Razom Advocacy is a branch of Razom for Ukraine committed to advancing nonpartisan research and policy and to nurturing community engagement across the United States and Ukraine. We work together with experts, policy-makers, and constituents to help build a more democratic and prosperous Ukraine.
Razom Advocacy’s mission is supported by broad networks of supporters, including donors, experts, advocates, and partner organizations. We provide resources and tools for these networks to engage in advocacy.
Contact Representatives
The officials you elected have immense power to help Ukraine win this war and you have the power to ask them for assistance.
If you are in the US, you can contact your representatives and senators, as well as the White House. We have some guides on how to do this, including a sample letter here: US Advocacy Guide
If you are outside of the US, the following document provides further information: Global Advocacy Guide
Post to your Social Media
Post to Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms. Sample messages you can use are available here: Advocacy Messaging.
We regularly organize collective calls to action such as Twitter storms and telethons. Sign up for our newsletter below to hear about the next one.
Join Advocacy Team TODAY
Our team is looking for new interns and volunteers. Please apply here: JOIN ADVOCACY TEAM. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Internships above are for the Spring and Summer cycles.
Contact Us
If you’re a community leader or have advocacy expertise, reach out to the team at advocacy@razomforukraine.org.
EXPEDITED MILITARY AID
The Russian military is bombarding residential areas and targeting civilians and evacuation zones. Incompletely or belatedly meeting Ukraine’s military needs increases the risk of a long and bloody war of attrition with high civilian casualties, war crimes, and genocide.
We ask Congress to work with the Administration to bolster Ukrainian airpower and tank forces, particularly in light of the monumental successes of the recent counteroffensive.
Europe will not be stable unless Ukraine prevails against the invasion. The United States must provide more advanced systems and munitions, in particular precision-strike long-range weapons, like ATACMS.
SANCTIONS
We ask members of Congress to strengthen sanctions to
decrease Russia’s capacity to make war, violate international humanitarian laws, and commit atrocities.
Sanctions must change incentive structures for individuals involved in carrying out the invasion.
The U.S. should target sanctions against material-service providers circumventing the Controlled Sales Regime and support Russian oil price cap efforts underway.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Bulk orders (>300,000) of basic individual first aid kits (IFAKs) are the most pressing medical need.
STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM
The U.S. must designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
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In 2018 we’re planning to cover expenses for 30 teams (6 people per team) at Oblast STEM competitions.
Total Budget is $4500
Director, writer and cinematographer with three completed award-winning shorts as well as a feature documentary in post-production. After starting his filmmaker career at 2009, Ruslan brings his skills in project management, process analysis and systems models (received during obtaining MA in cybernetics 2003-2008) and applies them to the creative thinking and artistic thought-processes of film. He also holds BA in Film and Television directing (from the Kyiv National University of theatre, cinema and television by Karpenko-Karyi).
“A chance to participate in The Co-Pilot project it’s an amazing opportunity to help others and to tell the story that will engage and inspire people around the world”
We are gearing up for our 2017 Mission trip. It’ll be a 3-month adventure during which we plan to work with neurosurgeons from several centers from all around the country. Dr.Tomycz has also been invited to deliver an address at the annual Ukrainian Neurosurgery Conference 2017 in Kharkiv.
May 20: arrive in Kyiv, Ukraine
May 22-26: meet with area surgeons at participating centers
May 29- June 9: two week master class with Igor Kurilets MD at the International Neurosurgery Center
June 12-13: Visit to Medical Institute of Sumy State University
June 14-16: Ukrainian Neurosurgery Conference 2017 in Kharkiv
June 19-23: one week course and master class operating in complex spine and craniocervical with Ukrainian spinal surgeons and trainees from Romadanov Institute and International Neurosurgery Center
June 24-July 7: Come back to United States for two weeks
July 10-21: two week master class with Dr. Schlegov at the Neurovascular Institute
July 24-August 4: two week master class in pediatric neurosurgery with surgeons at Lviv Children’s Hospital
August 5-18: travel to out-lying centers of excellence (Stryii, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa)
August 21-31: operate with surgeons at Central Military Hospital and International Neurosurgery Center in Kyiv
September 15: leave Ukraine for United States
The best way to train surgeons is by providing hands-on mentorship and assistance in the operating room. One of the primary goals of the Co-Pilot Project is the continued recruitment of high quality surgeons from United States and Canada to spend time with Ukrainian counterparts, consulting on patients and performing procedures.
Surgical Mentors traveling to Ukraine
Not all of the healthcare volunteers will be able to travel to Ukraine but they still will play an important role from home. Utilizing contemporary technology, including live streaming of surgeries and communication via social media the medical support staff will advice and mentor Ukrainian neurosurgeons as they confront difficult cases.
