All members of the community are warmly invited to join a Zoom presentation from the AFUO Co-Chair and First Vice-President of the Ukrainian World Congress, Stefan Romaniw, on Friday 8 December at 8:00pm AEDT.   Stefan will report about his most recent visit to Ukraine between 23-28 November 2023: To join the meeting, click here: … [Read more...]

In a powerful week of advocacy in Sydney and Canberra, Yulia ‘Taira’ Paievska - war medic, former Russian captive and Invictus athlete - shared her remarkable story of courage and survival. Together with the Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko, and supported by the AFUO, Taira met Assistant Minister Veterans Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite, NSW Health Minister Gerard … [Read more...]

This week in the Australian Parliament, Alessia and Camille presented Members of Parliament and Senators with the gift of a Motanka doll, an ancient Ukrainian symbol of prosperity, goodness and hope. The Montanka doll was handmade as part of trauma therapy by displaced Ukrainian children in our Australian-funded AFUO Ukraine Crisis Appeal shelters, serving as a powerful … [Read more...]

A virtual reality exhibition "War Up Close" in Canberra and Sydney this week will transport people to the front lines of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Using immersive, virtual reality goggles and headsets, the exhibition offers a raw, unfiltered view of the human cost of Russian aggression, reminding people of the harsh realities and brutality of Russia’s war in … [Read more...]

Eternal memory to the Holodomor victims and the victims of today’s genocidal actions in Ukraine. We remember, unite and shall overcome. … [Read more...]

Stefan Romaniw, AFUO Co-Chair, lights a candle and makes an oath in St Sophia in Kyiv to never forget the millions who died of hunger during the Holodomor-Genocide in 1932-33… Let's all join the #ShineALight Ukrainian World Congress and AFUO campaign to commemorate 90 years since the Holodomor-Genocide in Ukraine - and continue to tell the world the truth about … [Read more...]

Join the global Ukrainian community on Saturday 25 November and light a candle of remembrance for the 90 year commemoration of the Holodomor. Share your message in 3 easy steps with the hashtags #ShineALight, #Holodomor90 and #IBelieveInUkraine. Together we will honour the victims and ensure the world never forgets. … [Read more...]

The AFUO is deeply saddened that another former Australian soldier, Joel Stremski, has lost his life, whilst bravely fighting against Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. We honour his courage, sacrifice and dedication to protecting others. Our community’s thoughts are with Joel’s family during this unimaginably difficult time. We wish them comfort and strength, and … [Read more...]

Supported by the AFUO, Future Ukraine, the Ukrainian Council of NSW and the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, we’re super proud ANTYTILA raised $40,000 from their Sydney and Melbourne concerts for the purchase of high quality medical aid kits for defenders on the frontline.  Bravo ANTYTILA! You wowed us with your music, passion, patriotism and generosity of … [Read more...]

Earlier in the month, our hard-working Co-Chairs Stefan Romaniw and Kateryna Argyrou met with key ministers, parliamentarians and senior staffers in Canberra. They discussed: the upcoming Holodomor commemorations and asked MPs to support a motion to acknowledge the Holodomor as genocide community concerns related to humanitarian visas and required support the … [Read more...]