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Maple Hope Foundation's ongoing efforts underscore the importance of international collaboration in saving lives and supporting communities facing war.",[14,865,866,867],{},"Maple Hope Foundation collects ongoing funds through various channels to sustain this project. 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Sourcing housing, finding employment, establishing a home, getting into school, and navigating a new language in a new city (country, for that matter) are just a few of the challenges one encounters.",[14,1366,1367],{},"And so, we started doing what we could. We're tremendously grateful to our partners that offered housing alternatives to provide stability and permanence, and that coordinated the contribution of furniture, clothing, supplies and groceries to set up homes.",[14,1369,1370],{},"We are reaching out to all of you because the job keeps getting bigger and getting more significant. We are looking for help in managing the expenses of setting up the following ten homes. We are treating this as a pilot project to demonstrate how best to support those arriving.",[161,1372,1374],{"id":1373},"additional-fundraising-campaign","Additional fundraising campaign",[14,1376,1377],{},"To do this, we need some financial assistance. It costs between $1000 and $1500 to establish a home for 3 to 5 people. Expenses include hiring movers and cleaners, stocking the home with essential supplies and purchasing whatever furniture, bedding and kitchen supplies we cannot source from donations.",[14,1379,1380],{},"We ask that you consider pledging support, and we commit to providing updates on the homes as they turn over alongside full accounting for our expenditures. Once the pilot is complete, we will report back on our next steps to all that contribute.",[14,1382,1383],{},"Should you also wish to donate time, we are looking for volunteers to assist in setting up the homes.",[14,1385,1386],{},"For this cause we have created a separate fundraising campaign that we call 'Operation Welcome Home'.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":1388},[1389],{"id":1373,"depth":70,"text":1374},"2022-06-24","Help us support Ukrainian families settling in British Columbia",[1393],"/images/uploads/287830992_3137110633270424_6098211911283459119_n.jpg",{"draft":252},"/en/projects/operation-welcome-home",{"title":1359,"description":1391},"en/projects/operation-welcome-home",[1399],"operation-welcome-home","IGLlNBDJTaxfvVRDQj0SgpfiCVLFUV9c10L1b9Leg7w",{"id":1402,"title":1403,"body":1404,"categories":21,"current":252,"date":1414,"description":1415,"extension":23,"images":1416,"meta":1418,"navigation":25,"past":25,"path":1419,"priority":252,"seo":1420,"slug":21,"stem":1421,"tags":1422,"__hash__":1423},"projects_en/en/projects/overseas-educational-exchanges.md","Overseas educational exchanges",{"type":7,"value":1405,"toc":1412},[1406,1409],[14,1407,1408],{},"Maple Hope Foundation creates opportunities for young people in need and helps them to get access to a high-quality education and professional experience.",[14,1410,1411],{},"We partner with Ukrainian schools, universities, and travel agencies to offer free consultations on international academic, work, and volunteer placements in Europe and Canada.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":1413},[],"2014-09-01","Creating opportunities for Ukrainian youth",[1417],"/images/uploads/edu-exchanges.jpg",{"draft":252},"/en/projects/overseas-educational-exchanges",{"title":1403,"description":1415},"en/projects/overseas-educational-exchanges",[817],"_FSmFQLsm9OcHODgAdZ3BI8Y6IhmZDCOUaB7YrV3UYU",{"id":1425,"title":1426,"body":1427,"categories":21,"current":252,"date":1529,"description":1530,"extension":23,"images":1531,"meta":1533,"navigation":25,"past":25,"path":1534,"priority":252,"seo":1535,"slug":21,"stem":1536,"tags":1537,"__hash__":1539},"projects_en/en/projects/project-liza.md","Project Liza",{"type":7,"value":1428,"toc":1525},[1429,1432,1435,1438,1441,1445],[14,1430,1431],{},"The Russian brutal and unjust war continues to rage in Ukraine, reaping through more cities and towns. Over 13 million Ukrainians have been displaced and many of them are still unable to find stable homes, income or safety. UNICEF noted that this type of humanitarian disaster is equal in scale to World War II.",[14,1433,1434],{},"Russia’s escalation of explosive weapon attacks in populated urban areas continue to inflict civilian casualties, including children, and considerable damage to essential infrastructure and services.",[14,1436,1437],{},"Many children lost their parents, homes, financial stability, access to education and many are suffering from PTSD and trauma. This will have lasting consequences on generations to come and concerns for their safety and wellbeing are rising.",[14,1439,1440],{},"The continuous attacks and upcoming winter will be harsh on the hardest hit families.",[161,1442,1444],{"id":1443},"how-can-we-help-families-with-children-in-ukraine","How can we help families with children in Ukraine?",[406,1446,1448,1449,1452,1455,1458,1462,1477],{"id":1447},"xKoWDDHLYeg","\nIn September, 2022 Maple Hope launched a new initiative – **Project LIZA** – designed to deliver direct financial assistance to the hardest hit families with children in Ukraine. 