Razom together with the famous Ukrainian travel blogger Anton Ptushkin, held a fundraiser in the United States to purchase 10 mobile bath and laundry complexes for the defenders of Ukraine on the front lines.
The fundraiser included two charity meetings with Anton Ptushkin in New York, which drew over 300 attendees, as well as an online auction where people could purchase valuable commemorative items to support the defenders of Ukraine.
Some of the items up for auction included:
A flag with the signatures of three Ukrainian generals — Zaluzhny, Syrsky, and Pavlyuk — which sold for $6,900.
A copy of Time magazine with Valery Zaluzhny on the cover and his autograph, which sold for $5,600.
A baseball bat signed by members of the New York Yankees baseball team, which sold for $3,700.
A bracelet with the “Azovstal” logo and the signature of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, which sold for $2,600.
Chevrons with the image of Patron the Dog, the hero dog who helped detect landmines in Ukraine, which sold for $3,700.
“Before I came to the United States, I tried to raise funds for one bath and laundry complex through my social media in Ukraine,” said Anton Ptushkin. “I was surprised to raise the money we needed in just two hours, and I raised the money for the second complex just within a day. This showed me that Ukrainians are willing to donate to humanitarian items for the military. However, people in Ukraine are also willing to donate to weapons and drones, while American people are more cautious about donating to these things and prefer to donate to humanitarian items. This is why I decided to try to raise money for mobile bath and laundry complexes in the United States. We did our first fundraiser and it was a success, so we decided to continue.”
Ptushkin also said that he chose New York as the starting point for the fundraiser because there is a large Ukrainian diaspora in the city. Jason Birchard, an owner of famous New York restaurant Veselka, generously donated $20,000 from his Stand With Ukraine Fund to the event.
Overall, the fundraiser raised $200,000, which will be used to purchase 10 mobile bath and laundry complexes. The showers are currently being manufactured near Kyiv and will soon be delivered to the front lines.
“It’s great to see that people from all over the world are coming together to support Ukraine,” said Olya Yarichkivska, one of the founders of the Razom foundation and the head of the Razom Heroes program in the United States.
“The money raised from this fundraiser will provide our defenders with much-needed bathing and laundry facilities, which are essential in this hot weather. We will continue to do everything we can to support Ukraine and its defenders.”
The Razom Heroes program is one of the many initiatives of the Razom foundation and the “Together for Ukraine” non-profit that are providing vital assistance to the defenders of Ukraine.
The program has already provided the frontline with over 130,000 tactical first aid kits, 3,000 combat medic backpacks, 100 pickup trucks/evacuation vehicles, 2,000 drones, walkie-talkies, repeaters, generators, starlinks, and other essential items for victory.
We are grateful for your interest in our work here at Razom for Ukraine. Please refer to our frequently asked questions below for information you are seeking about our mission delivery and/or how to get involved. If you don’t see your question answered on this page, please contact us with your inquiry at info@razomforukraine.org. Thank you!
How can one volunteer for Razom?
Razom for Ukraine was built on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers working together toward a common goal. As we grow, we continue to seek volunteers to support our various projects and initiatives. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. While we cannot promise immediate placement, we’ll reach out as soon as new volunteer requests emerge from our teams. You can also email volunteering@razomforukraine.org.
In the meantime, you don’t have to wait for us; there are already opportunities to support Ukraine today:
Participate in information events and advocate for Ukraine on social media. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest initiatives, and subscribe to our e-newsletter for news on how you can support Ukraine in your community and beyond.
Initiate a third-party fundraiser on behalf of Razom and feel free to be as creative as possible. People have started personal fundraisers for Razom on social media, hosted charity concerts, poetry readings, and evenings dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s cause.
How can one get help for Ukrainian service members?
Razom provides life-saving support to those doing the valiant work of safeguarding lives in wartime. While our organization may not directly provide the type of help you’re looking for, we encourage you to visit this page for resources and information that may guide you to the appropriate channels for your needs.
How can one get help for medical institutions?
For detailed information on how to properly apply for aid for medical institutions across Ukraine from Razom, please go to the link.
How can one get (personal) humanitarian aid?
Under the current circumstances, the efforts and attention of Razom are focused on supporting first responders and medics, medical facilities, and field hospitals, as well as advocating for Ukrainian victory. We also support Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing aid in their communities.
If you are a newly arrived refugee from Ukraine to New York (USA), Razom does have an online resource – our Refugee Infohub – to guide you through obtaining services and assistance.
If you are in Ukraine or another part of the U.S., we recommend reaching out to other local organizations that provide personal aid.
How can a nonprofit/organization get grants/help from Razom?
Our grant-making program, Razom’s Relief works to foster a resilient and sustainable recovery that ensures the competitiveness of the Ukrainian economy and opportunities for those living in Ukraine. We do this via strategic investment into Ukrainian community initiatives.
The main areas of focus are:
Investing in development of Ukrainian Civil Society organizations
Providing educational and leadership development opportunities for children and youth, with a focus on STEM.
Ensuring competitiveness within the Ukrainian economy by getting people back to work with the necessary skills
Providing opportunities for veterans and women to join the workforce
Ensuring recovery via projects in water and green energy space
We are working on finalizing our new mandate and will share it soon. In the meantime, you can leave information about your organization here. Or apply for organizational development grant or mentorship here.
Can you share our fundraising page with your audience?
Razom’s mission delivery currently focuses on five program areas: Heroes, Health, Relief, Advocacy and Connect, for which we actively fundraise and which allows us to remain a sustainable nonprofit organization. Because of this we can’t support fundraising for other organizations and are not a platform for other organizations’ fundraising efforts.
How can we partner?
Please send your inquiry to our email: info@razomforukraine.org and our team will get in touch with you at the earliest possible time.
Please visit this page for more information about Razom’s Cars for Victory initiative. To apply for consideration, please fill in this form.
How can I donate?
Philanthropic support is critical in fulfilling Razom’s mission and we are very grateful to our generous donors. Razom, Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization with EIN # 46-4604398. Donations and gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations and can be made online at our dedicated page: https://www.razomforukraine.org/donate/.
I am interested in working at Razom – do you have any opportunities?
To learn about career and internship opportunities, please visit our website.
Do you accept clothing donations, etc?
