Ukrainian hearts beat in unison: the Ukrainian community supports servicemen in Great Britain! Ukrainians currently living abroad support their Motherland in various ways. Regardless of whether they live in big cities or small towns, they organize rallies in support of Ukraine, collect humanitarian aid for the population and the army, and help settle Ukrainian refugees.
Our Ukrainian community in Great Britain actively supports the defense forces, which have come to train as part of the multinational operation INTERFLEX. Ukraine UK Unity organization was created by Ukrainian and British volunteers at the beginning of the full-scale кussian invasion of Ukraine. The charity began by collecting humanitarian aid and tourniquets as well as supporting women and children who arrived in the UK fleeing war.
Since the beginning of training of the Ukrainian military in 2022, volunteers have been handing over drawings from children and letters of support from adults, arranging concerts and cooking traditional Ukrainian dishes.
Volunteer Ms. Halyna from Prosperity Ukrainian Cafe & Restaurant, together with a team of volunteers, always prepares delicious borscht and homemade salo (salt-cured slabs of pork subcutaneous fat) for defenders according to traditional family recipes. Ukrainian housewives also bake homemade goodies for brave hearts.
In addition, during the events, volunteer hairdressers make hairstyles for defenders. At home, volunteers create original amulets with their own hands, which are given during meetings.
The Ukrainian musical program always unites and inspires everyone present, Ukrainian talents do their best to give our defenders a sense of home, traditions and positive emotions.
- Ukraine is an incredible country - multi-layered, dedicated to its traditions, culture and history. We are one big family. When Ukrainians unite, they create real miracles. Ukrainians have always proved that we are stronger together. We support each other. These are not just words - they are our essence. Only together we can change history. Only by joint efforts will we defeat the enemy! Small steps are big changes!, - one of the heads of the organization Ukraine UK Unity, Ms. Iryna. - We help Ukrainians to integrate in Great Britain, but we also strive to preserve and at the same time glorify the rich cultural heritage: language, music, folk customs among the British. Anyone who preserves and develops culture is doing a great job. Each member of our team is unique, and together we work for the benefit of Ukraine's victory. Small steps are big changes. Everyone can become a part of history, not only at the front, but also in the rear, making every effort for a common victory. For us, a meeting with the Ukrainian military is like returning home, it is a meeting with the super heroes of the 21st century.
The Ukrainian military partners also performed traditional compositions on the bagpipes, an ancient traditional musical instrument known as the national symbol of Scotland.
Thank you to everyone whose soul and heart are with Ukraine. Keep up the good work, be the cultural bridge that you are, and let your dedication be an example to others. Ukraine is a nation that will not break, and you are a part of it!
Photo from the recent visit of volunteers of the public organization Ukraine UK Unity to Ukrainian servicemen undergoing basic military training in the United Kingdom.
Together we are stronger!