Medical Support Staff
Advisory Staff
Since our exploratory trip in 2016 we have identified a cohort of motivated and talented surgeons who are hungry for additional instruction and eager for collaboration.
Dr. Luke Tomycz is the newest addition to the pediatric neurosurgical team at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Tomycz finished first in his high school class of over 200 students and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA where he double-majored in biology and chemical engineering. He accepted the prestigious Dean’s Full-Tuition Scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he first developed an interest in neurosurgery. After medical school, he began his formal neurosurgical training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where he trained under the late Noel Tulipan, MD, a pioneer in fetal neurosurgery for myelomeningocele. During his seven-year residency, he spent two years obtaining an in-folded fellowship in endovascular surgery, becoming proficient in the treatment of aneurysms, AVMs, Moya-Moya syndrome, and complex dural AV fistulae of adults and children. After this, Dr. Tomycz spent an additional year at Seattle Children’s Hospital performing a large volume of complex epilepsy surgery with Jeff Ojemann, MD. Following an exhaustive job search, Dr.Tomycz was attracted to Austin as the city was in the process of launching a new medical school at the University of Texas.
Dr. Tomycz specializes in all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery including brain tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformation, tethered cord syndrome, CSF shunting, and intracranial endoscopy. As one of the only dual-trained, pediatric and endovascular neurosurgeons in the country, he is particularly interested in Moya-Moya, brain aneurysms and AVMs, arteriovenous fistulae, and other complex neurovascular disorders in children as well as adults. His research interests include the use of engineering innovations to improve treatments for hydrocephalus and he has published on a wide variety of neurosurgical topics. Outside the operating room, Dr. Tomycz enjoys playing guitar and hiking in the mountains. He has travelled extensively to perform neurosurgery and take part in short-term medical mission work – in Cuba, Kenya, Honduras, Ecuador, and Ukraine.
Dr. Tomycz grew up with four grandparents who told stories of their youth and taught their grandchildren the language of their homeland – Ukraine. His parents were both born in refugee camps following the second world war, and came to this country in the early 1950s with virtually nothing. His father excelled in academics and went into medicine, and both Luke and his brother Nestor followed suit, pursuing a career in neurosurgery. During a long period of study and training that lasted more than 15 years, Luke resolved to return to the homeland of his grandparents and provide the kind of high quality care that children receive in the United States.
In 2014 at the peak of protests in the Maidan, Mariya joined several fellow Ukrainians living in New York City to create Razom, a young, energetic, and progressive start-up which seeks to amplify the voice of Ukraine to an American audience. An active member of the board, she is responsible for organizing cultural events as well as cooperating with government representatives, activists, and various civic groups and human rights organizations in support of Ukraine’s quest for democracy.
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Mariya is also heavily involved with fundraising for Razom’s projects via crowdsourcing, charity events, and online petitions. After graduating from Penn State University with a BA in Advertising and Public Relations and a dual minor in Entrepreneurship and International Studies, Mariya spent over 5 years in Manhattan working within the content marketing industry. She believes in the enormous potential of dedicated volunteers around the world working to rebuild Ukraine one project at a time.
Mariana Magala was born in Lviv, Ukraine. She graduated from The University of Chicago in 2013 and holds a B.A. in Economics and Slavic Languages and Literature. Currently, Mariana is a Strategic Analytics Manager at Interline Brands (subsidiary of The Home Depot) in Jacksonville, Florida. She specializes in analytics, business strategy, and nonprofit development. Mariana was the co-chair of a pro-bono consulting group for nonprofits in Chicago for 3 years and is currently the treasurer for a young professionals group at MOSH (Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville).
Mariana joined Razom’s Neurosurgical initiative in 2016. She is very excited to collaborate with the team and develop the initiative into a highly successful program.
Have you ever wanted to meet your Congressional representative and tell them why America must support Ukraine? The Ukraine Action Summit, next month in Washington D.C., will give you a chance to do just that, alongside advocacy workshops and expert panel discussions. You’ll learn how to advocate and put it into practice in the halls of Congress. Learn more at the link and register by April 5th! www.tinyurl.com/UAS2023#RazomAdvocacy #UkraineActionSummit #UAS2023 #StandWithUkraine #Congress #RazomForUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Contact your representative and tell them to declare the Wagner Group a Foreign Terrorist Organization! Wagner, an illegal Russian state-affiliated military group, has carried out acts of terror in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Venezuela, the Central African Republic, Mali, and elsewhere. They are a deadly fighting force that operates to further Russia’s interests around the world, and they are deeply intertwined with the Russian military and intelligence community. We're calling on Congress to pass the HARM act (H.R.506/S.416) to declare Wagner a Foreign Terrorist Organization, which would give the US and its allies greater tools to stifle the Wagner Group’s operations across the globe. Please email, call, or tweet your Members of Congress today and ask them to cosponsor this important legislation: www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/Campaigns/101179/Respond#RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine #Congress #Wagner #StandWithUkraine #FTO ... See MoreSee Less
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Доброго дня! Прошу підписати та поширити петицію про підвищення «заробітної плати» військовим на своїй сторінці. Якщо коротко то суть петиції така, щоб підняти військовим грошове забезпечення ( саме мінімальну заробітну плату а не премію) з 20 000 грн до 45 000, щоб вони і далі могли забезпечувати себе та свою сім'ю і не залежали від доброї волі керівництва, яке то розширює райони бойових дій то зменшує. Заздалегідь дуже Вам вдячний. petition.president.gov.ua/petition/181276
круто!