At this time we don’t accept in-kind donations in other forms than medical equipment and supplies or non-military aid to Ukrainian first responders and front line personnel.
We advise you to check with your local church or community center whether they can distribute some items directly.
Do you offer United for Ukraine (U4U) Sponsorship?
Razom does not provide sponsorship and should not be referenced as a sponsoring organization on the USCIS visa form. However, Ukrainians can connect with a sponsor using the following website: https://ukraine.welcome.us/connect.
ПОШИРЕНІ ЗАПИТАННЯ
Ми щиро вдячні за Ваш інтерес до нашої роботи в Razom for Ukraine. Будь ласка, ознайомтеся з відповідями на часті запитання нижче, щоб дізнатися більше про нашу місію та способи долучення. Якщо Ви не знайдете відповіді на своє запитання, будь ласка, звертайтеся до нас за електронною адресою info@razomforukraine.org. Дякуємо!
Як можна стати волонтером Razom?
Razom for Ukraine була заснована завдяки відданості сотень волонтерів, які працювали разом заради спільної мети. Ми продовжуємо шукати волонтерів для підтримки наших різних проєктів та ініціатив. Якщо ви зацікавлені у волонтерстві, будь ласка, заповніть цю форму. Хоча ми не можемо гарантувати миттєве залучення, ми зв’яжемося з вами, як тільки виникне потреба в нових волонтерах. Ви також можете написати на volunteering@razomforukraine.org.
Тим часом ви можете підтримати Україну вже сьогодні:
Брати участь в інформаційних заходах та підтримувати Україну в соціальних мережах. Слідкуйте за нами у Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn та підпишіться на нашу електронну розсилку, щоб отримувати новини про те, як ви можете допомогти Україні.
Приєднуйтесь до нашої мережі адвокації та звертайтеся до своїх обраних представників.
Відвідуйте мітинги та акції протесту у своєму місті; звертайтеся до наших партнерів Svitanok або Klych для більш детальної інформації.
Підтримуйте відповідні петиції та/або бойкотуйте компанії, що продовжують працювати в Росії.
Відвідуйте заходи, які підтримує Razom.
Подайте заявку на стажування в Razom.
Організуйте сторонній фандрейзер на користь Razom. Люди вже започаткували особисті збори коштів у соціальних мережах, проводили благодійні концерти, поетичні читання та вечори на підтримку України.
Як можна допомогти українським військовим?
Razom надає життєво необхідну підтримку тим, хто здійснює героїчну роботу зі збереження життів під час війни. Хоча наша організація може не надавати саме ту допомогу, яку ви шукаєте, ми рекомендуємо відвідати цю сторінку для отримання ресурсів та інформації.
Як можна отримати допомогу для медичних установ?
Для детальної інформації про те, як правильно подати заявку на допомогу для медичних установ по всій Україні від Razom, будь ласка, перейдіть за цим посиланням.
Як можна отримати (особисту) гуманітарну допомогу?
На даний момент Razom зосереджує свої зусилля на підтримці медиків, медичних закладів та мобільних шпиталів, а також на адвокації перемоги України. Ми також підтримуємо українські неурядові організації (НУО), що надають допомогу в своїх громадах.
Якщо ви нещодавно прибули як біженець з України до Нью-Йорка (США), Razom має онлайн ресурс — Refugee Infohub, щоб допомогти вам з отриманням послуг та допомоги.
Як неприбуткова організація може отримати гранти/допомогу від Razom?
Наша грантова програма Razom’s Relief спрямована на стійке відновлення України через стратегічні інвестиції в ініціативи українських громад.
Основні напрями:
Інвестування у розвиток громадянського суспільства в Україні.
Освіта та лідерство для дітей та молоді, з акцентом на STEM.
Підтримка конкурентоспроможності економіки України.
Підтримка ветеранів та жінок у працевлаштуванні.
Проєкти у сфері водопостачання та зеленої енергетики.
Як можна партнерувати з Razom?
Будь ласка, надсилайте ваші запити на info@razomforukraine.org, і наша команда зв’яжеться з вами якомога швидше.
In acknowledgement of all the hard work volunteers, supporters, partners, and donors have put into Razom’s Emergency Response for almost five straight months now, we’ve put together an Impact Report. We’re making history together, #Razom, and we wouldn’t be able to do it any other way. So take a look, read it, share it, and help us continue this great work for Ukraine.
Colonel (Ret.) Warren C. Dorlac first came to Ukraine in 2022, shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion.
A retired U.S. Air Force trauma surgeon, Warren spent more than two decades helping shape trauma systems that changed how lives are saved on and off the battlefield. Over the course of his career, he served as Chief of Trauma at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, led Critical Care Air Transport teams, advised the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and became one of the leading voices in combat casualty care and military trauma systems in the United States.
When the war in Ukraine escalated, Warren saw an opportunity to help share lessons learned from previous wars and support Ukrainian medical professionals facing challenges few healthcare systems in the world have experienced in recent history.
“Freedom is not free,” Warren said during our conversation in Kyiv. “I really do feel like this is an international effort, and we all need to be in and doing something.”
Over the last several years, that commitment has brought him back to Ukraine multiple times through partnerships and medical education initiatives supported by Razom.
From SOMA to Kyiv
Earlier this year, Warren was recognized at SOMA 2026 for his contributions to military medicine and combat casualty care. During his remarks, he spoke about Ukraine and Ukrainian defenders — something that felt natural for those who know how closely he has worked with Ukrainian teams over the last several years.
Through Razom partnerships and medical education initiatives, Warren worked alongside Ukrainian surgeons, combat medics, defenders, and trainers both in the United States and in Ukraine. He joined Ukrainian teams at SOMA, spent time with defenders connected to Razom, and continued building relationships with medical professionals working under extraordinary circumstances.
“The Ukrainians keep getting hit, and they keep bouncing back,” Warren said. “They’ve shown the ability to adapt, and I think the ability to adapt under any situation is greatly impressive.”
This summer marked Warren’s second ASSET training in Kyiv with Razom and Ukrainian medical professionals. ASSET+ is an advanced surgical trauma training program required for U.S. Army military surgeons before deployment to forward surgical teams. Through Razom Health’s Co-Pilot Project and partnerships with Ukrainian medical professionals, Ukraine became the 33rd country to implement the program.
