The Ukrainian diaspora has raised over $100 million for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The global Ukrainian community continues to actively support the Ukrainian military. As part of the "Fight like a Ukrainian" campaign, $110 million has already been raised for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora in various countries around the world are joining the fundraising efforts aimed at supporting the country’s defense capabilities and assisting Ukrainian defenders.
We must constantly remind the world about the war
According to Hrod, despite the willingness and ability to help, interest in events in Ukraine abroad is gradually waning. Some people believe that active hostilities have already ceased.
He emphasized that this is precisely why Ukrainian communities outside the country must constantly inform the world about the real situation.
"I’ll say this: the desire is there, the ability to help is there. But fewer people are hearing about what’s actually happening in Ukraine; some already think that things have calmed down here, so it’s very important that we, as leaders of Ukrainian communities, constantly remind people and keep telling the story,” Grod noted.
Donations are becoming more difficult, but the campaign continues
The President of the World Congress of Ukrainians emphasized the importance of military personnel’s participation in the World Ukrainian Summit, which took place in Bern. According to him, it is representatives of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who are best positioned to convey accurate information about the war.
He added that the “Fight like a Ukrainian” campaign, funded by the “Unite with Ukraine” project, continues to raise funds. As of now, $110 million has been raised, which has been used to purchase equipment for the Ukrainian army.
At the same time, Grod acknowledged that fundraising is becoming more difficult. That is why the organization is proposing to switch to a system of regular automatic contributions.
This involves monthly donations ranging from 10 to 100 euros, which allows for forecasting the volume of aid and planning purchases for the military. According to him, this model enables more stable operations and the ability to make specific commitments.
This was discussed in an interview with Pavlo Grod, President of the World Congress of Ukrainians, for "Ukrinform."
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