May, 2023
UAI staff headed out to Siversk to speak with locals and take account of the recent and ongoing damages the city is experiencing. A fallen college, a closed up medical facility, an
May, 2023
As summer approaches, UAI staff brought seeds to Sviatohirsk, a key agricultural area, to help locals maintain their food independence. Due to war-related delays, getting aid acros
Sister City Relationship Officially Signed between Druzhkivka, Ukraine and Ridgefield, CT
Today, May 17, First Selectman Rudy Marconi issued a Proclamation to underscore the bonds of compassion, kinship, and support with the people of this city in the besieged eastern r
Sister City Relationship Officially Signed between Siversk, Ukraine and Weston, CT
We are excited today to announce the official signing of a memorandum between Weston, CT, and Siversk, Donetsk, Ukraine today, establishing our newest Sister City relationship. The
Urgent Animal Needs in Kramatorsk: Sterilization, Rabies, and Isolation Cages
Our team visited Kramatorsk today to gain insights into the state of animal welfare and understand the challenges faced by the local community in dealing with stray animals. One of
April, 2023
As with many cities on the front lines of the war certain municipal work has halted or slowed thanks to the prioritization of materials, vehicles, and people towards the fighting e
Meeting with Mayor of Sumy: Preparing for Internally Displaced Persons
Our delegation had the honor of meeting with the Mayor of Sumy today, Oleksandr Lysenko, to discuss the opportunities for friendship and collaboration. A focal point of our discuss
April, 2023
In preparation for the coming summer UAI staff delivered seeds to the agricultural hub of Lyman in hopes of providing citizens the resources they need to keep their food supply aut
For Bakhmut: a new Starlink
Thanks to your donations, we handed off a new Starlink device today to the Bakhmut police force, which will enable the civilian leadership in Bakhmut to stay connected to the inter
February 2023
In an effort to prevent further degradation of attacked buildings across Lyman the city of Westport raised funds for materials to support and reconstruct the city. The 20 ton truck