But what stood out during our conversation was that Warren never spoke about the work as a one-way exchange.
“We learn from just about everybody that is in the course with us,” he said. “We learn things they’re doing that we may not have thought of. Hopefully it’s a two-way exchange.”
What Ukraine Is Teaching the World
Throughout his career, Warren helped build trauma systems based on lessons learned from previous wars. Today, he believes many of the experiences Ukrainian medical professionals and combat medics are facing will shape the future of battlefield medicine far beyond Ukraine itself.
“The battlefield is changing every four months,” he said. “What worked four months ago will not work today.”
According to Warren, Ukrainian experiences with prolonged evacuations, prolonged field care, medical logistics, underground medicine, and battlefield drone threats are already changing how many medical professionals think about trauma care and survival in modern war.
“I think this war is going to be one of those wars that shapes future care for years to come,” he said.
Those lessons are already influencing conversations around Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and military trauma systems internationally. Warren described how experiences from Ukraine are helping shape updated recommendations and discussions inside the American military medical community.
“I think the people, number one,” he said when asked what stands out most about Ukraine. “Everybody that we’ve worked with over the last four years has just been so kind.”
More Than a Project
For Warren, some of the most meaningful moments happen after trainings end.
After courses, Ukrainian surgeons often stay in contact, sharing updates, case reports, and stories from the field. Sometimes they describe using techniques from the training for the first time during real surgical situations.
“For the surgeon, it’s kind of the ultimate thing,” Warren said. “You worked with somebody on learning a new skill and then they’re able to go out and do it and be successful.”
Many of the younger Ukrainian surgeons he works with entered wartime medicine very early in their careers, often without the years of experience surgeons would normally have before facing such complex trauma cases.
“These young surgeons have gone right to the battlefield and now they’re doing some of the hardest work that’s out there,” he said.
That reality makes long-term partnerships especially important — not only for sharing knowledge, but for supporting Ukrainian medical professionals as they continue building and adapting systems during war.
“One of the motivations for us being here is just the camaraderie that we all feel working with everyone,” Warren said. “The Razom team has been wonderful… everybody feels like family.”
“Everybody Can Do Something”
Warren understands that not everybody can travel to Ukraine or work directly in medicine. But during our conversation, he repeatedly returned to the idea that support still matters.
“You don’t have to do a lot,” he said. “You don’t have to get on a plane and fly over to the country, but you can help with donations, supplies, equipment… every little bit helps.”
He also acknowledged how difficult it can be for people outside Ukraine to fully understand the reality of this war.
“I think it’s hard for most Americans to really comprehend what it’s like to have your own country invaded,” he said. “The total war that is currently going on — medical personnel, hospitals being targeted — it’s just not something that we can really comprehend.”
Still, he believes people can choose to stay engaged and continue supporting Ukraine in different ways.
“Education is a great way to help,” Warren said. “There’s a lot of places helping… but I think we could always do more.”
Watch the full interview with Warren Dorlac below.
Razom, Esper Bionics, and Ukrainian clinical partners launch a new initiative to expand access to advanced prosthetic care in Ukraine
Razom for Ukraine, Esper Bionics, and Ukrainian clinical partners are launching a new initiative to expand access to advanced prosthetic care for people living with limb loss in Ukraine.
This project is about helping people regain independence, dignity, confidence, and a path back to daily life — while also strengthening Ukraine’s prosthetics ecosystem for the future.
At the center of the initiative are the patients themselves: Ukrainians whose lives have been changed by injury and who are rebuilding their futures as they return to work, family life, and community participation. “The program is designed to support people through a full pathway of care, from assessment and fitting to adaptation and follow-up, so that the prosthesis becomes part of long-term recovery rather than a one-time intervention.” said Dmytro Gazda, CEO of Esper Bionics.
The initiative also reflects the strength and ingenuity already present in Ukraine. Esper Bionics, a Ukrainian company developing advanced bionic prosthetics, brings technical innovation to the project. Ukrainian clinical partners bring the medical expertise and rehabilitation support needed to help patients integrate these devices into everyday life.
Razom’s role, as public health implementation expert, is to connect donor resources, clinical providers, and patients into coherent projects that work inside Ukraine’s public health system. We standardize how partners coordinate, stay compliant with national health regulations, and report results, ensuring each project strengthens the system rather than running parallel to it.
“This project is about helping people get back to their lives, while also showing that Ukraine is building modern recovery pathways under extraordinary conditions,” said Dora Chomiak, CEO of Razom. “It is a bridge between the US and Ukraine, connecting resources, expertise, and legitimacy with Ukrainian innovation, talent, and resilience.”
The project is also being built with sustainability in mind. Razom is working to ensure that the initiative complements, not replaces, Ukraine’s existing government support system, with careful attention to patient eligibility, continuity of care, and long-term access to state assistance.
Through this partnership, the initiative aims to show what is possible when patient needs, public health implementation expertise, and Ukrainian innovation come together. It is a story of recovery, systems-building, and partnership — and a reminder that what is being created in Ukraine today can help shape recovery and rehabilitation far beyond Ukraine’s borders.
About Razom
Razom is a leading U.S.-based nonprofit organization working to build a secure, democratic, and prosperous Ukraine. Founded in 2014, Razom (“together” in Ukrainian) supports urgent needs in Ukraine while investing in long-term solutions across health, civil society, advocacy, and culture. As Ukraine’s future has global implications, Razom strengthens trauma care systems, supports local leaders and communities, and connects Ukraine to the world.
About Esper Bionics
Esper Bionics is a Ukrainian company developing advanced bionic prosthetic solutions designed to restore function, independence, and quality of life for people living with limb loss.
About the clinical partners
Ukrainian clinical partners are helping make this initiative possible by providing the medical expertise, rehabilitation support, and patient care needed for successful prosthetic fitting and adaptation.
At Razom we firsthandedly know that lifesaving systems require more than equipment. That’s why, joined by partners, we support medical training, leadership development, supply initiatives, and spaces where professionals can exchange frontline experience and strengthen systems of care under wartime conditions.
Together with the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Khartiia” and partners, Razom organized a workshop designed around direct field experience and honest conversation. More than 50 medical leaders and combat medics examined a difficult question: how does the medical system actually function when decisions must be made in seconds, and mistakes can cost lives? Participants focused on what works practically in the field, what does not, and what must change to save more lives.
