Help Ukraine Staff Wins ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ Award
19 June 2023This honor was awarded on June 8th as part of the “National Charities of Ukraine” competition. More than 1500 organizations and individuals were nominated. Independent judges from the association reviewed the nominations and evaluated the achievements to select the winners.
American small-businessman creates organization to help Ukrainians
18 June 2022Brian Mefford, Help Ukraine 22 managing director, describes his motivation for starting an organization to help Ukrainian residents on 'Fox Report.'
Brian Mefford: "I had no doubts the Ukrainians will fight to defend their country"
15 June 2022When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Brian Mefford, an American long time resident and expert of Ukraine, knew exactly what he needed to do
Interview with Brian Mefford, American Governmental Affairs Adviser & Humanitarian Aid Supplier to Ukraine
16 May 2022Brian Mefford is director of Help Ukraine 22 Operation Palyanytsya, a relief, resupply and rescue organization which assists Ukrainians in need.
Mobilizing to Win
30 April 2022It’s a huge, hangar-like building, disused and decrepit, on the outskirts of Lviv. But for Mykola Piddubnyi and his colleague Irina Gavrilova, the local entrepreneur’s gift was a godsend, allowing them to move their expanding wartime supply operation out of Gavrilova’s tiny apartment.
Will you help us care for sexual assault victims in Ukraine?
29 April 2022Immediate Funding Needed for Sexual Assault Medical and Forensic Kits. “The symbol on the Ukrainian flag is not the traditional trident, but rather a symbol used by victims of sexual abuse which was popularized by the musician Lady Gaga.”
SURVIVOR STORY – ESCAPE FROM KHARKIV
28 April 2022One month of war. Ukraine has been battling back the Russian full-scale invasion for over 30 days. The war has created nearly 4 million refugees, 10+ million internally-displaced Ukrainians, and thousands of dead civilians. At the current pace, a Ukrainian child becomes a refugee nearly every…
SITUATION REPORT
28 April 2022Russia’s war on Ukraine has resulted in some 10 million Ukrainians that have been displaced from their homes and some 2000 dead civilians, including over 100 children. This week, gruesome images from Bucha and other towns near Kyiv have shown the world the brutality of Russian aggression and its…
How a Bradenton nonprofit that defends democracy abroad is aiding Ukrainian refugees
27 April 2022A Bradenton-based nonprofit that was formed after the fall of the Soviet Union to monitor elections in the emerging democracies has taken on a new mission with the Russian invasion of Ukraine
‘A gargantuan task:’ Jacksonville political consultants turn to getting help to Ukraine
27 April 2022The brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine is personal for Jacksonville-based political consultants Tom Nolan and Bruce Barcelo.
Humanitarian Efforts Moving to Next Level
23 April 2022Humanitarian efforts to support Ukraine are moving to their next level, said Brian Mefford, Executive Director of HU22 Operation “Palyanytsya” during field work in Peremysl, Poland. Together with a team of American, Australian and Ukrainian volunteers, Mefford visited the Medyka border crossing and…
8 WAYS THAT YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN UKRAINE
22 April 2022With your generous support, we are providing direct assistance to the most vulnerable groups in Ukraine focusing on our mission: rescue, relief, and resupply.
