Stamford and Kramatorsk

In April 2023, a new Sister City program was launched between Stamford, Connecticut, and Kramatorsk, Donetsk, Ukraine. The program, managed through Ukraine Aid International, aims to establish a strong relationship between the two towns and provide much-needed aid and support to the people of Kramatorsk, who have been severely impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, including Russian occupation and regular missile attacks that continue to today.

Stamford and Kramatorsk were matched as sister cities due to their shared characteristics as regionally important cities with large commuting populations. Both cities are known for their bustling economies and have a significant impact on their respective regions. Kramatorsk has a large train station, which is similar to Stamford's transportation infrastructure. Unfortunately, Kramatorsk's train station was bombed on April 8, 2022, in the early days of the war, causing the deaths of dozens of civilians who were trying to evacuate the city. This tragic event has highlighted the urgent need for aid and support in Kramatorsk, and we hope that this sister city program will provide some much-needed relief to the affected communities.

We are excited to begin this partnership and look forward to the opportunities it will bring for cultural exchange and mutual benefit. If you would like to contribute to this program, please click the donate button and select "Stamford - Kramatorsk Sister City" to ensure that your donation reaches the right place. Thank you for your support as we work to build lasting connections and provide vital aid to those in need! We will keep this page updated with progress reports, photos, and videos of the work we are doing in Kramatorsk.