Throughout the discussion the groups quickly saw the pattern – the systems struggle to keep pace with the realities of modern warfare and often rely heavily on individual initiative.The issue becomes especially visible during evacuation. Participants repeatedly described prolonged transport times as one of the greatest barriers to survival. Six hours or more is not unusual. During that time, risks multiply. Information gets lost, resources become limited, and a patient’s condition can deteriorate.
Communication during handoffs remains another major concern. Even where protocols exist, documentation and information transfer often vary from team to team. As a result, receiving teams may work with incomplete information while making critical decisions under pressure.
Participants also discussed the challenges of infusion therapy in combat conditions. Protocols may look straightforward on paper, but battlefield conditions introduce obstacles that cannot be ignored: limited supplies, weather conditions, delayed evacuation, and shortages of blood products. Several medics noted that approaches designed for ideal conditions often become difficult to apply in practice.
Tourniquet conversion surfaced as another area where knowledge alone is not enough. Participants described situations where medics hesitated even when clinical conditions supported action. The challenge was not only technical skill. It was confidence. Delays can cost not only limbs, but lives.
One conclusion surfaced repeatedly throughout the workshop: improvement begins with training. Tourniquet conversion cannot remain a complex or rarely practiced procedure. It must become a practical skill reinforced through repetition and integrated into care during the earliest and most critical moments after injury.
Participants returned to a common theme throughout the day: the issue is rarely a lack of knowledge. More often, barriers include limited training time, equipment shortages, outdated regulations, and staffing gaps that make applying knowledge consistently more difficult.
“This is not just another conference. It is about forming a new approach to medical support in modern war and building a system that reflects the real challenges of the frontline. The main result is not only the exchange of experience, but the creation of a permanent platform for cooperation and solutions that directly affect survival and operational effectiveness.”
Bohdan Korylchuk, Chief of Medical Service, 2nd Corps “Khartiia”
There was also a clear positive takeaway. Participants emphasized that conversations with colleagues from other units created new understanding and practical solutions. Teams working in different environments recognized shared challenges and identified opportunities to align their approaches.
This workshop is one of many steps we take to support medics in Ukraine, an example of how we can achieve better coordination and strengthen systems from within by creating spaces where professionals can speak openly, share experiences, and work on common solutions.
Razom for Ukraine brought 10 leading frontline medics from Ukraine, including military medics from 3rd Army Corps and Khartia, to SOMA 2026. The event took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, from April 27 to May 1. SOMA is one of the world’s largest conferences in tactical and operational medicine.
The programme featured more than 20 Ukraine-related presentations and research sessions highlighting Ukrainian experience in modern tactical medicine. Among them was Mykola Khudolii, a senior sergeant and head of the tactical medicine group of the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who presented the research “Extremity Combat Trauma in Modern Drone Warfare” — awarded Best Medic Research Presentation at SOMA 2026.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to represent Ukraine at SOMA and present our experience from the field. It is important for us to share lessons learned from modern drone warfare, including the impact of training at Combat Lifesaver (CLS) level on survival and limb preservation, but also to learn from others and bring that knowledge back to Ukraine,” said Mykola.
During the conference, Razom also hosted a post-event networking session on April 30, which focused on connecting Ukrainian frontline medics and surgeons with international peers and organisations supporting Ukraine.
“We are creating a space where medics and partners from different countries and organisations can openly share experience and learn from each other. In the end, this is about one thing — improving care in the field and saving lives,” said Dan Solchanyk, Razom Health Program Director
“It is a great honor to be at a conference of this scale — not only to gain new knowledge from American colleagues, but to present unique Ukrainian expertise built through collaboration between the 3rd Army Corps, Khartia, and Razom for Ukraine,” said Matvii Suslov, Razom Heroes Program Manager.
For the second year, Razom for Ukraine brought Ukrainian speakers to SOMA. For the second year, Razom for Ukraine brought Ukrainian speakers to SOMA — an initiative first launched by Yuliia Shama, Project Manager at Razom Health, who continues to lead it. Alex Domaradsky, Project Manager at Razom Health, coordinated the trip. This year included more than 20 Ukrainian presentations.
Razom for Ukraine brought 10 frontline medics from the 3rd Army Corps and Khartia to SOMA 2026, one of the world’s largest conferences in tactical and operational medicine. Among the delegation was Mykola Khudolii, Master Sergeant and Head of the Tactical Medicine Group of the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The research of the 3rd Corps Tactical Medicine Group, led by Mykola Khudolii, received the Best Medic Research Presentation award at SOMA 2026. The study examines extremity injuries in modern drone warfare, tourniquet effectiveness, and the challenges of casualty evacuation in prolonged field conditions.
“We showed that training every service member to the Combat Lifesaver (CLS) level significantly improves survival and limb preservation. After implementing this training, successful tourniquet conversion rates increased to nearly 99%,” said Mykola Khudolii.
The research also highlights that in modern warfare, casualty evacuation can take anywhere from several hours to several weeks, while around 90% of evacuations within the unit are conducted using ground robotic systems.
“What surprises our American colleagues most is the duration of evacuation. In their system, it is usually within an hour, while in our reality, it can take days or even weeks,” he added.
Ukrainian medics emphasize that the key priority is stabilizing the wounded before evacuation, adapted to the realities of drone warfare.
Last year, Razom organized the TQ Forum with the 3rd Corps, bringing together medical professionals of different levels to analyze the scope of care across the system, identify gaps, and develop ways to improve care with the goal of reducing the amputation rate within the corps. The forum resulted in a new training standard for personnel, which became the foundation for the positive changes presented during the 3rd Corps presentation at SOMA, explained Yuliia Shama
“We are proud to see Ukrainian work recognized at a conference of this scale. Through Razom, we are able to bring Ukraine’s unique frontline medical experience to SOMA, and engage in a true two-way exchange with some of the strongest training systems in the world,” said Dan Solchanyk, Razom Health Program Director
First initiated by Yuliia Shama, Head of the Razom Health Co-Pilot Project, and logistically supported by Alex Domaradsky, Razom Health Co-Pilot Project Manager, this project united the efforts of two Razom programs: Health and Heroes. Both teams are dedicated to strengthening Ukraine’s healthcare system for civilians and defenders, while also presenting leading Ukrainian practices in pre-hospital and hospital care to the global professional community.