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We are launching our project with 5 families in the Vinnytsya and Ternopil region, and plan to  add more and make a positive difference for a thousand children as we expand to other regions of Ukraine.",[161,1459,1461],{"id":1460},"how-can-you-help","How can you help?",[1463,1464,1465,1468,1471,1474],"ol",{},[214,1466,1467],{},"We invite you to make a one-time or monthly donation to support any one of these families, or a general donation to Project LIZA, which we will direct to a family with the greatest need.",[214,1469,1470],{},"Consider setting up monthly donations to support a specific family.",[214,1472,1473],{},"You will receive ongoing updates on the project, and from individual families you are supporting.",[214,1475,1476],{},"100% of your donation will go directly to the families and their wellbeing will be closely monitored by our on-the-ground volunteers.",[434,1478,1480,1481,1484],{"title":1479,"link":516},"Donate to Project Liza","\n### Featured families\n",[14,1482,1483],{},"Click on the cards to read about some of the families we are going to support.",[1485,1486,1487,1488,1499,1503,1512,1517,1520],"featured-families",{},"\n### We believe:\n",[1463,1489,1490,1493,1496],{},[214,1491,1492],{},"We believe that supporting children requires quality and consistency.",[214,1494,1495],{},"We believe in building impactful and long-lasting relationships with our donors and people we support.",[214,1497,1498],{},"We believe in our ability, as a Canadians, to save and transform Ukrainian lives.",[161,1500,1502],{"id":1501},"we-know-how-to-do-it","We know how to do it:",[14,1504,1505,1506,1511],{},"In 2014, we successfully completed the \"Maidan Youth\" project which brought 14 children of the “",[239,1507,1510],{"href":1508,"rel":1509},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Heavenly_Hundred_Heroes",[246],"Heavenly Hundred Heroes","” to Canada for a two-month educational rehabilitation program. Some of these children are activists themselves, or have witnessed their parents suffer from debilitating injuries and some sacrificed their lives in defense of the Ukrainian democracy, human rights and freedoms.",[14,1513,1514,1516],{},[312,1515],{},"\nTwo orphans, Dima Salak and Rostyslav Haleliuk, participated in the Maidan Youth project and as a result received a full scholarship to study business in Vancouver. Both of them successfully completed their studies, moved to Canada and built successful careers. 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Despite attending a local school in Donetsk, he also completed a Ukrainian online curriculum and was recently accepted into the National Technical University of Ukraine – Ihor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI).",[14,2024,2025],{},"Relocating to Ukraine-controlled territory as a minor, Serhii showed exceptional maturity and responsibility. However, years of limited access to proper dental care left him needing extensive and costly treatment. Understanding the urgency, the Maple Hope Foundation partnered with a dental clinic in Kyiv. We arranged direct payments and secured a 10% discount, ensuring Serhii received the care he required.",[14,2027,2028],{},"Serhii's determination and gratitude remind us why our work is important. Thanks to your support, we can help individuals like Serhii overcome obstacles and build better futures. 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There is a lack of food, medications, and many vital supplies. Ukrainian people are in urgent need of humanitarian and relocation assistance.",[14,2085,2086],{},"Maple Hope Foundation and the volunteer battalion in Vancouver bring together local and internationally acclaimed artists in a soulful evening of solidarity.",[14,2088,2089],{},"Support Ukraine by joining us for a night of an excellent selection of music from classical composers like Chopin and Beethoven to popular Ukrainian songs that connect to our hearts and souls.",[14,2091,2092],{},"Doors open at 6 pm for the reception with food, beverages, silent auction, art exhibition, souvenirs sales, etc.",[14,2094,2095],{},"The concert starts at 7 pm.",[14,2097,2098],{},"📍100 Newport Drive, Port Moody",[14,2100,2101],{},"Line up:",[211,2103,2104,2107,2110,2113,2116,2119],{},[214,2105,2106],{},"Featuring Ukrainian virtuoso violinist Vasyl Popadiuk, born and trained in Lviv, Ukraine, now living in Ottawa and performing internationally.",[214,2108,2109],{},"Borys Sichon, a B.C.