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 Fall and Spring 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.
Razom is building a prosperous Ukraine one project at a time.
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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.
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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.
Razom Advocacy Team took over New York this weekend!Team members from near and far convened in New York for a two-day, action-packed program involving meeting other Razom teams and the Razom community at large to learn more about one another and do more great work together!Friday was all about strategy and meeting with partners, including @renewdemocracy and our friends at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya and Ms. Yaroslava Sochka. On Saturday, the Razom Advocacy Team presented its work to the Razom community and received updates on the ongoing developments of Razom as an organization. Thanks to the Shevchenko Scientific Society in New York for hosting us! The Team then went a few blocks south in the Ukrainian Village to visit the Ukrainian Response Initiative’s new office space and meet Lesya, a displaced Ukrainian in New York, and listen to her story. Finally, Tania Khodakivska @tkhodakivska gave the Team a guided tour of an exhibit titled “Hi-Resolution: Ukrainian Culture and Contemporary Art Now” on view at the CUNY Graduate Center on 5th Avenie in New York now until February 10th. Stop by and see it for yourself!Thanks to everyone who joined the different sessions and coffee breaks and met with members of the Razom Advocacy Team this weekend. Together - we are Ukraine!#RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine #StandWithUkraine #RazomCommunity #RazomVolunteers ... See MoreSee Less
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#StandWithUkraine Thank you to Polish nation for supporting Ukrainian refugees. ❤️🇵🇱❤️🇺🇦
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Despite the horrors of the last year of Russia’s full-scale invasion and war in Ukraine, Americans – both of Ukrainian-American descent and from other backgrounds – have united together to advocate on behalf of our shared values of freedom and self-determination. In 2022, the Razom Advocacy Team was able to organize an advocacy network of more than 1,454 individuals. With all of your tireless support, we were able to achieve some notable successes throughout the year.In 2022, our Advocacy Team members and our network of Razom Advocates held more than 526 meetings with Congressional offices to ask for critical support for Ukraine such as military aid, the strengthening of sanctions, and economic assistance. Meetings weren’t the only way our advocates reached out to their Members of Congress – they also sent3,671 messages to Capitol Hill, urging Congress to declare Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism and to label Russia’s actions in Ukraine a genocide, among other important advocacy messages. By joining our advocacy network, individuals can call, send emails, and engage with their lawmakers on Twitter.Thank you to all of our advocates and supporters for making all of our advocacy work possible in 2022 – we could not have done this without your passionate phone calls, emails, tweets, and donations. We hope to continue this momentum into 2023 and work together to help achieve Ukrainian victory together.Read more about the work of the Razom Advocacy Team by reading the full blog post on our website:www.razomforukraine.org/razom-advocacys-first-year-made-possible-by-you/#RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine #StandWithUkraine #RazomEmergencyResponse #Congress #USStandsWithUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Today at 1:00 pm EST on the Razom Weekly Twitter Space!We speak with Olga Lautman and other experts on why the Wagner Group must be designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization, why the Transnational Criminal Organization label isn't enough and how we can counteract these kinds of malign groups.Tune in! twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAxRALQpVgJl#razomadvocacy ... See MoreSee Less
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Not just Wagner group, but Russia shall be designated as terrorist state!
11 months of full-scale war in Ukraine, just one month before we mark a full year of nonstop terror, horror, and devastation brought on by russia.You know what to do - reach out to your representatives in government today to let them know (for the first time or the thousandth time) that you’d like to see continued support (military, financial, humanitarian) for Ukraine.If you’re in the EU - reach out to your governments to put pressure on Germany to #FreeTheLeopards. If you’re in the US - here's the link to our one-stop shop for reaching out to your reps. It takes five minutes. But it matters.www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/Campaigns/99863/Respond#StandWithUkraine #ArmUkraineNow #SupportUkraine #RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine #RazomEmergencyResponse #Scholz ... See MoreSee Less
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What about deaths in Ukraine? Why omit that statistic?
The 118th Congress, sworn in on January 3rd, 2023, has a critical task ahead of them: to continue to provide support for Ukraine in the next two years to ensure Ukrainian victory and swift reconstruction. Already, a few elected officials from both parties have expressed their skepticism around continuing to support Ukraine, something so important for the future of Ukraine, a democratic and free world, and America's security interests abroad.In this moment of change, it is vital for constituents like you to urge Congressional offices to continue to support Ukraine. Your opinion matters, and hearing from you helps offices set their priorities for the upcoming Congress. Please take a moment of your time and email, call, or tweet your Members of Congress to let them know how important Ukraine aid is to you:www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/Campaigns/99863/RespondThank you for your advocacy!#razomadvocacy #RazomForUkraine #StandWithUkraine #Congress #usaukraine #ukraineaid #supportukraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you having a good Saturday? Ukraine isn't.russia has shelled multiple parts of Ukraine mercilessly yet again today. Places like Kharkiv are entirely without electricity and in Dnipro, an entire apartment block was wiped off the face of the earth from a direct strike. It is estimated that nearly 60 people are injured as a result of the attack on the civilian apartment building in Dnipro, it is unknown how many people have died as search and rescue operations are ongoing and there are dozens of people stuck under the rubble. Their screams can be heard still. Peace will come when russia leaves Ukraine. Ukraine needs weapons from its allies and partners to defend itself and the entire world from this atrocity. There will be no trilogy to the world war if Ukraine stops russia on its land. #ArmUkraineNowHere's how you can help now: Become an Advocate for Ukraine.Sign up here and be alerted of the next opportunity to call and write to your representatives in government about more support for Ukraine. www.votervoice.net/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/Register#RazomForUkraine #StandWithUkraine #supportukraine #dnipro #savednipro #razomadvocacy #russiaisaterroriststate ... See MoreSee Less
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Wrong. Russia as liberating Ukranins from ukronazzis 🇷🇺🤗
Russia makes me sick...evil people living in Russia
Every day new evidence of Russian state terrorism
Have you ever wondered exactly how US support helps Ukraine? 🤔 Wonder no more because Razom and the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center have the answer! Check out this graph that breaks down the $8.5 billion supplied by the United States to Ukraine in direct budget support.From pensions for seniors to salaries for first responders, US budget support has helped to guarantee Ukrainian society’s ability to defend itself against russian invaders. Share this information with your friends and family that are interested in finding out how critical budget support to Ukraine help Ukrainians survive the winter.It’s especially important to keep in mind that this support has amounted to less than 15% of Ukraine’s total budget expenses. You can also take 5 minutes out of your day to contact your reps in Congress and A) thank them for their support of Ukraine and 😎 tell them you’d like to see more support for Ukraine, through more weapons deliveries and direct budget support!Let’s continue supporting Ukraine - together, #Razom. See the full graph here: www.razomforukraine.org/summary-of-the-8-5-billion-supplied-by-the-united-states-to-ukraine-in-di...#RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine #RazomEmergencyResponse #SupportUkraine #StandWithUkraine #AtlanticCouncil #USDirectBudgetSupport #USCongress ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, we mark a special occasion: it's been 100 years since the Ukrainian song that became known around the world as "Carol of the Bells" (aka "Shchedryk") had its American debut at Carnegie Hall.It's a conversation fit for the holiday season. Join us and our distinguished guests Professor Myroslav Shkandrij, Leah Batstone of Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival and Marichka Marczyk of Balaklava Blues! Additionally, our own Mykola Murskyj might offer some additional insight into the Dec 5 Carnegie concert 😉 today at 1:00 pm EST! twitter.com/i/spaces/1jMJgLlpzNjxL#RazomAdvocacy ... See MoreSee Less
Scheduled: 100 Years of Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk) in North America
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