Every year on May 18, Ukraine commemorates the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Crimean Tatar Genocide — a day that honors the lives lost and the resilience of an indigenous people whose history continues to shape Ukraine today.
In 1944, the Soviet regime forcibly deported the entire Crimean Tatar population from their homeland. Families were given minutes to gather their belongings before being loaded onto trains and sent to remote regions. Tens of thousands perished due to starvation, disease, and inhumane conditions. These events are now recognized as genocide.
Since Russia’s occupation of Crimea in 2014 — and especially after the full-scale invasion in 2022 — Crimean Tatars have once again faced repression, arrests, and persecution. Today, remembrance is not only about the past. It is about an ongoing struggle for rights, identity, and the right to live freely on their land. This day invites us not only to remember, but to learn — to engage with Crimean Tatar culture, language, and history in ways that deepen understanding and solidarity. Below is a curated selection of resources to help you begin.
A comprehensive course exploring Crimea through the perspective of its indigenous people. Led by scholars and experts, it covers history, identity, and the political realities shaping the region today — offering a deeper understanding of both past and present.
A free, English-language course featuring 12 video lectures on Crimean Tatar history, culture, and their long struggle to return home. Ideal for anyone looking for a structured, accessible introduction to Crimea beyond headlines.
This Ukrainian-language course challenges stereotypes and reframes Crimea as a story of people, identity, and resistance. It explores the place of Crimea and Crimean Tatars in Ukraine’s past, present, and future through a thoughtful, reflective lens.
A cultural exploration of Ukraine that includes perspectives and stories reflecting the diversity of its regions and peoples, including Crimea. A visually rich and narrative-driven entry point into Ukrainian identity.
This academic work examines global art as historical evidence of Crimean Tatar presence and identity. By analyzing paintings as primary sources, authors Zera K. Mustafaieva and Zarema K. Mustafaieva offer a unique and rigorous approach to understanding indigenous history through visual culture.
A novel weaving personal and historical narratives, tracing generations shaped by deportation, repression, and resilience. Through storytelling, it explores identity, belonging, and the enduring impact of Crimean Tatar culture.
A multimedia platform designed for young children — but equally valuable for beginners of any age. Featuring songs, stories, cartoons, and a dictionary with audio pronunciation, it’s a gentle and engaging introduction to the language.
A collection of Crimean Tatar fairy tales and legends told in the original language. Listening to these stories offers a powerful way to connect with cultural traditions and hear the rhythm of the language firsthand.
Engaging with Crimean Tatar culture is not just about learning history — it is about recognizing a living, resilient people whose identity has survived displacement, repression, and attempted erasure. Culture carries memory. Language carries belonging. Stories carry truth. When we read, listen, and learn, we help ensure that these voices are not silenced — that Crimea is understood not as an abstract territory, but as a homeland with a deep and complex human story.
This May 18, remembrance can include curiosity and a step toward deeper solidarity. Because to truly stand with Ukraine, we must also know Crimea — and the people who have always called it home.
Ukrainian medicine under full-scale war is not only adapting. It is advancing how complex trauma care is delivered in active combat conditions.
Dnipro is a major city in eastern Ukraine, located along the Dnipro River and serving as a key medical hub for patients evacuated from front-line regions. Its hospitals receive a continuous flow of severely wounded patients from active combat zones.
Razom supports Mechnikov Hospital and the development of Co-Pilot to ensure Ukrainian medical professionals have access to modern tools, knowledge, and technologies needed to work under wartime conditions. This is support for a healthcare system that continues to save lives while strengthening the future of Ukrainian medicine.
In this system, the line between battlefield and hospital no longer exists. It runs through emergency departments, operating rooms, and daily clinical decisions. At Mechnikov Hospital, one of Ukraine’s leading referral centers for complex trauma, doctors are not only treating patients. They are building a model of care shaped by constant pressure, limited time, and high-risk injuries.
“We are now in Dnipro. This is my fourth trip here,” says American neurosurgeon Rocco Armonda. “We operate alongside Ukrainian doctors, manage intensive care, consult on complex cases, and work on scientific publications.”
This is not a typical professional exchange. It is sustained collaboration built around real-time needs. Razom supports this work by connecting specialists, helping with the logistics, delivering critical equipment, and enabling continuous knowledge exchange between Ukrainian and international doctors.
“Rocco was the first neurosurgeon who came to Dnipro in 2023,” says Andrii Sirko, head of neurosurgery at Mechnikov Hospital. “Since then, we have worked together every year, including on the most complex cases.”
This partnership reflects a broader shift. Wartime medical practice in Ukraine is contributing to new clinical standards that are now being observed internationally.
The First Trip: Suitcases, a Train, and the Unknown
Rocco’s first trip to Ukraine was defined by logistics and uncertainty. “We flew to Kraków with four large containers of medical equipment,” Armonda recalls. “The vehicle we received was too small. We had to repack everything by hand.” From there, the route continued to Lviv, across the border, and onward by overnight train to Dnipro. In Dnipro, the arrival was direct and personal. “I was surprised. Senior doctors were waiting for us at the platform. That does not happen in the United States,” he says. Sirko remembers the same moment differently. “We first saw the suitcases. Only then we saw Rocco.” This reflects the nature of the work. Action comes first.
The Operation That Changes the Understanding of War
The first day in the hospital required immediate engagement. “It was a penetrating brain injury after a drone strike,” says Armonda. The injury involved both brain tissue and major vessels. Cases like this require rapid, multi-stage intervention. At Mechnikov Hospital, the team completed diagnosis and surgery without delay. “I have not seen this done in one stage so close to an active combat zone,” Armonda notes. “In Iraq and Afghanistan, we focused on stabilization only.” Ukrainian teams operate differently. They manage full clinical complexity under pressure. In another case, a patient presented with a gunshot wound to the base of the skull and intracerebral hematoma. “I asked if observation was the plan,” Armonda recalls. Sirko’s response was direct. “No. We intervene.” This approach prioritizes outcome and responsibility for survival. During the same period, the team introduced a pupillometer, a device used to assess neurological response and intracranial pressure. The equipment was delivered through international support and immediately integrated into clinical practice. The patient survived. This outcome reflects a consistent system, not an isolated case.
