WHO WE ARE?
ABOUT US
British-Ukrainian Aid supports people suffering from the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, including the injured and wounded, orphaned children, the elderly, internally displaced persons, refugees and families who have lost their main earners.
British-Ukrainian Aid is a Charity Registered in England and Wales 1164472
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WHO WE ARE?
We'd like to see Ukrainians overcome the hardships of the war and live in dignity and prosperity in independent Ukraine. Our team includes volunteers and a small number of employees.
OUR MISSION
Our efforts focus on supplying humanitarian and medical aid to assist with emergency and relief operations to save lives and change lives for the better. We support the victims of war in Ukraine and help those who have been wounded, stranded or displaced, as well as the Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war and are now scattered across the world.
WHAT WE DO?
We provide immediate, direct support to war casualties and those helping them on the ground. With help of our partner organisations, we assemble First Aid Kits, and deliver them as well as most life-essential medications, medical equipment and ambulances from London to a number of hubs in Poland and distribution centres in Ukraine. We offer assistance and guidance to the Ukrainian refugees in the UK to help them re-gain stability in their lives and adjust to living away from their home country with confidence and dignity. Our platform raises awareness and enhances the general public’s understanding of Ukraine’s history, culture and current situation.
HOW WE DO THIS?
Our goals are achieved by aligning UK and Ukrainian efforts. In the last few years we managed to build an inspiring network of local partners and donors that fuel our activities. We work closely with charities and NGOs in Ukraine, which enables us to establish reliable supply routes and have tangible, swift manifestations of impact. We’ve grown a diverse community of volunteers and supporters which allows us to accomplish challenging tasks, including both delivering aid and organising a wide range of fundraisers and educational events to raise awareness about the urgency of helping those in need. Check out our Facebook page for more information and immediate updates.
Dr Tetyana Vovnyanko
Co-Founder, Trustee
Tetyana holds a PhD in Psychological Sciences from Odesa University. Currently, she works as administrator at the University of West London.
Dr Natalia Tronenko
Co-Founder
Natalia, PhD, DPhil (Oxon) volunteered her time to charity's work from Dec 2014 till Dec 2023. She is a professional linguist who has been working in academia, corporate sector and governmental organisations in the UK for the last 20 years. She published in academic journals and initiated a range of educational and cultural projects on Ukraine’s history, culture and current situation.
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Natalia Ravlyuk
Trustee
Natalia Ravlyuk has had 9 years experience as a manager in London based retail. Since 2014, she has dedicated all her free time to work as a volunteer and major co-ordinator of collecting and dispatching humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Natalia has been taking an active part in protests in support of Ukriane.
Luba Fodor
Fundraising and Project Manager
Luba supported charity's work from March 2015 till Sept 2023. She is a qualified midwife with extensive experience in Maternity and Intensive Care Units as well as in working with children with Autism and learning disabilities. She received her Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People in 2018 and is currently leading a Team of UK specialists providing care for adults with learning disabilities. Since 2014, she has volunteered her time and expertise to initiate numerous fundraising events in London aimed at helping disadvantaged children in Ukraine.
Yuliya Shyyan
Senior Project Manager
Yuliya, MBA, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations. In 2015, together with her colleagues and friends, Yuliya initiated ‘Fragile Independence’ cultural project to raise awareness about the current situation in Ukraine and to promote Ukrainian culture in the UK. Yuliya has a breadth of experience in fundraising and project management.
Dr Rainer-Elk Anders
Trustee
Dr Rainer-Elk Anders is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Bath Spa. Since February 2014, Rainer has been conducting research projects in Ukraine. Since the summer of 2014 he has been conducting fieldwork in Ukraine, and was involved in humanitarian aid projects with Ukrainian volunteer groups in Marinka, Krasnohorivka and Avdiivka.
OUR TEAM
Dr Tetyana Vovnyanko
Co-Founder, Trustee
Tetyana holds a PhD in Psychological Sciences from Odesa University. Currently, she works as administrator at the University of West London.
