Members of both the Ukrainian and Welsh communities gathered at Barry Island beach on St. David’s Day in a powerful display of unity and friendship. The joint celebration brought together local Welsh residents and Ukrainians now living in Wales to express mutual solidarity and to thank the Welsh people for their unwavering support since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
From Giving Birth in a Bomb Shelter to Opening a Café in Wales – Video Report on a Ukrainian Family
Maryna Korolova’s life changed in an instant when she was in her last month of pregnancy. Instead of peacefully awaiting the birth of her child, she had to flee from the horrors of war that began in Ukraine in 2022.
Ukrainian Community and Welsh Friends in Swansea Honored Victims of the War in Ukraine
Yesterday in Swansea, a commemorative event dedicated to the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine took place. Organized by the volunteer organization “Sunflowers Wales,” this event brought together both the Ukrainian community and Welsh friends who came to express their solidarity with Ukraine.
Solidarity March in Wales Marked Three Years of War in Ukraine
Supporters gathered in Swansea Bay this Sunday to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a solidarity march titled “3 MILES – 3 YEARS OF FULL-SCALE INVASION,” organized by Voice of Ukraine Wales.
Welsh Parliament Members to Personally Deliver Vital Aid to Ukraine
Two Senedd (Welsh Parliament) Members will travel to Ukraine this week to personally deliver essential vehicles and equipment to frontline defenders. This will be the parliamentarians’ eighth trip to Ukraine as part of the “Senedd 4 Ukraine” campaign.
From Mathematics to Volunteering And How Ukrainians and Welsh People Work Together to Help Ukraine
Among the numerous volunteer organizations supporting Ukraine abroad, Sunflowers Wales holds a special place – a community that unites Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in Wales. Here’s a story of the organization and its chair, Dr. Dmitri Finkelshtein.
Pontyclun Knitting Group Receives Special Recognition from Ukrainian Brigade
A local knitting group ‘Yarnmongers & Friends’ based at Cafe 50 in Pontyclun has received extraordinary recognition for their humanitarian support of Ukrainian soldiers – a hand-painted military flag from the brigade they’ve been helping.
Shaun Hopkins: 500 Days Behind the Wheel for Ukraine
For Shaun Hopkins from the Welsh town of Tredegar, helping Ukraine has become not just a volunteering activity, but a life mission. An entrepreneur and Scout volunteer, he has made over 53 humanitarian trips to Ukraine, covering thousands of kilometres across European roads and witnessing hundreds of sunsets along the way.
Charity Concert in Barry Raises Funds for Ukraine
Last Wednesday, the Park Hotel pub hosted an incredibly successful charity concert “Folk for Ukraine,” demonstrating strong solidarity between Barry residents and the Ukrainian people.
From Ukraine to Wales: A Volunteer’s Journey of Hope and Support
For Svitlana Phillips, the saying “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl” perfectly captures her enduring connection to Ukraine. Originally from Chutove in the Poltava Region, Svitlana has become a pillar of support for Ukrainians in Wales, channeling her love for her homeland into meaningful action through her role as chairperson of “Voice of Ukraine Wales.”