Philosophy of Survival and Work
War compresses time and changes decision-making. “In the United States, we may observe for several days,” says Armonda. “Here, decisions must be immediate. The patient flow does not stop.” Evacuation delays also affect treatment. “Patients often arrive later than expected. This changes surgical planning, especially in the presence of infection. ”Adaptability defines the system. Ukrainian doctors adjust protocols in real time based on conditions on the ground. What stands out is not only clinical capability, but professional mindset. “People focus on what needs to be done today,” Armonda says. “They go to work, treat patients, take care of their families.” Recognition is secondary. “When you call them heroes, they say they are doing their job. They point to those at the front.” This reflects a clear professional ethic grounded in responsibility.
Why Advocacy Is a Continuation of Medicine
The discussion then moves beyond clinical work. “People often ask me how they can help,” says Armonda. “They contribute equipment, research, and funding. This supports patient care in a direct way.” Every contribution is applied in practice, whether through equipment, medical missions, or research. In operational terms, this acts as a force multiplier. Support increases the capacity to treat more patients and manage more complex cases.
This is not only financial support. It is presence. People understand that they are not working in isolation. Razom maintains active operations in Ukraine, ensuring that support reaches hospitals where it is needed. This support is visible. It directly contributes to patient survival. “We provide a platform so that the world can see what is happening here,” Armonda says. “People want to help.” “We do not just work together. We begin to think in the same way,” adds Sirko. “This matters beyond medicine. We share principles and apply them in daily work.” This includes not only treatment, but also sharing experience and making it visible to others. Without this exchange, the connection between teams would not exist. This work includes doctors, partners, and supporters across countries. It is coordinated and sustained.
From Practice to Advocacy
In this context, advocacy is not based on statements. It is based on demonstrated capability. It does not begin in political offices. It is formed in hospitals, through clinical decisions and responsibility for patient outcomes. Doctors do not describe this work as advocacy. They operate, train, and share clinical experience. By doing so, they provide direct evidence of what is possible in wartime medicine. In modern war, outcomes matter. The ability to make decisions, manage complexity, and save lives under pressure builds trust and informs international understanding. Ukraine’s experience is not only about survival. It contributes to the development of medical practice. As this experience becomes visible through research, collaboration, and exchange, it becomes part of the global medical conversation. Advocacy ensures that this work is understood. Because their experience is not a position. It is evidence.
How women from Razom grantee “We Are Brothers, We Are Ukrainians” support communities across Kharkiv region
Twenty-six kilometers from Kharkiv, in the town of Liubotyn, a dormitory has become a temporary home for dozens of people who lost their homes during the war. Here, life is gradually rebuilding after shelling, shaped by international support, local volunteer efforts, and the resilience of residents.
Restoration of the dormitory was supported by Razom, which funded the installation of a new entranceway and roof repairs. During our visit, we spoke with Kateryna Posokhova, Executive Director of the foundation “We Are Brothers, We Are Ukrainians,” which has been working across the Kharkiv region for years.
The foundation’s team works daily with dormitory residents and other displaced people in the region.
When Evacuation Reshapes Communities
The foundation expanded its work during mass evacuations from frontline areas of the Kharkiv region, particularly from Vovchansk district and communities near Lyptsi.
People moved in large numbers into dormitories and collective centers, which became emergency housing for internally displaced people.
“We started working as soon as large-scale evacuations began. Children were arriving in dormitories and collective centers, and we began working with them, as well as with adults,” Posokhova says.
Foundation psychologists organized group sessions for children and provided individual support for adults coping with displacement, loss, and the ongoing stress of war.
How Repairs Begin
While working in dormitories, the team collected requests from residents about their most urgent needs.
At first, those needs were basic.
“People initially asked for showers and toilets. Then they asked about repairing the basement, the entranceway, and eventually the roof,” Posokhova recalls.
Over time, these requests developed into larger restoration projects.
Together with partners, including international organizations, the foundation supported multiple repairs. In one case, workers removed more than five tons of debris from a roof before repairs could begin.
“We cleared the roof, insulated it, repaired the structure, and installed pumping equipment for the boiler system,” she explains.
Psychosocial Support
Psychosocial support is a core part of the foundation’s work.
The team works with children, teenagers, parents, and older residents.
In Liubotyn, activities for children are held inside a shelter.
“It is a reinforced shelter that allows us to safely conduct educational activities with children and teenagers,” Posokhova says.
The foundation also works with local social care centers that support elderly residents. These meetings create space for connection and routine.
“Our older residents sew, paint, and even organized what they call a ‘work brigade.’ They repainted benches near the playground together,” she says.
Some gatherings include cooking or singing. These simple activities help restore a sense of normal life.
Why Support Matters
According to Posokhova, supporting collective centers would not be possible without international partners and donors.
“For places like these, support from foundations and international organizations makes a significant difference,” she says.
Many residents have lost everything. Their homes are destroyed or located in occupied territories.
“People were left without housing. Every bit of support becomes a chance to start again.”
This is why cooperation between local initiatives and international partners is essential.
“When donors support repairs, psychological programs, or financial assistance, people feel that they are not alone,” Posokhova says.
When People Choose to Stay
Work in collective centers often reveals how meaningful even temporary housing becomes.
Many residents are already displaced. In these dormitories, they began rebuilding their lives, forming new connections and support systems.
One dormitory in Kharkiv was recently damaged by a nearby missile strike.
“Windows were blown out, doors damaged, and walls cracked. Residents were temporarily relocated,” Posokhova says.
But many returned.
“The windows were boarded up, and it was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit inside. They were offered safer accommodation during repairs, but they chose to stay.”
For them, it is no longer just a dormitory. It is a community.
“They found neighbors, support, and a sense of stability here. That is why they stay together,” she says.
A Foundation Led by Women
The foundation’s name emphasizes unity. In practice, most of the team are women.
“Our foundation is called ‘We Are Brothers, We Are Ukrainians,’ but about 95 percent of our team are women,” Posokhova says.
“Our partners often say ‘brothers.’ But when they meet the team, they see it is all sisters.”
The team coordinates humanitarian programs, travels to communities, and works directly with residents. Sometimes in basements. Sometimes in frontline villages.
Always alongside people rebuilding their lives.
“We do everything we can to help people return to some form of normal life,” Posokhova says.
