Saturday, March 29th

Her VOЇCE

an evening of Ukraine's art and sound

TORPEDO FACTORY

Alexandria, VA

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United Help Ukraine's Defender's Aid Program provides supplies such as boots, helmets, protective equipment, and tactical first aid kits to first responders and members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Territorial Defence Forces, National Guard, law enforcement agencies, and volunteer units. In addition, UHU donates thermal wear, drones, radios, generators, satellite communications devices, and evacuation vehicles for those on the frontlines. All this becomes possible because of ordinary people like you, who donate to Ukraine Army every day. Since the program's inception in 2014, UHU has distributed more than 45,000 tactical first aid kits, 130,000 tourniquets, 4,000 bulletproof vests, and 4,000 helmets. First aid supplies include QuikClot wound dressings to stop heavy bleeding. When you donate to the Ukraine Army - you help us save thousands of lives of those who are on the frontlines now.  In addition, UHU has sponsored tactical-medicine training for more than 4,500 defenders and is opening a new United Help Ukraine TacMed training center with the capacity to provide certified training for about 1,000 defenders and combat medics per month. “Through our Defender's Aid Program, we are able to provide vital supplies to support the brave individuals fighting every day for Ukrainian sovereignty and the freedom of the Ukrainian people.”  Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU. Donate to the Ukraine Army today to support freedom and democracy.

United Help Ukraine's Humanitarian Welfare Program supports internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other civilians. We provide food, clean water (especially in besieged areas) and everyday necessities. In addition, UHU distributes power generators and vehicles for first responders and rescuers. Most part of these goods were kindly donated in the U.S. and shipped to Ukraine. While our Defenders' Aid focuses on supporting Ukrainians thriving for freedom, humanitarian aid continuously supports the people of Ukraine. In July 2023, UHU funded the delivery of a mobile blood-collection vehicle to the First Medical Association in Lviv, Ukraine. The nonprofit organization Carter BloodCare of Texas donated this vehicle that enables increasing donations of blood to save the lives of Ukrainian defenders. UHU also supports sustainable projects for the long-term benefit of the Ukrainian people. In the spring of 2023, United Help Ukraine and a partner organization supplied 1,166 kits full of fruit and vegetable seeds to residents of liberated territories in the Kharkiv region. Each kit contained a dozen seed packets to help civilians replant crops destroyed by Russian occupiers. “The lifeblood of our nation has always been its people. Our Humanitarian Welfare Program allows us to provide food, water, and other critical supplies directly to those who are most in need so they may continue to survive during this time of war.” Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU. Other Initiatives Under the Humanitarian Welfare Program Under the umbrella of humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the United Help of Ukraine supported a lot of regular and one-time projects. As examples of regular projects focused on supporting Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom, we have: Gifts of hope, St Mykolay gifts for Ukrainian children in the Oncology Centre, the humanitarian wirehouse. As one-time projects and initiatives, among others, we can mention providing a grant for a new baking oven, supplying live-saving equipment to the Kiev Burn Centre and creating soap bars to send to the most war-affected Ukrainian regions.

United Help Ukraine’s Medical Aid Program provides supplies and equipment to state-run and military hospitals across Ukraine. We also help cover medical expenses for wounded service members and veterans. United Help Ukraine offers additional support for living and travel costs for those who require long-term treatment. Two smaller components of the program promote the mental wellness of civilians traumatized by war and pay for travel to the U.S. for amputee defenders in need of prostheses, physical therapy, and emotional support. Through purchases, partnerships, and in-kind donations from the U.S. and abroad, we obtain and distribute everything from syringes to ventilators and other life-saving operating-room equipment. The State of Maryland donated several ventilators that we transported to hospitals in need.  This program also provides triage-training funds to help medical providers in Ukraine handle mass casualty events. UHU has a joint venture with the Syrian American Medical Association in Washington, D.C., and the Ukrainian Medical Association called Project 22. This collaboration supplies a network of 22 hospitals on the front lines with resources to handle mass casualties. “Medical aid is incredibly crucial during this time of intense conflict, and our Medical Aid Program allows us to provide much-needed, life-saving supplies to hospitals and other medical facilities across Ukraine.” Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU. Recent Programs and Initiatives Under Medical Aid to Ukraine Mental Wellness Program Smuha focused on helping Ukrainian children and families. Hibuki Therapy for Ukrainian children: in 2022 United Help Ukraine donated 5,000 Hibuki under this initiative. Wounded Warriors Program: unique support of amputee Ukrainian defenders in Medical Centre Orthotics and Prosthetics in Silver Spring, MD. Learn how you can help Ukrainians by donating and without money.

United Help Ukraine’s Awareness, Advocacy, and Community Engagement Campaign increases understanding of what’s happening in Ukraine and its implications for the world. We support Ukraine and advocate for Ukrainian freedom, independence, democracy, and postwar reconstruction.  We do this by engaging with communities in the U.S. and around the world through cultural events, fundraisers, speaking engagements, and more. In the summer, 2023, UHU organized a U.S. tour for top Ukrainian band Probass ∆ Hardi. Among others, the main goal behind this concert tour was to provide humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. The band also performed on UHU’s float in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. We represented Ukraine and thanked the American people for their ongoing support of Ukraine. “Core to our efforts is ensuring we have community support and engagement. United Help Ukraine works globally to continue raising awareness around the events on the ground in Ukraine and encourage support for our defenders." Maryna Baydyuk, President, UHU What Other Events We Organize to Support Ukraine by Raising Awareness? Among others, we have organized online events on: • Cybersecurity and literacy • Commemorating of Ukrainian children Killed by Russian Genocide • An evening of Ukrainian Art, Alexandria, VA • Ukrainian Christmas concert with Bandurist Chorus It doesn't matter if you're Ukrainian living abroad or simply interested in the Ukrainian war, people's stories, and culture. Please, come join us at upcoming events or contribute by assisting with the organization of Ukrainian events in your location and online. We're open to collaborations and new ideas. You're welcome to the United Help Ukraine Community to learn more and contribute.