Donate for a chance to win an exclusive copy of “Shake Hands with the Devil” signed by Roméo Dallaire
“Ukraine is, first of all, my home. It is my family. It is my childhood,” says Inna, a Ukrainian veteran whose courage embodies her nation’s spirit. Her words capture the profound connection Ukrainians feel to their homeland – a connection that remains unbroken despite the devastation of war.
Since Russia launched its brutal invasion, shattering the peace of Ukrainian skies, countless lives have been forever changed. For Inna, Ukraine is “incredibly beautiful, multifaceted, blooming, special.” Yet today, she witnesses it transformed: “A nation that is suffering. People that are being killed.” This heartbreaking reality faces Ukrainians daily – not just a fight for territory, but a desperate struggle to preserve their identity and culture that stretches back centuries.
When darkness threatens to overwhelm, Canada’s steadfast support shines as a beacon of hope. As the war continues, Inna extends her appreciation to the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada, “which has supported us and helped with volunteering when we needed it.” Yet she also makes a poignant plea: “I just hope your strength and your support will not fade. Because they are some of the most significant ones.” In a world where attention shifts quickly from crisis to crisis, we must not forget that Ukraine’s fight continues.
Today, we ask you to stand with Ukraine through our CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal’s “Even the Brave Struggle” campaign. Your donation, which will be generously matched up to $1 million by the Myhal Family Foundation, provides vital assistance to those who have sacrificed everything. Veterans like Inna continue to serve their country even as they process their own trauma and loss. Donating between today and April 6th will automatically enter you in a draw to win an exclusive signed book, “Shake Hands with the Devil”, courtesy of General Roméo Dallaire. Donate now to double your impact and seize this limited-time opportunity.
Background
CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been established jointly by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to formalize a coordinated approach in providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian relief in the areas of assistance to displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter and food security.