Looking at the dormitory in Liubotyn, where residents are gradually rebuilding, it is clear that this work matters.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, a milestone recognized by the United Nations as International Chornobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. On April 26, 1986, the explosion at Reactor No. 4 in Soviet-controlled Ukraine became the world’s worst nuclear accident, unleashing a torrent of radiation that forever altered millions of lives and reshaped global consciousness.
Four decades later, history does not remain in the past. The Razom team has curated a selection of essential cultural works that have helped the world process this trauma. Through the lens of cinema, art, and literature, these creators ensure that Chornobyl is never forgotten. They remind us that while the Zone may be silent, its story is still being written.
Performing Arts
Archaeological Opera: Chornobyldorf
Created in 2020 by composers Roman Grygoriv and Illia Razumeiko, Chornobyldorf stands as arguably the most internationally acclaimed contemporary Ukrainian performing arts work on the subject of nuclear catastrophe.
Framed as an “archaeological opera,” it depicts the descendants of humanity navigating a post-apocalyptic world. Wandering among the ruins of nuclear power plants, abandoned churches, and decaying galleries, these survivors attempt to piece together the fragments of a lost civilization through surreal performance rituals.
Released via Smithsonian Folkways, the project – titled Living Culture from a Lost World – is a monumental effort to recreate centuries-old Polissian village traditions. The collection features harvest songs, wedding melodies, and ancient church carols, all reconstructed from field recordings made just before the 1986 disaster forced these ancient communities to abandon their ancestral lands.
By breathing new life into these “captured” sounds, Ensemble Hilka ensures that the cultural identity of the Polissia region survives, even as the villages themselves remain empty.
In “Chornobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe,”Plokhy draws on recently declassified sources to chronicle the 1986 explosion. He “mercilessly chronicles the absurdities of the Soviet system” (Wall Street Journal), tracing the disaster to the flaws of authoritarian rule and a regime that prioritized economic goals over human safety. It remains a vivid, empathetic tribute to the firefighters and scientists who extinguished the nuclear inferno.
Plokhy continues this narrative in his latest book, “Chernobyl Roulette.”He recounts the harrowing 35-day Russian occupation of the plant during the 2022 full-scale invasion. This “real-life thriller” follows the Ukrainian staff held hostage who worked grueling, weeks-long shifts to prevent a new catastrophe. From the veteran foreman Valentyn Heiko to the workers who maintained safety under the shadow of Russian tanks, Plokhy sounds an urgent alarm about the unprecedented dangers facing nuclear sites in wartime.
Stalking the Atomic City: Life Among the Decadent and the Depraved of Chornobyl by Markiyan Kamysh Translated by Hanna Leliv & Reilly Costigan-Humes
Since the 1986 disaster, Chornobyl has remained a forbidden wasteland that exerts a magnetic pull on “stalkers” – illegal adventurers who treat the barbed wire as a pilgrimage. Markiyan Kamysh offers a “gonzo” guide to this dystopian reality, introducing readers to the thieves, police, and romantic utopists who inhabit the Zone despite its toxic legacy.
Featuring photographs that may be the last images of the site’s desolate beauty before the 2022 Russian occupation, Kamysh’s brash and bold prose captures Chornobyl’s timeless, alien elegance.
Chornobyl, Life, and Other Disasters: A Graphic Memoir By Yevgenia Nayberg
In this salient and slyly funny graphic memoir, Yevgenia “Genya” Nayberg recounts her childhood in 1980s Ukraine. As Genya dreams of attending a prestigious art school, she navigates the absurdities of Soviet control, the paranoia of the Cold War, and systemic antisemitism. Her world shifts forever on April 26, 1986, when a neighbor is called to a town she’s never heard of: Chornobyl. It is a deeply personal story of artistic perseverance and a rare glimpse into the life of the Soviet intelligentsia during a national catastrophe.
The Post-Chornobyl Library By Tamara Hundorova Translated by Hanna Leliv & Reilly Costigan-Humes
Tamara Hundorova explores how the Chornobyl disaster not only marked the end of the Soviet Union but also birthed a new era of Ukrainian literature. Using the “Post-Chornobyl Library” as a metaphor, Hundorova analyzes how the 1990s generation used postmodernism, irony, and “apocalyptic carnival” to process nuclear trauma. This scholarly work tracks the decolonization of Ukrainian culture as writers broke totalitarian taboos, filled historical gaps, and liberated themselves from a fractured past to enter a new, globalized landscape.
Chornobyl: Chronicle of Difficult Weeks, 1988 Volodymyr Shevchenko
On April 26, 1986, reactor four at the Chornobyl nuclear power station exploded, releasing a massive radioactive cloud over Northern Ukraine and Belarus. The danger was kept secret from the public. Only two film crews, including one from the Ukrainian studio of chronicle and documentary films (Ukrkinokhronika) led by director Volodymyr Shevchenko, managed to get access. They arrived on May 14, 1986, and spent the next hundred days documenting the efforts of firefighters, engineers, military personnel, and dosimetrists dealing with the aftermath of the explosion.
Originally filmed as a series of daily dispatches for the 10th anniversary of the disaster, this documentary explores the physical and emotional state of the Zone. Bukovskyi captures the life of the “settlers” – those who refused to leave their homes despite the radiation – showcasing a deep-rooted Ukrainian connection to one’s birthplace.
Heavy Water: A Film for Chornobyl, 2007 David Bickerstaff & Phil Grabsky
Based on Mario Petrucci’s award-winning poetry, this moving film bypasses technical details to focus on the human cost. Unflinching archival footage of the ghost-town Pripyat is woven with location shots from inside the destroyed reactor, giving voice to the liquidators and families who dealt with the disaster at ground level.
Blending horror with magical realism, this film follows a family living illegally in the Exclusion Zone. Led by the mystic grandma Prisya, who claims to befriend mythological creatures, a supernatural warning of an impending catastrophe disrupts the family’s quiet, dystopian life.
An “almost disembodied” examination of military logic, this film uses CCTV footage from the 2022 Russian occupation of the Chornobyl plant. By documenting the reckless military base established at the radioactive site, Radynskyi presents each shot as forensic evidence of a modern war crime and nuclear terror.