-based percussionist and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, has a collection of over 400 unique instruments to perform with.",[214,2111,2112],{},"Borys Konovalov, a world-renowned concert pianist, one of the most prominent pianists of his generation.",[214,2114,2115],{},"Strong and mesmerizing voices of internationally performing singers: Yaroslava Tanko and Elena Nikitina.",[214,2117,2118],{},"Rising stars Denis Pak and Coquitlam Youth Orchestra.",[214,2120,2121],{},"Real stories of Ukrainians displaced by war who are now in Canada.",[14,2123,2124],{},"In between the live music, you will enjoy:",[211,2126,2127,2130,2133],{},[214,2128,2129],{},"Food and beverages at the cash bar",[214,2131,2132],{},"Exhibition and sale of art, crafts, jewelry, souvenirs, paintings etc.",[214,2134,2135],{},"Silent auction with amazing treasures and Gift Certificates from local businesses.",[14,2137,2138,2141],{},[175,2139,2140],{},"All proceeds"," will go towards helping Ukrainian people find hope and support in this time of crisis.",[14,2143,2144,2145,386],{},"Tickets are available at ",[239,2146,2149],{"href":2147,"rel":2148},"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-love-for-ukraine-tickets-313191332707?fbclid=IwAR3jmc3ql5UtYPDeklQx2ChgI5lQF7VK3kItOMlIsPu57Nl9wF0wXOvf15c",[246],"https://www.eventbrite.com/.../peace-love-for-ukraine...",[14,2151,2152],{},"You can scan the QR code on the picture to go directly to the website.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":2154},[],[2156],"Event","2022-04-16T23:52:08.439Z","An evening of classical music with Ukrainian musicians on April 23, 2022.",[2160],"/images/uploads/277803752_3090544184593736_9069923753640791237_n.jpg",{},"/en/updates/benefit-concert-to-raise-funds-for-ukraine",{"title":2078,"description":2158},"en/updates/benefit-concert-to-raise-funds-for-ukraine",[],"yy2zTqGWlblcAPCHb5_ZxR4DOh0QI-UFlkyjz61Jjog",{"id":2168,"title":2169,"body":2170,"categories":2192,"date":2194,"description":2195,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":2196,"meta":2198,"navigation":25,"path":2199,"pdf":21,"seo":2200,"slug":21,"stem":2201,"tags":2202,"__hash__":2203},"updates_en/en/updates/bria-blessing-charity-concert.md","Bria Blessing charity concert in Vancouver",{"type":7,"value":2171,"toc":2190},[2172,2175,2178,2181,2184,2187],[14,2173,2174],{},"Please join us in celebration of the Ukrainian Independence Day in Vancouver with an American born singer from Lviv, Bria Blessing.",[14,2176,2177],{},"Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00pm – 10:00pm\nSt Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Vancouver\n550 West 14th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1P6",[14,2179,2180],{},"This charity event will benefit wounded soldiers of Maple Hope for Ukraine Program and organised by O.W.L. 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This incredible community support is invaluable and reminds us of the powerful impact we can have when we work together.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":2246},[],[1788],"2023-05-01T21:46:56.104Z","Baking not only provides sustenance, but also celebrates and preserves cultural traditions, and can raise funds for Ukraine.",[2251],"/images/uploads/ai9_n.png",{},"/en/updates/cobs-bread-in-burnaby-fundraising-for-maple-hope-foundation",{"title":2233,"description":2249},"en/updates/cobs-bread-in-burnaby-fundraising-for-maple-hope-foundation",[2257],"community-support","QDyBiIBUXuuSPCUN6tDeQCqkmYCLdU8HUXkRP-aUAhg",{"id":2260,"title":2261,"body":2262,"categories":2284,"date":2285,"description":2286,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":2287,"meta":2296,"navigation":25,"path":2297,"pdf":21,"seo":2298,"slug":21,"stem":2299,"tags":2300,"__hash__":2301},"updates_en/en/updates/collaborative-session-our-organization-and-ukraines-ministry-of-health.md","Collaborative Meeting with Ukraine's Ministry of Health",{"type":7,"value":2263,"toc":2282},[2264],[14,2265,2266,2267,2269,2271,2272,2274,2276,2277,2279,2281],{},"During our working visit to Kyiv last week, our team met with representatives of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine, Igor Kuzin, to discuss the possibilities of cooperation between our foundation and the Ministry of Health in the field of medicine. ",[312,2268],{},[312,2270],{},"\nIn particular, they discussed the distribution of the next shipment of medical equipment for civilian hospitals and the organization of an online training for doctors on how to use the equipment and how to maintain and adjust it. 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We’ve received many requests for additional systems and have been able to fulfill them.”",[14,2516,2517],{},"-Iaroslav Pokhillko, President and Co-Founder Maple Hope Foundation  ",[14,2519,2520],{},"\"Thornhill Medical is pleased to continue its partnership with Maple Hope Foundation to provide extensive and hands-on training of its MOVES SLC life support system to Ukraine's front-line military and civilian medical responders as they treat life-threatening injuries.