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.
‼️ Majority Leader Schumer has stated that a Senate vote on a funding package that includes aid to Ukraine, will come as soon as the week of December 4th. We need your help to make sure members of Congress pass this CRITICAL funding package for Ukraine. Please call & email your member and tell them to vote yes by visiting the link bit.ly/UASupplementalThe United States is not alone in supporting Ukraine — in fact, 19 other countries have committed more of their GDP per capita to help than the U.S. has. Aid for Ukraine has some of the strictest oversight and accountability mechanisms of any U.S. foreign aid, and this supplemental funding will be no different. Giving Ukraine the tools it needs to finish the fight is the right thing to do to prevent more Russian atrocities. Please help us win the fight in Congress by telling your Member of Congress to support Supplemental Funding for Ukraine!🇺🇦❤️#Razom #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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I hope Ohio is watching which candidates for the US Senate are supporting funding for the defense of Ukraine. Bernie Moreno: “Let me answer crystal clear: absolutely no more money for Ukraine period,” Westlake entrepreneur Bernie Moreno insisted." Matt Dolan: State Sen. Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls, on the other hand, argued forcefully for continued support... Dolan insisted what happens in Ukraine matters in the U.S. and in Ohio specifically. “It controls 25% of the world’s wheat — do you want higher food prices?” Dolan asked “Do you want higher gas prices? Do you want our allies to have Russia at their border deciding where they buy their gas and oil?” “If you want to talk to a farmer in Ohio, and ask them whether Ukraine means anything to them,” he added, “ask them how much they have been paying in fertilizer prices since this tragedy started.” ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/10/16/ohios-republican-u-s-senate-candidates-clash-over-foreign-polic...
November 20th is World Children’s Day, which commemorates the U.N. Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Meanwhile, every day, Ukraine is witnessing the violation of this convention by Russia that imposed war on Ukraine and its children by killing, kidnapping and reeducating Ukrainian youth, as well as shelling schools and hospitals, leaving children displaced and deprived of appropriate care.🙏 On this day, we ask our community to support the children of Ukraine by:- Calling your Representatives, if you are in the U.S., and asking to vote for the H. Res.149 / S. Res.158 condemning the abduction of Ukrainian children- Supporting Razom Health that provides psychological help to children in Ukraine - Donating to Razom Relief that supports children of Ukrainian veterans and sponsors travel for talented Ukrainian studentsLearn more on deportation of Ukrainian children by russia here 👉 cbsn.ws/3Gb6kiN@unicef #Razom #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine 🇺🇦 ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, the delegation of Ukrainian faith leaders brought to the United States by Razom and partners, were pleased to be hosted by the Ecclesia Christian community in Houston, Texas for a night of appreciation and fellowship. 🙌At this event, members of the community come together to express heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported Ukraine. Local medical professionals, who have dedicated their time and effort to helping Ukraine, were given special recognition. 🇺🇦We were honored to be joined by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as a surprise guest.Thank you to Ecclesia Houston for their generosity in hosting the dinner, and the Houston community for the warm welcome! ❤️Visit the Razom blog to read more about the trip which was co-organized by Nova Ukraine, HTX4Ukraine and MedGlobal: bit.ly/3szFUEbPhotos by Brandin LeBlanc.#razom #razomadvocacy #togetherweareukraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Razom, in cooperation with Nova Ukraine, HTX4Ukraine and MedGlobal, hosted a delegation of distinguished religious leaders from the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) for advocacy programming in Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas. UCCRO, one of the largest nonprofits in Ukraine, represents over 95% of religious communities in Ukraine, spanning various faiths, including Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities. During their visit, the delegation engaged in a series of meetings with U.S. government officials, church counterparts, local communities, and media outlets, while also attending a range of public events. The delegation provided information on the state of religious freedoms in Ukraine and highlighted Russia’s disinformation efforts. They also exchanged insights with their U.S. counterparts, shedding light on how Ukrainian religious communities have responded to Russia's invasion and the profound impact of Russia's aggression on religious life within Ukraine. The visit highlighted the unity and diversity of Ukrainian religious communities in the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our partners and friends for engaging with the UCCRO delegation last week. Thank you for demonstrating your unwavering support for Ukraine. 