Progress report 19-25 May Rotary Club presentation – it was a pleasure to attend the Mosman Rotary Club lunch as a guest speaker. I provided an update on our community’s advocacy, fundraising efforts as well as feedback from my recent trip to Ukraine. AFUO Director of Humanitarian Aid, Diahanna Senko, also provided an update on her trip to Ukraine and accepted a … [Read more...]

His Excellency Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko pens a heartfelt letter to the Australian Government and people, expressing gratitude for support and deepening strategic partnership (see photos) On behalf of President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, we extend sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese & the Labor party on their … [Read more...]

First time in Australia! Livestream call with Ukrainian defenders on the frontline The AFUO is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event, organised by the Defend Ukraine Appeal and supported by CYM Sydney and Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ. Ukrainian soldiers Viktor “Blacksmith” and Nazar “Kapa”, currently undergoing rehabilitation in Australia, will conduct a live … [Read more...]

Ukraine Writes Back: Writers, Poets and the WarA powerful webinar series spotlighting Ukrainian voices in a time of war 🎙️ Episode 2: "Between Lives and Lines" 📅 Thursday 29 May, 5:00pm (AEST)🔗 Registration link: https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2DrLYcl3RsGnm_pGNygrgQ#/registration  Join award-winning poets Kateryna Mikhalitsyna & Iryna Starovoyt, in … [Read more...]

Continuing our annual program of Vyshyvanka Day at Victorian Parliament, AFUO Board Member Chrestyna Kmetj met with the bipartisan Friends of Ukraine Group, along with, President of Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) Eugene Hawryszko and Secretary of AUV Ashley Awramenko. Michael Galea MP proudly wore his vyshyvanka, following his recent visit to Ukraine. … [Read more...]