Today, as the world celebrates and honours International Women’s Day (IWD), Ukrainian women around the globe have nothing to celebrate. In Ukraine, women have been forced to flee following the brutal invasion of their homeland, join a vicious, brutal war against an aggressor, and witness helplessly the destruction and devastation of their homes, cities and lives. ‘The … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) urges Australia to support international moves to act immediately to protect Ukraine’s sky and save the lives of millions of innocent Ukrainian civilians and safeguard the security of the entire European continent.   Russia’s continued brutal air assault upon Ukraine and the indiscriminate shelling and … [Read more...]

CYM Sydney donate $100,000 to #StandWithUkraine charities and provide much needed humanitarian aid   The Ukrainian Youth Association of Sydney announced today that it will become a Diamond Patron of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal donating $80,000 to provide Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine via Rotary and Caritas Ukraine. CYM Sydney will also be providing an additional $20,000 … [Read more...]

ASX-listed Top Shelf International (TSI), via its Melbourne-distilled Grainshaker Vodka brand, has today launched the Grainshaker for Ukraine – Make Vodka not War appeal to provide support to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine. The campaign, which will run from 3 March to 26 May, was kicked off with a $50,000 donation by TSI to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. For every … [Read more...]

Australians have opened up their hearts and wallets and donated over $1 million over the last seven days to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, which is raising much needed aid for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine as a result of Russian aggression. ‘The Ukraine Crisis Appeal is working with our existing partner Caritas to immediately distribute humanitarian supplies to … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes the first airlift of non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, part of Australia’s over $105 million commitment to help the people of Ukraine following the brutal invasion by Russia. ‘The Australian Ukrainian community is grateful for the provision of a range of non-lethal military equipment and medical supplies in response to a specific request from the … [Read more...]

  AUSTRALIA’S UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY EXPRESSES SYMPATHY & STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ALL AUSTRALIANS AFFECTED BY SEVERE FLOODING IN QLD & NSW   The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) in a public statement expressed sympathy and support to all affected by the current severe flooding in Queensland & New South … [Read more...]