‍How to take part?
• Order a bowl of authentic Ukrainian borsch at Olenka Ukr Kitchen• For every bowl sold, £1 is donated to support Ukrainian defenders.
• Your meal directly contributes to providing nourishing field rations on the front lines.

‍What your support does
• £1 = 2–3 portions of dehydrated borsch for Ukrainian defenders
• Funds are donated via the Women Fight for Ukraine Foundation
• Support goes to Murashky Kyiva Ukrainian charity preparing dry food packs for the frontline

Why it matters
While you enjoy a warm bowl of traditional Ukrainian borsch in the UK, defenders in Ukraine receive comfort, energy, and care when they need it most.
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The impact
One bowl is more than a meal — it is support, solidarity, and unity in action

‍Join the initiative
Simply order borsch, share the campaign, and help us turn everyday meals into real help for Ukraine.

What we celebrate?
Оn the third Thursday of May Ukraine and the world mark International Vyshyvanka Day — a global celebration of Ukrainian culture, unity, and identity. This year we celebrate its 20th anniversary.What began as a small student initiative in Chernivtsi, founded by Lesia Voroniul and her friends, has grown into a worldwide movement. Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine wear vyshyvankas across the globe as a symbol of solidarity, love, and cultural pride. A vyshyvanka is more than traditional clothing — it is identity, heritage, and strength woven into every thread.

The initiative
To mark the 20th anniversary, Lesia Voroniuk has signed a special book telling the story of Vyshyvanka Day — from a student idea to a global cultural phenomenon.We are launching a charity auction for this unique copy, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting Ukrainian defenders.

‍How to take part?
• Starting bid: £10
• Place your bid in the instagram comments or via direct message
• In one week, the book will go to the highest charitable contributor

‍Why it matters
Every bid is not only a contribution to charity, but also a way to preserve and share Ukrainian culture while supporting those who protect Ukraine.

Lesia Voroniuk’s Instagram page

How to take part?
• Choose a date and time (lunch or dinner).
• Invite friends and decide on the format — from a small gathering to a larger dinner.
• Share the purpose: every plate helps support Ukraine.

‍Make it special
• Cook Ukrainian dishes such as borshch, varenyky or deruny.
• Share stories about Ukraine.
• Finish with a Ukrainian film to spark conversation about its culture and resilience.

‍The goal
To raise donations, bring people together, and share Ukrainian cuisine, culture and history.

‍Why it matters
“Supper for Ukraine” is about unity, solidarity and creating meaningful moments that help save lives.Host a supper, share your photos with #Supper4Ukraine, tag us, and support Ukraine together.

We are not currently running this initiative. It may resume in the future. 

‍How are they used?
They are used by Ukrainians, who repurpose lithium-ion batteries from single-use vapes to power essential equipment. The batteries can also be used for power banks, to power any technology, which is particularly important in the affected areas, where there is no electricity.

‍How are they transported to Ukraine?
‍We use a reliable courier, with whom we have been working since the beginning of a full-scale invasion. He delivers aid from us to Ukraine every weekend.

‍Where to donate them?
Just bring the cigarettes to any of these locations. Alternatively, contact us for the address for postage:

‍Who organises the fundraiser?
‍Women Fight for Ukraine with our volunteer, Maryna, who manages the project from Kyiv, as well as our partnering organisations, who help us with the initiative.