Our aims are:
▪ A sovereign Ukrainian state with territorial integrity and democratic politics.
▪ An enforceable peace settlement to prevent subsequent invasions of Ukraine.
▪ Minimizing loss of life, particularly of civilians, and providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and support for refugees.
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.
▪ Ukraine needs both ground and air-based platforms capable of intercepting or destroying Russian missiles, rockets, and artillery rounds, in addition to pledged aid.
▪ The Ukrainian government has also requested the provision of additional weaponry including fighter jets, tanks, and long range weapons systems.
▪ The U.S. must work with allies to supply existing systems and open up procurement channels. Joint US-Ukrainian funding and US backfilling would bolster this effort.
SANCTIONS
In addition to general yet severe sanctions on the Russian economy, sanctions should be focused on parallel strategies:
▪ Military complex sanctions. Severe sanctions on military technology trade, raw materials, energy, as well as on the financial sector will help incapacitate the Russian war machine. Less than 2% of Russia’s 300+ banks are currently on the U.S. Treasury’s SDN list.
▪ Sanctions segmentation. Pre-announced personal sanctions and asset seizures, when paired with clearly articulated methods to avoid sanctions and pathways to defections, can change the Russian elite’s incentive structure and split Putin’s oligarchs and senior officials.
CHEMICAL WEAPONS PROTECTION
The U.S. must articulate specific, proportionate, and severe responses in the event that Russia uses chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Additional protective equipment and supplies must be provided.
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.
Contact Politicians
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 a Rally
The following website compiles information on rallies being held around the world: Global Rallies
We also post information on upcoming events on our Facebook page: Razom for Ukraine
Contact Us
If you’re a community leader or have advocacy expertise, reach out to the team at advocacy@razomforukraine.org.
Razom is building a prosperous Ukraine one project at a time.
https://razomforukraine.org
You can mail a check to 140 2nd. Ave., Suite 305, New York, NY, 10003
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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.
This weekend, the US Congress passed a 45-day Continuing Resolution averting a government shutdown, but it did not include funding for Ukraine. Through our Razom Advocacy team in Washington DC, we will fight for the passage of a swift, sizable aid package that Ukraine desperately needs and thank the many Members who are standing with Ukraine and already working to pass such measures. Next month, along with the American Coalition for Ukraine we will convene the Ukraine Action Summit, where 400+ constituents from around the United States will visit their Congressional representative in person to advocate for this funding, among other measures, to help Ukraine achieve swift victory.#Razom #razomadvocacy #togetherweareukraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't be dissuaded: support for Ukraine among Americans endures.This is according to results of a poll recently released by Razom that measured Americans’ attitudes about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the role of the United States in the world.The poll, conducted by Change Research found that a majority of Americans want the U.S. to continue to support Ukraine militarily, and more than half want assistance to continue until the situation has stabilized and Russia leaves Ukrainian territory entirely. More broadly, the poll found that Americans strongly believe America should stand up for vulnerable, bullied people around the world whose freedom is at risk.Learn more about our results and be sure to share: razomforukraine.org/2023poll.#Razom #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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This tax-paying American citizen fully supports our government’s aid to Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦
Lest we forget
NO MORE FOREIGN AID!!
Bullshit they do not!!! Most Americans are tired of our governments involvement in this conflict and are tired of our money going to a foreign government!!
