the West do to hold Putin accountable while mitigating the risk of a wider war between Russia and NATO?

These and other questions of global strategic importance face Ukraine and her allies and friends around the world. Ordinary citizens, organizations, Ohio state and local governments, and others are giving their Time, Treasure and/or Talent to help Ukraine in many ways.

Radio Free Ukraine, an all-volunteer global network of netizens in Ukraine, and around the world, including Ohio, are leveraging a virtual army of professional Talent, dedicated to helping support Ukraine’s war efforts and during reconstruction and de-occupation activities after Russia leaves Ukraine.

Ukrainian expert on the Russian Federation and former member of the Ukrainian government who focused on integration of Ukraine into NATO, Kateryna Koval, initiated the #USAStandsWithUkraine Global Security Forum. The forum is being held at Cape Canaveral, Florida in December 2022, and will convene subject matter experts to discuss further potential
Russian aggression beyond Ukraine.

The State-level campaigns such as #OhioStandsWithUkraine, focus on non-governmental civilian infrastructure support to Ukraine communities that need help with “how to” from a community perspective, such as dealing with healthcare, education, economic security and development, civic infrastructure, and similar needs that our communities take for granted. Simply put, the war caused a massive loss of talent and expertise, as well as human capacity for getting Ukraine to a nominal position as soon as practical.

Mission to Ukraine in September 2022

The first step in this journey is to send a message of Ambassadorial Fellowship from community serving organizations in Ohio – to community serving organizations in Ukraine. A small delegation from Ohio will travel to Ukraine in September 2022 and personally deliver a message of Goodwill and Ambassadorial Fellowship from Ohio based organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, Universities, Rotary Clubs, Veteran Service Organizations, Faith Based, Healthcare and Social Services.

Each Ohio based organization will be added to the list of Ohio organizations offering well wishes and fellowship. We will hand deliver the collective greeting to a reception committee in Kyiv, attended by local representatives from similar Ukrainian community organizations as appropriate, such as the American Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, Kyiv Rotary Club, Colleges and Universities, and local government and media representatives.

The Ohio organizations will be included in the database with points of contact, type of services or mission statement of their organization, and the type of expertise that they may have available in the future if a similar Ukrainian community serving organization has a need for mentoring or coaching that could help solve their unique problem or circumstance. Formal or informal needs TBD by individual needs as they arise and their duration and scope of work. Radio Free Ukraine will facilitate communications and matchmaking of needs.

Ambassadorial Fellowship Campaign,
#OhioStandsWithUkraine – 2022

The reason you are reading this now, is because on February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, setting off the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Ukraine continues to mount a strong defense despite being vastly outnumbered, but Russian bombing and shelling pummeled Ukrainian cities, civilian casualties are growing by the day, and the fighting sparked an enormous and ongoing refugee crisis.

Did you know that Kharkiv, Ukraine is one of Cincinnati’s sister cities? Kharkiv is Ukraine’s second largest city, and is a major cultural, educational and industrial center.

Kateryna Koval, a Ukrainian expert on the Russian Federation, and former member of the Ukrainian government who focused on integration of Ukraine into NATO, initiated the #USAStandsWithUkraine Global Security Forum. Ms. Koval is Co-project Manager for #OhioStandsWithUkraine along with Mr. Mike Robinson, Program Director of Radio Free Ukraine.

The #USAStandsWithUkraine forum will be held at Cape Canaveral, Florida in December 2022, and will convene subject matter experts to discuss further potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine. A Ukrainian-USA Military Team will run in the Space Marathon 10k Race – led by Sublieutenant Kateryna Koval.

Ambassadorial Fellowship Ukraine Itinerary

Week of August 8.2022, Kharkiv Red Cross delegation visit to Cincinnati, hosted by Cincinnati-Kharkiv Sister City Partnership and the Cincinnati Red Cross, with community partners in Cincinnati and region.

