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A story of rescue and faith

November 21, 2025 by CYOA Administrator

Every minute counts when homes are hit. The Ukraine Crisis Appeal doesn’t just send aid: we send lifelines.

Meet “Faith,” the UCA-funded crane changing the face of disaster response for State Emergency Services (SESU) Odesa. See the breathtaking footage of this incredible machine in action – removing deadly debris, saving intact homes, and lifting those trapped.

Your donation is saving lives right now. Read the heartfelt thank you letter from the Odesa rescue teams below!

“We extend our deepest gratitude for the provision of this crane 🏗 This vital equipment enables us to conduct critical rescue operations, saving lives and protecting property in the aftermath of strikes by Shahed drones and missiles on residential complexes.

The crane is essential for safely removing unstable slabs that pose a collapse risk to survivors and their intact homes. By stabilizing damaged structures, we are preserving housing for residents. Furthermore, it allows us to lift rescue personnel to previously inaccessible upper floors to locate and save trapped individuals.”

Together, we are restoring hope and rebuilding lives – to help us please visit 🔗ukrainecrisisappeal.org. All donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible.

RAWCS – Rotary Australia World Community Service, Головне управління ДСНС України в Одеській області, Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc., Ukrainian Council of NSW – ОУГ НПВ, Association of Ukrainians in SA, Association of Ukrainians in Tasmania, Ukrainian Association Western Australia, Friends of Ukraine Canberra-Queanbeyan (Canberrans #StandWithUkraine), UAANT : Ukrainian-Australian Association of Northern Territory Incorporated

#TogetherWeStandWithUkraine #UkrainianCrisisAppeal #SupportUkraine #HumanitarianAid #FaithUCrane #AustraliaStandsWithUkraine

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