Good news for students planning to attend October’s Ukraine Action Summit in Washington DC!Travel stipends are available to partially offset the cost of attendance for students. The UAS agenda will be supplemented by additional programming for student engagement and advocacy and includes panel discussions, collaborative advocacy training and Congressional meetings on Capitol Hill. Summit registration is free for students.To apply, please submit the information and materials at ukraineoncampus.org/stipend.Candidates with no prior experience with advocacy are highly encouraged to apply.Razom is a member of the American Coalition for Ukraine and is proud to help organize the Ukraine Action Summit.#Razom #UkraineOnCampus #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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DON’T FORGET! Registration for the Ukraine Action Summit closes this Wednesday, September 20th.Lend your voice in support of Ukraine from October 22nd - 24th in Washington DC. As an attendee of this event, you’ll have a chance to meet directly with your congressional representatives and speak about the importance of helping Ukraine, you’ll meet fellow advocates from around the U.S. and hear the latest about what is happening in Ukraine.To register, visit bit.ly/UASFall2023. RAZOM is a member of the American Coalition for Ukraine and proud to help organize this impactful event. Be sure to join us!#RAZOM #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 This week, the Razom Advocacy team was proud to host Professors Olga Onuch and Henry E. Hale, authors of "The Zelensky Effect," for an insightful roundtable discussion about their book, the state of Ukrainian civic identity, and the future of politics in Ukraine. Melinda Haring from the Advocacy team moderated the conversation. It was an honor to be joined by the Ambassadors of Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania: Oksana Markarova, Marek Magierowski and Audra Plepytė, along with a distinguished group of experts 🇺🇦🇵🇱🇱🇹 #RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Прошу підтримки і допомоги у добрих людей. Я проживаю в Україні на Київщині. У мене в родині зараз проживає син інвалід першої групи з важкою травмою хребта. Син невдало пірнув у річку і зламав шийні хребці. Це важка травма. при якій тіло повністю паралізовано і вимагає постійного догляду за хворим .. Ще я опіікуюся дитиною як сиротою . після загибелі мого молодшого сина з дружиною . Звичайно багато труднощів і турбот .але вірю в силу Бога і добрих людей . Буду вдячна за можливість підтримати та допомогти в моїй життєвій ситуації. У сина є медичний фонд пожертвувань. який створив мій добрий друг з Канади Alex Lutsenko www.gofundme.com/f/help-to-ludmila-golovatuk?member=27497407&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&utm_... Система PayPal alxlabs@hotmail.com Моя картка ПриватБанку номер 5168 7554 6177 7191 на ім"я ГОЛОВАТЮК ЛЮДМИЛА ОЛЕКСАНДРІВНА Всі документи і .фото я надам . З повагою . Людмила
We're honored to feature Texas Congressman and Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Mr. Michael McCaul in our #FacesOfFreedom campaign in honor of Ukrainian Independence Day! 🇺🇦 “Supporting Ukraine and standing up to unprovoked aggression that violates sovereignty and territorial integrity is in the U.S. and free world’s interest, especially with China closely watching the world’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion. Razom is critical in keeping up this support by educating the American people on why a victory for Ukraine is imperative.” Thank you for your kind words and for all your support of Ukraine, Mr. McCaul. 🙏 You are a face of freedom! We thank ALL of Congress for its unwavering and crucial support of Ukraine not only over the last year and a half, but the last 32+ years. 💙💛 It's amazing to walk down the halls of Congress, as the Razom Advocacy team often does, and see so many signs of support for Ukraine - from Ukrainian flags to "We stand with Ukraine" posters. How are you celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day today? Use the #FacesOfFreedomhashtag to share! 🤩 #RazomForUkraine #RazomAdvocacy#UkrainianIndependenceDay ... See MoreSee Less
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russia is a terrorist state and needs to be recognized as such.Head to the Razom Advocacy Action Center to find easy-to-follow steps for calling and emailing YOUR Congress representatives about declaring russia's actions in Ukraine a genocide, designating the Wagner Group a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and more:www.votervoice.net/mobile/RAZOMFORUKRAINE/homeEarlier today, russia launched a targeted and deadly attack on a drama theater in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. There was a widely-attended event happening inside the theater at the time of the attack. russia knew what it was doing and the irreparable damage it was causing.As of now, there are confirmed 7 people dead and more than 90 injured - including more than 11 injured children.russia's war crimes must be recognized by the whole world and the war criminals must be brought to justice.#russiaisaterroriststate #razomadvocacy #chernihiv ... See MoreSee Less
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As a member of the American Coalition for Ukraine, Razom is proud to help organize the #UkraineActionSummit - happening this fall in Washington DC! We’re excited to share that registration is now open - learn more about the Summit and register here: bit.ly/UASFall2023The Ukraine Action Summit is a community event for individuals and organizations — from within and beyond the Ukrainian community — to advocate directly to their elected officials to continue helping Ukraine prevail against the Russian invasion. Join us for three days (October 22-24) of advocacy trainings, meetings with Congressional offices, and networking and information sharing with other advocates from around the country. Find answers to FAQs and more at the American Coalition for Ukraine website: americancoalitionforukraine.org/ukraine-action-summit#UkraineActionSummit #AmericanCoalitionForUkraine #RazomAdvocacy #RazomForUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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