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Join us TODAY for an important and timely Razom Twitter Space at 1:00 pm EST. This week's space is co-hosted by the Georgian Association as we stand in solidarity with the people of Georgia. 🇬🇪 🇺🇦 We'll be joined by Nata Sabanadze and Alex Scrivener to parse through what's happening in Georgia and talk about what Georgian-Ukrainian solidarity means.twitter.com/i/spaces/1kvJpmQvwAVxE#razomadvocacy ... See MoreSee Less
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Can’t wait! Thanks for this
The American Coalition for Ukraine is excited to announce the second Ukraine Action Summit, from April 23-25, 2023 in Washington DC! We invite all those with an interest in advocating for Ukrainian victory to join Razom & other partner organizations for a three-day gathering to exchange best advocacy practices and to continue informing our elected representatives about why the U.S. must support a Ukrainian victory. The upcoming Summit will consist of a collaborative advocacy workshop and two days of session-style advocacy workshops and trainings, concurrent with Congressional meetings on Capitol Hill. All residents are welcome, regardless of citizenship status – your voice matters! Learn more & register: www.eventbrite.com/e/ukraine-action-summit-registration-574472190787#RazomAdvocacy #UkraineActionSummit #RazomDC #StandWithUkraine #USStandsWithUkraine #Congress #CapitolHill #UAS2023 ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us TODAY for a special edition Twitter Space at 12:00 pm EST!We'll speak with the team from The Academy nominated documentary film "A House Made of Splinters," including producer Monica Hellstrom, assistant director/line producer Azad Safarov, and production coordinator Olena Rozvadovska.Whether you've been to one of the screenings or even if you haven't yet seen the trailer, it'll be a great conversation about the film but also about Ukrainian children who are surrounded by war. twitter.com/razomforukraine/status/1633241715069837314?s=20#RazomAdvocacy ... See MoreSee Less
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Last weekend, Razom was proud to host “Ukraine & Beyond: Building Worldwide Resistance to Authoritarianism” with World Liberty Congress at Ukraine House Special thanks Ambassador Oksana Markarova, Peter Biar Ajak & 🇺🇦 MP Zhan Beleniuk / Жан Беленюк for powerful opening remarks, facilitators Terrell Jermaine Starr & Olga Lautman, and to all our participants! The fight for freedom is a global one - and we have much to learn from each other’s efforts and perspectives. We will continue to create spaces like these, to discuss, listen, and uplift, as we fight for our shared goal: a free and fair world. #RazomForUkraine #UkraineHouse #WorldLibertyCongress #RazomAdvocacy #RazomDC #StandWithUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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It was great to spend time with you at Ukraine House. Thank you Razom for Ukraine for your work!
Прикольно!
In the early hours of this morning in Ukraine, russia destroyed another residential building in Zaporizhzhya. There are reports of many dead and injured, and many stuck another the rubble - this is yet another deadly russian attack on civilians in Ukraine, one year after the beginning of the full scale russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine needs more support to defend itself and end these attacks once and for all - Ukraine needs victory.Contact your representatives in Congress today and 1) thank them for their support of Ukraine this past year, 2) ask for continued support of Ukraine this year. Ukraine needs us.You can find the easy process to call, email, and Tweet at your reps at this link:www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/Campaigns/99863/Respond#razomadvocacy #RazomForUkraine #StandWithUkraine #zaporizhzhya #zaporizhia #Ukraine #russiaisaterroriststate ... See MoreSee Less
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Slava Ukraina
Totally agree
Saturday 25 February Lincoln Memorial, Washington DCThis rally will go down in history! Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine gathered to mark one year of being strong like never before. Just look at the faces in these photos. Victory is the only option. Especially when we're together!Photos by Markian Nychka #RazomForUkraine #razomrally #razomadvocacy #StandWithUkraine #supportukraine #ArmUkraineNow #razomvolunteers #razomdc #washingtondc #lincolnmemorial ... See MoreSee Less
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