Ohio Ambassadorial visit to Ukraine, Poland and Germany.
Saturday September 17, Krakow Poland Visit to Project Hope, Night Train to Kyiv.
Sunday September 18, Arrive Kyiv from Krakow, Project Team Working Dinner.
Monday September 19, American Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Ministry of Defense.
Tuesday September 20, Sublieutenant Koval Security Forum Planning Meeting
Inna Sopronchuk, from “Speak Ukrainian” Meeting on Ukrainian Language Learning Forums.
Wednesday September 21, Travel to SOF Training Center near Kharkiv, Kharkiv Red Cross, SOF Training Center (Odin’s TOC).
Thursday September 22, AFGFree.org visit Kyiv, Defense Ministry/Territorial Defense Kyiv, Retired Tennis pro (current soldier) Sergyi Stakhovsky report on Ohio support to Ukraine, Kyiv Rotary Club Dinner Meeting (English).
Friday September 23, Depart Kyiv to Krakow, Nurnberg Germany to visit fellow Kharkiv Sister City.

October 1, 2022, After Action Report presentation to participants.

Note: This is a goodwill and humanitarian mission of fellowship, however Ukraine absolutely requires the significant donations of force protection equipment they urgently needed, and Ohio stepped up to answer the call. We will be interested in learning about our state’s contributions to date – and to identify opportunities for additional nonmaterial support such as coaching and advice. Time, Talent and Treasure.

Benefits of Participation

Ambassadorial Partner organization’s name and logo included on Ambassadorial Fellowship Communications, letters, posters and announcements across all of Radio Free Ukraine’s digital footprint.
Hand delivered message of friendship from Ohio organizations to community serving organizations in Ukraine.
Name, mission statement, annual reports and contact information included in the #OhioStandsWithUkraine directory and digital workspace.
Virtual match matching opportunities to connect Ohio based organizations with Ukrainian counterparts in need of “how-to” coaching, consulting or pro bono advice on operations, programs, and mission requirements.
After action report and summary of trip to Ukraine, along with information about Ukrainian serving organizations and contacts for future partnerships and fellowship.
NO COST or effort, It doesn’t cost anything to talk, and during wartime talk and fellowship are important.
We are going to Ukraine and planning more trips of fellowship, so this is just the start and Ohio is leading the way!

Mission to Ukraine 9/22

The first step in this journey is to send a message of Ambassadorial Fellowship from community serving organizations in Ohio – to community serving organizations in Ukraine. A small delegation from Ohio will travel to Ukraine in September 2022 and personally deliver a message of Goodwill and Ambassadorial Fellowship from Ohio based organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, Universities, Rotary Clubs, Veteran Service Organizations, Faith Based, Healthcare and Social Services.

Next Steps: Confirm your organization’s interest in participating by sending an email with your organization’s name, address, POC with email and mailing address and phone number to [email protected] for further information.

Examples of Ohio Support to Ukraine

Governor Signs Executive Order in Response to Russia’s Unjust War Against Ukraine, March 03, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-Signs-Executive-Order-in-Response-to-Russia-Unjust-War-Against-Ukraine-03032022

Governor DeWine Opens Ohio Summit on Ukrainian Refugees
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-Opens-Ohio-Summit-on-Ukrainian-Refugees-03172022

Executive-Order-2022-02D, State of Ohio’s Response to Russia’s Unjust War on the Country of Ukraine, March 17, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/executive-orders/Executive-Order-2022-02D

Ohio Governor’s Office list of select organizations collecting donations for Ukraine;

Fund to Aid Ukraine: Established in 1990 the fund has helped provide medical supplies to Ukraine, support refugees, assist orphanages, and help victims of Chernobyl.

Direct Relief: Direct Relief works in the U.S. and internationally to equip doctors and nurses with life-saving medical resources to care for the world’s most vulnerable people.

Mercy Corps: This organization is assessing humanitarian needs in Ukraine and the region. They anticipate providing emergency cash assistance and supporting local organizations.

International Medical Corps: The group is expanding its relief efforts in Ukraine and in neighboring countries, to provide medical, mental health and protection services to the millions of people affected by the conflict, including refugees.

Save the Children: Donations to Save the Children can help provide children and families with immediate aid, such as food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance.

Ukrainian Red Cross, International Committee for the Red Cross, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: These Red Cross organizations are working together to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighboring countries where refugees are fleeing.

