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Humanitarian Aid


April–May 2026 Progress Report
While we are preparing to celebrate 35 years of Ukraine's independence, the work never stops for a single moment. June is the time to look back at the past two months. And we have so much to share with you! Here is what we managed to achieve in April and May 2026: Support & Consultations: We provided 53 diverse advice sessions, including 5 extensive, comprehensive, culturally aware consultations delivered in the Citizen Advice volunteer + Stand For U volunteer format. Culture
5 days ago1 min read


Stand for U celebrates its birthday!
In June 2026, Stand for U turns one year old, but it has been operating for four years and five months! How is that possible? It’s simple: 4 years and 5 months ago — on the very first day of the full-scale invasion — we (not yet acquainted with one another, but full of love for Ukraine) started to act. We acted without any official status, simply because we couldn't do otherwise. We then formed the community group Stands for Ukraine Brighton and Hove and the volunteer initiat
5 days ago2 min read


A Vehicle is a Lifeline: Rescuing Civilians on Ukraine's Frontline
The war continues, putting the lives of those in frontline areas at deadly risk. Stand for U is honoured to support these heroes by providing the essential tools for their mission: the vehicles.
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Congratulations to the fantastic volunteers
Congratulations to the fantastic volunteers of the Ray of Hope initiative , Iryna Olyanovska, Julia Poliakova, Volodymyr Poliakov, Chris...
Mar 18, 20251 min read


11 Years of War: Ukraine's Unbreakable Spirit
Protective Structure on Independence Square in Kyiv Photo by Алесь Усцінаў T onight is a day to remember all the victims of the...
Feb 24, 20254 min read


Items needed in Ukraine
The Ray of Hope initiative updated the list of items needed in Ukraine
Feb 1, 20251 min read


YuVIK to deliver humanitarian aid and save lives in Ukraine
On a rainy morning on July 25th, a convoy of vehicles left the doorway of the Ukrainian Embassy in London for Ukraine, where they are...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


The Ray of Hope project updates
On April 20, 2024, more than four tones of humanitarian aid have left our storages and started their journey to Ukraine.
Apr 21, 20241 min read


Warm words from Ukraine
When we started volunteering, our goal was to help as much as we could, and we didn't expect any recognition or rewards. We just did what...
Mar 28, 20241 min read


THE RAY OF HOPE - first aid in 2023
One of our main projects of The Ray Of Hope Initiative is to deliver first aid and medical items to Ukraine.
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Heartwarming parcels are on the way to Ukraine
The first humanitarian aid sent from Brighton and Hove in 2024 is coming to Ukraine next week. Our The Ray of Hope initiative managed to...
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Made for Ukraine - 21 October
MAID FOR UKRAINE is a charitable event where British and Ukrainian people raise money to support two charitable causes in Ukraine. The...
Oct 6, 20231 min read


The Ray of Hope Initiative
We are happy to let you know that the group of Brighton&Hove-based Ukrainian volunteers who work to collect and deliver humanitarian aid...
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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