🇺🇦🤝🇺🇲#Razom #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Razom’s ‘Ukraine on Campus’ project is passionate about empowering students to champion causes and priorities that serve Ukraine. In fact, we recently supported five outstanding students who attended October’s #UkraineActionSummit in Washington D.C., where they brought unique perspectives and solutions to the challenges facing Ukraine. 📚But our support doesn’t stop there! ‘Ukraine on Campus’ connects over 50 Ukrainian student groups on U.S. college campuses, fostering student activism and engagement. We’re thrilled to offer travel stipends for this year’s ASEEES Convention, helping students attend and engage with leading voices in the study of Ukraine. 🙌Whether you’re an undergraduate or a graduate student, we encourage you to apply and be part of our projects to advance the study of Ukraine’s history, culture, and identity. Learn more at www.ukraineoncampus.org/stipend/aseeesStay tuned for more updates on our future Ukrainian advocate-leaders! 🇺🇦#Razom #RazomAdvocacy #TogetherWeAreUkraine ... See MoreSee Less
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We are pleased to announce that a delegation from the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO), representing 95% of all religious communities in Ukraine, is visiting Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas from October 28th to November 5th. 🙌This trip, organized by Razom with support from Nova Ukraine, HTX4Ukraine, and MedGlobal, provides the delegates with the opportunity to share details about the state of religious freedom in Ukraine, how religious communities across Ukraine have responded to Russia's invasion, and the toll that Putin's aggression has taken on religious life in Ukraine. The delegation includes over 15 religious leaders from Jewish, Muslim, Crimean Tatar, Evangelical, and Orthodox communities. On October 30th, the United States Institute of Peace, the Atlantic Council, and Razom for Ukraine hosted a conversation with the UCCRO delegation, moderated by former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. Watch the panel here: bit.ly/3MmQnJDWe thank our Advocacy team for their role in organizing this event and for welcoming the UCCRO delegation in the D.C. community. ❤️The Razom Advocacy program has been working with the Council since June to prepare for this special visit as part of our effort to amplify Ukrainian voices and continue fostering democracy and prosperity in Ukraine. Stay tuned for more details! 🇺🇦Read more about the event: bit.ly/3QCQLq3#razom #razomadvocacy #togetherweareukraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Where is Lend Lease ? Shane on you, fake 'Razom" :-(. Diaspora UA fighting for Ukraine - and what are you doing ?
#ukraineactionsummit: Our Delegations have met with their Representatives 🇺🇦🏛️ Our dedicated advocates have been busy holding an unprecedented number of meetings with our legislative representatives. Huge thanks to the congresspeople and staff for their openness to dialogue. We're equally grateful to our passionate participants and the outstanding Razom Team for their unwavering commitment. 🤝Stay tuned for more updates from the Summit. Let's keep the momentum going! 🇺🇦 #razom #razomadvocacy #togetherweareukraine#ukraineactionsummitWe are grateful to the offices of Gregory Meeks, Rep. Ritchie Torres, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jan Schakowsky, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, Mikie Sherrill, Congressman Randy Weber, Eleanor Holmes Norton for meeting with us! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for the work you do. It is very important!
Congressman Wiley Nickle with the joint delegation of North and South Carolina
#ukraineactionsummit: Advocacy Training! 📚Before we embarked on our journey to Congress, we took some time to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills needed to continue US support for Ukraine. 🙌A huge shoutout to the incredible Razom Advocacy Team for the outstanding work in making the Ukraine Action Summit so impactful! 💪🏛️🇺🇦 #razom #razomadvocacy#togetherweareukraine ... See MoreSee Less
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Bravo to the incredible team!! You guys rock 🇺🇦🇺🇸💪 Mariya Soroka Mykola Murskyj Melinda Haring Doug Klain Orest Mahlay Greg Kulchyckyj Nana Gongadze