ROTARY RESPONDS TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship caused by the war in Ukraine. We’re using our deep networks and decades of experience to take swift action in the region. Find out more about what Rotary is doing and how you can support relief efforts. https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-responds-ukraine-crisis

Cincinnati-Kharkiv Sister City Partnership “Kharkiv Red Cross, our volunteers and all citizens of our city are extremely grateful for everything you have done for our city. Without your help the state of the people’s lives would be much grimmer. Our joint work really managed to tip the scales in favor of people in dire need. Your helping hand came just in time for thousands of people to weather the storm. We are giving you a report so that you can see how much goodness was made thanks to your assistance. We received $117,584 USD that was converted to ₴3,439,913 Hryvnia.

Ohio Senator Rob Portman: On Senate Floor, Portman Urges NATO Expansion to Counter Russian Aggression, Commends Additional Weaponry to Ukraine, Highlights Bipartisan Genocide Resolution, July 26, 2022
https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-floor-portman-urges-nato-expansion-counter-russian-aggression

Cincinnati continues to send supplies and support to Ukrainian Sister City Kharkiv, April 22, 2022
https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-continues-to-send-supplies-and-support-to-ukrainian-sister-city-kharkiv/39800760

Local effort partners with businesses to support Ukraine, by Kathryn Robinson, WKRC, March 29th 2022
https://local12.com/news/local/local-effort-partners-with-businesses-to-support-ukraine-refugees-hope-4-ukraine-hope4ukraine-project-cincinnati-ohio-indiana-kentucky-tri-state-news

Scholarship to support students from Ukraine, Russia Blue Ash-based InfoTrust establishes fund to help students affected by war
https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2022/04/scholarship-to-support-students-from-ukraine-russia.html

WCPO: UC doctor helps create ICU train to move Ukrainian soldiers from frontlines, June 13, 2022
https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2022/06/wcpo–uc-doctor-helped-organize-ukraine-medical-response.html

UC President Neville Pinto’s statement in support of Ukraine and its people, March 1, 2022

https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2022/02/pinto-ukraine-statement.html

Ukrainian Ohio University students return home to provide support as their country faces invasion, March 22, 2022
https://www.ohio.edu/news/2022/03/ukrainian-ohio-university-students-return-home-provide-support-their-country-faces

Ukrainian doctors training at MetroHealth, other Northeast Ohio hospitals, July 29, 2022. The five doctors have 10 days to fit in training for everything from stabilizing in the field to post-operation care.
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/ukrainian-doctors-train-metrohealth-other-northeast-ohio-hospitals/95-c0621e7f-2331-4b01-af49-37d35b64f45a

OHIO University stands in solidarity with those affected by the tragic events in Ukraine, February 28, 2022
https://www.ohio.edu/news/2022/02/ohio-stands-solidarity-those-affected-tragic-events-ukraine

Ukraine War Resources at Ohio State University.
https://oia.osu.edu/ukraine-war-resources/

Buckeyes rally around Ukrainians at home and abroad. Ohio State groups send supplies, donations to Europe, March 9, 2022
https://news.osu.edu/buckeyes-rally-around-ukrainians-at-home-and-abroad/

Central Ohio stands in solidarity with Ukraine
Feb 28, 2022,https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2022/02/28/central-ohio-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine

University of Cincinnati students, faculty, and staff are supporting Kharkiv and Ukraine during this difficult time.
https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/cce/social-change-and-leadership/ukraine_crisis.html

• UNICEF supports health, nutrition, HIV prevention, education, safe drinking water, sanitation and protection for children and families caught in the conflict in Ukraine.
• Doctors Without Borders runs a variety of activities in Ukraine to help people travel to health care facilities and access prescribed medications.
• Voices of Children helps provide psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by the armed conflict, according to its website.
• Sunflower of Peace is raising money to prepare first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.
• The International Red Cross aims to help people affected by the conflict and support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.
• Save the Children helps to deliver lifesaving aid to vulnerable children in Ukraine and around the world.
• The UN Refugee Agency provides emergency assistance to families in Ukraine — providing aid such as cash assistance and opportunities for resettlement in the U.S.
• CARE is raising money for its Ukraine Crisis Fund, which will provide immediate aid including food, water, hygiene kits, support services and direct cash assistance.
• The International Medical Corps has been delivering primary health care and mental health services in eastern Ukraine since 2014, and is raising funds to expand those services for people affected by the latest conflict.

• Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio is looking for book donations and cash donations for their Ukrainian Relief Initiative
Stand with Ukraine and the local immigrant community. The following organizations provide opportunities to get involved:
• African Professionals Network (APNET) brings the community together to enhance the African disapora experience through networking, business, professional development, and community engagement.
• Asian Community Alliance educates, inspires, and creates healthy Asian families and communities.
• Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio offers a variety of programs and services for the local immigrant community, including ESOLO classes, immigration legal services, resettlement assistance, language services, and much more.
• Cincinnati Compass is a collaborative project of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, the City of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati, and more than 60 community partners, working to make Greater Cincinnati a destination and a home for people from around the globe.
• European American Chamber of Commerce- Greater Cincinnati is a dynamic network of European and American businesses and organizations working together to support the growth of trade and investment between the Cincinnati region and Europe.
• Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce builds bridges to bring Greater Cincinnati and
• Greater China closer together.
• Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council is the bridge that connects the world to Greater Cincinnati through global education, international exchange, and cultural awareness initiatives.

• Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA.
• Immigrant & Refugee Law Center offers a variety of programs and services for the local immigrant community, like providing assistance with citizenship applications, asylum claims, DACA applications, and employment authorization.
• Indian American Chamber of Commerce.
• Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center educates and advocates for peace, challenges unjust local, national and global systems, and promotes the creation of a non-violent society.
• Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati is a local place of worship that builds strong interfaith coalitions, cross-cultural understanding, and service to one and all.
• Jewish Federation of Cincinnati catalyzes our community in common purpose– optimizing

Governor DeWine Announces Day of Prayer For Ukraine, February 26, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-Announces-Day-of-Prayer-For-Ukraine-02262022

Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Ohio Personal Protective Gear Headed to Ukraine, May 06, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Nearly-2000-Pieces-of-Ohio-Personal-Protective-Gear-Headed-to-Ukraine-05062022

Ohio National Guard Provides Support to Ukraine, April 20, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Ohio-National-Guard-Provides-Support-to-Ukraine-04202022

Ohio Begins Collecting Law Enforcement Personal Protective Gear for Civilian Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine, April 08, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Ohio-Begins-Collecting-Law-Enforcement-Personal-Protective-Gear-for-Civilian-Humanitarian-Aid-in-Ukraine-04082022

Governor DeWine, Ohio National Guard Request Law Enforcement Inventory of Donatable Personal Protective Gear. March 11, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-Ohio-National-Guard-Request-Law-Enforcement-Inventory-of-Donatable-Personal-Protective-Gear-03112022

Governors DeWine, Walz Issue Bipartisan Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, February 25, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governors-DeWine-Walz-Issue-Bipartisan-Response-to-Russian-Invasion-of-Ukraine-02252022

Governor DeWine Announces Day of Prayer For Ukraine, February 26, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-Announces-Day-of-Prayer-For-Ukraine-02262022

Governor DeWine Bans Purchases of Russian Goods and Services, Directs Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to Divest Russian Assets, March 02, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-Bans-Purchases-of-Russian-Goods-and-Services-Directs-OBWC-to-Divest-Russian-Assets

Governor DeWine, ODOT Support Ukraine by Lighting Bridges in the Colors of the Ukrainian Flag, March 01, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-ODOT-Support-Ukraine-by-Lighting-Bridges-in-the-Colors-of-the-Ukrainian-Flag-03012022

Executive-Order-2022-02D, State of Ohio’s Response to Russia’s Unjust War on the Country of Ukraine
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/executive-orders/Executive-Order-2022-02D

Governor DeWine Opens Ohio Summit on Ukrainian Refugees. March 17, 2022
https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/Governor-DeWine-Opens-Ohio-Summit-on-Ukrainian-Refugees-03172022