The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has joined supporters of Ukraine around the world to voice its profound disappointment at comments from Pope Francis that Ukraine should have ‘the courage of the white flag’ and begin negotiations to end the war Russia has been waging against Ukraine. AFUO Co-chair Stefan Romaniw OAM said today “We are deeply … [Read more...]

On Saturday 16 March 2024, join the Australian Ukrainian community and many supporters of Ukraine at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney to celebrate UkiFest 2024! UkiFest 2024 will feature delicious Ukrainian food, lively folk dancing, soulful Ukrainian music, multicultural performances, kids’ activities, cultural stalls, beer garden and various exhibits. After … [Read more...]

The AFUO warmly thanks the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne for their generous donation of $150,000 to help Ukrainians displaced by russia’s full-scale invasion.  The funds were raised through a special Advent Appeal launched by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.  Archbishop Comensoli witnessed the brutal impact of russia’s war when he visited Lviv, Kyiv, … [Read more...]

To wrap up its week of advocacy in Canberra, AFUO co-chair Stefan Romaniw OAM appeared at Parliament House last Friday before the Defence Sub-committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. Stefan made the case for creative, proactive and ambitious military aid for Ukraine, and spoke alongside Dr Alex Bristow, Dr Malcolm Davies, and … [Read more...]

In this video, the 80th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces proudly thanks Australia’s Deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles for the drone he personally signed a few months ago, which is now in their hands - ready to save lives. The AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal (DUA) provided the surveillance drone to the Deputy PM late last year to sign at a community … [Read more...]

In a strong week of advocacy, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) held a series of meetings with ministers, shadow ministers, crossbenchers, and many others in the Federal Parliament on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Four key asks were at the heart of these conversations: The AFUO will continue to … [Read more...]

Over 3,500 supporters of Ukraine gathered around Australia to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2024 and call for more military aid to help the country defend democracy, independence and the rules-based order.  Events were held in over 1,000 cities around the world and in all Australian capital cities, including … [Read more...]

The AFUO was delighted to be at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today to see our co-chair Kateryna Argyrou and Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko reflect on the last two years of Ukraine’s existential fight. Marking two years since russia’s full-scale invasion commenced, Kateryna and the Ambassador offered strong and complementary visions … [Read more...]

There is less than a month to go before Australian audiences get a chance to see Ukraine’s legendary DakhaBrakha in Adelaide and Melbourne. This year will be the third time that they perform at WOMADelaide and the first time ever in Melbourne. Since their last Australian tour in 2016 when they performed at WOMADelaide and the Port Fairy Folk Festival, they have … [Read more...]

Watch this powerful video to see how lives are being saved in Ukraine by mobile ultrasounds donated by the Ukraine Crisis Appeal and a mobile Fuji X-ray unit donated by Dr Andrew Dobrotwir.  The medical equipment is being put to good use in hospitals close to the frontline in Ukraine.   Mobile ultrasounds are particularly valuable, as they don't require … [Read more...]