Dr Natalia Tronenko
Co-Founder
Natalia, PhD, DPhil (Oxon) volunteered her time to charity's work from Dec 2014 till Dec 2023. She is a professional linguist who has been working in academia, corporate sector and governmental organisations in the UK for the last 20 years. She published in academic journals and initiated a range of educational and cultural projects on Ukraine’s history, culture and current situation.
Natalia Ravlyuk
Trustee
Natalia Ravlyuk has had 9 years experience as a manager in London based retail. Since 2014, she has dedicated all her free time to work as a volunteer and major co-ordinator of collecting and dispatching humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Natalia has been taking an active part in protests in support of Ukriane.
Luba Fodor
Fundraising and Project Manager
Luba supported charity's work from March 2015 till Sept 2023. She is a qualified midwife with extensive experience in Maternity and Intensive Care Units as well as in working with children with Autism and learning disabilities. She received her Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People in 2018 and is currently leading a Team of UK specialists providing care for adults with learning disabilities. Since 2014, she has volunteered her time and expertise to initiate numerous fundraising events in London aimed at helping disadvantaged children in Ukraine.
Yuliya Shyyan
Senior Project Manager
Yuliya, MBA, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations. In 2015, together with her colleagues and friends, Yuliya initiated ‘Fragile Independence’ cultural project to raise awareness about the current situation in Ukraine and to promote Ukrainian culture in the UK. Yuliya has a breadth of experience in fundraising and project management.
Dr Rainer-Elk Anders
Trustee
Dr Rainer-Elk Anders is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Bath Spa. Since February 2014, Rainer has been conducting research projects in Ukraine. Since the summer of 2014 he has been conducting fieldwork in Ukraine, and was involved in humanitarian aid projects with Ukrainian volunteer groups in Marinka, Krasnohorivka and Avdiivka.
Co-Founder, Trustee
Dr Tetyana Vovnyanko
Tetyana holds a PhD in Psychological Sciences from Odesa University. Currently, she works as administrator at the University of West London.
Co-Founder
Dr Natalia Tronenko
Natalia, PhD, DPhil (Oxon) volunteered her time to charity's work from Dec 2014 till Dec 2023. She is a professional linguist who has been working in academia, corporate sector and governmental organisations in the UK for the last 20 years. She published in academic journals and initiated a range of educational and cultural projects on Ukraine’s history, culture and current situation.
Trustee
Natalia Ravlyuk
Natalia Ravlyuk has had 9 years experience as a manager in London based retail. Since 2014, she has dedicated all her free time to work as a volunteer and major co-ordinator of collecting and dispatching humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Natalia has been taking an active part in protests in support of Ukriane.
Fundraising and Project Manager
Luba Fodor
Luba supported charity's work from March 2015 till Sept 2023. She is a qualified midwife with extensive experience in Maternity and Intensive Care Units as well as in working with children with Autism and learning disabilities. She received her Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People in 2018 and is currently leading a Team of UK specialists providing care for adults with learning disabilities. Since 2014, she has volunteered her time and expertise to initiate numerous fundraising events in London aimed at helping disadvantaged children in Ukraine.
Senior Project Manager
Yuliya Shyyan
Yuliya, MBA, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations. In 2015, together with her colleagues and friends, Yuliya initiated ‘Fragile Independence’ cultural project to raise awareness about the current situation in Ukraine and to promote Ukrainian culture in the UK. Yuliya has a breadth of experience in fundraising and project management.
Trustee
Dr Rainer-Elk Anders
Dr Rainer-Elk Anders is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Bath Spa. Since February 2014, Rainer has been conducting research projects in Ukraine. Since the summer of 2014 he has been conducting fieldwork in Ukraine, and was involved in humanitarian aid projects with Ukrainian volunteer groups in Marinka, Krasnohorivka and Avdiivka.