Ukrainian photojournalist Igor Kostin created the photo story “Chornobyl” in the wake of the accident at the power plant on April 26, 1986. Over the course of a year, he documented the aftermath of the disaster, enduring radiation exposure that was five times above the permissible limit. His work received recognition at the World Press Photo competition in 1987.
Ukrainian photojournalist Viktor Marushchenkowas among the first to break through bureaucratic barriers to document the Chornobyl tragedy. Over the decade, he persistently returned to the exclusion zone, recording life there despite the unimaginable circumstances. In 2001, his extensive Chornobyl archive was included in the central exhibit of the 49th Venice Biennale, curated by Harald Szeemann.
Maria Prymachenko was a Ukrainian folk artist known for her naïve art. A self-taught painter from the village of Bolotnia, near Chornobyl, she began her career with embroidery and gained international recognition later on. Friends recalled that Maria had nightmares about the impending disaster before the fourth reactor explosion. The tragedy deeply influenced her art, particularly in her magical beasts. Furthermore, her family suffered personally as her nephew, Valerii Khodymchyk, a station worker, was killed during the accident, and she dedicated several paintings to his memory.
Since 2016, Maksym Dondiuk has been working on “Untitled Project from Chernobyl,” a photographic research project that combines his images with archival materials found in the Chornobyl restricted areas. This series explores memory, territory, atomic energy, and nature. Initially reflecting on the emptiness of abandoned land, Dondiuk’s work evolved into a deeper investigation of the past, revealing fragments of life in the Chornobyl area before the nuclear disaster, including old films, photographs, postcards, and letters exposed to nature and radiation.
Painting and monumental art
The Chornobyl disaster significantly influenced a generation of Ukrainian painters from the late 1980s to the 2000s, leading to the emergence of dystopian art reflecting nuclear pollution. Notable artists include Heorhii Senchenko, Yurii Nikitin, Oleksandr Roitburd, and Khrystyna Katrakis, who used various techniques from iconography to postmodern collage.
One remarkable piece is Aleliaksandr Kishchanka’s tapestry “Chornobyl,” gifted to the United Nations to commemorate international cooperation after the explosion. The exclusion zone has also become a canvas for street artists, with abandoned buildings in Prypiat attracting both anonymous graffiti and renowned muralists.
Notable works include Guido van Helten’s mural inspired by Ihor Kostin’s photograph of a liquidator and Pantonio’s mural of blue rabbits.
“Bring Kids Back”: 20,000 Teddy Bears Installed on National Mall to Highlight Russia’s Abduction of Ukrainian Children
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, April 23, Razom for Ukraine installed a 230-foot-wide, 8-foot-tall fence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., covered with 20,000 teddy bears. Each plush toy represents a Ukrainian child abducted by Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The installation, titled “Bring Kids Back,” was created over five days (Friday through Tuesday) by more than 50 volunteers, with over 120 volunteers involved in total. The display featured white, brown, maroon, and red teddy bears. Maroon and red bears formed a message reading: “Putin abducted 20,000 Ukrainian children. Bring Kids Back.”
In addition to organizers Razom for Ukraine and its partner American Coalition for Ukraine, the installation was attended by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Olha Stefanishyna, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8), Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC-2), and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
Because the return of abducted children is a sensitive issue and publicizing details may endanger ongoing rescue efforts, organizers used a symbolic approach to tell their stories.
“Because the return of stolen children is such a sensitive matter, and because publicizing details about children who remain missing can endanger rescue efforts, we searched for a symbolic way to tell their stories. That’s why we chose a teddy bear, a universal symbol of childhood. Each teddy bear represents one child abducted by Russia, and there are 20,000 of them behind me. These are the children that we know were stolen. But how many others are there? The real number of abducted children could be as high as 200,000 kids. And in that case, the installation would span from the Lincoln Memorial all the way to the Washington Monument,” — Katya Pavlevych, Advisor on Children’s Issues, Razom for Ukraine
“Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has already returned more than 2,000 kids. These 2,000 are living witnesses who say they were forced to forget their identity, their names, where they come from, and that they had families. They were forced to build a new identity. But I am absolutely confident that all Ukrainian children will come back.” — Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.
“I met four teenagers who had been in captivity, taken from battlefields and towns that had been destroyed—kids who lost both parents. Somehow, they were able to get cell phones and call their grandmothers from inside Russia. People would cross enemy lines to bring those kids back. I will always go back to President Zelensky’s words on the first day of the invasion: ‘We are here.’ With this installation of 20,000 teddy bears, we say again: we are here.” — Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
“What Putin is doing to tens of thousands of children—more than 20,000—is a war crime. That is why I am working on a bipartisan bill in Congress to declare Vladimir Putin a war criminal if he does not return those children. I will take this teddy bear with me when I return to Ukraine in May for my 11th trip.
We need sanctions. We need military aid. We need economic assistance. America must do its part. And I call on the president: do your job. Stand for democracy. Stand with Ukraine.” — Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
“As a father of five, I cannot imagine my children being subjected to this kind of evil. This is why I introduced a resolution calling for any ceasefire agreement to include the return of abducted children. I also introduced bipartisan legislation calling for targeted sanctions on anyone dealing in Russian oil. We must make Russia pay for its crimes.”
“Putin’s plan goes far beyond Ukraine. They are preparing children for a war with NATO itself.” — Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX-10)
“To kidnap children in the middle of a military conflict is a blatant violation of human rights law and international humanitarian law. It is a war crime, and if done intentionally to destroy a people, it is evidence of genocide. We are calling on everyone of conscience across America and in the administration to take action today to bring Ukraine’s children home.” — Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8)
“The kidnapping of Ukrainian children by war criminal Putin is the same as the kidnapping of Polish children by Hitler. We must all work together to put an end to it.” — Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)
“This is not a side effect of war. It is a deliberate strategy of cultural annihilation. The International Criminal Court has recognized it, the world has recognized it, and yet these children are still not home. Their return is non-negotiable.” — Marianna Tretiak, Chair, American Coalition for Ukraine
The installation is intended to travel to other U.S. cities and events, with additional requests already received from partner organizations.
Razom for Ukraine is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and serving as a leading advocate for continued U.S. support for Ukraine. For additional information, please contact our media advisors: Kateryna Lisunova at kateryna.lisunova@razomforukraine.orgor +1 (347) 421-1755, or Ostap Yarysh at ostap.yarysh@razom.orgor +1 (202) 560-2282.