\" ",[14,2522,2523],{},"-Lesley Gouldie, President and CEO, Thornhill Medical",[14,2525,2526],{},"About MOVES® SLC™",[14,2528,2529],{},"MOVES® SLC™ is specifically designed for extreme circumstances, including the battlefield, challenging trauma care environments and medical evacuations and transport. ",[14,2531,2532],{},"MOVES® SLC™ is the world’s only micro-integrated life support system that combines an oxygen (O2) concentrator, a unique O2-conserving ventilator, suction, and complete vital signs monitoring in a single compact, rugged, portable, battery-operated system, which operates without O2 cylinders. 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Together, the three organizations have been working with Helijet over the span of eight months to arrange the shipment of the aircraft to Ukraine.",[14,3938,3939],{},"The Sikorsky S-76A is a fully equipped air medical helicopter that Helijet had previously provided under contract to the Ministry of Health for patient transport in B.C. The aircraft has now been recently removed from that service but still has years of flight capability remaining. The gift is made on condition that the helicopter is used solely for non-commercial, humanitarian, and medical evacuation missions to airlift individuals in need of urgent medical care to hospitals in Ukraine.",[14,3941,3942],{},"In November, two pilots and two engineers from Ukraine travelled to Canada to receive flight, maintenance and deployment training for the helicopter at Helijet’s Richmond, B.C. base of operations. To assist in the shipment of the helicopter, the Maple Hope Foundation and the UWC launched a national online crowdfunding campaign that allowed Ukrainians from across Canada join the mission of delivering this life-saving helicopter. The campaign raised $101,530 in three weeks from more than 730 donors to cover the costs of logistics and transportation.",[14,3944,3945],{},"Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, that began in February 2022, Helijet has also been providing relief assistance on other fronts including facilitating the staging of medical supply shipments coordinated and secured by Maple Hope Foundation bound for Ukraine at its Richmond hangar. Helijet president Danny Sitnam and his family opened their home in April of 2022 and supported a family of three, fleeing from the Ukraine until they could find a home of their own in Vancouver. “We’ve since become great friends with this family,” said Sitnam. “Supporting them was just the start of a commitment we made at Helijet to help Maple Hope Foundation as the unrelenting struggle with Russia continues for the people of Ukraine.”",[14,3947,3948],{},"“This project represents the culmination of a deeply meaningful partnership between Helijet and our organization, one that began during a time of crisis. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion ofUkraine in February 2022, and displaced Ukrainians began arriving in Canada in unprecedented numbers, Danny Sitnam and his family were among the first to extend a helping hand. Since that moment, Danny and the entire Helijet team have been unwavering in their support of Maple Hope’s relief efforts for Ukraine. Helijet’s donation of the Sikorsky S-76 medevac helicopter is not only extraordinarily generous, but also historically significant, demonstrating the resolve of Canadians united in support for Ukraine during the third year of the full-scale invasion — not through words, but bold, transformative actions that will directly save lives.” stated Svitlana Kominko, CEO, Maple Hope Foundation.",[14,3950,3951],{},[284,3952],{"alt":18,"src":3953},"https://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2104-1024x819.png",[14,3955,3956],{},"“The incredible donation of the Sikorsky S-76A medevac helicopter by Helijet is a powerful testament to the unbreakable bond and unwavering support from Ukraine’s allies in Canada. This life-saving air ambulance will be a game-changer, delivering critical medical aid to those suffering in the war-torn regions of Ukraine. On behalf of the Ukrainian World Congress, I extend my deepest gratitude to Danny Sitnam and the entire Helijet team for their heroic commitment to aiding the people of Ukraine during these challenging times. We also owe immense thanks to the Maple Hope Foundation for their relentless dedication to making this collaboration possible. 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What did we do and how did we help?",[14,4088,4089],{},"This video is a brief financial report and an expression of gratitude to our donors, volunteers, and supporters.",[14,4091,4092],{},"Thank you very much from MHF team and our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.",[1694,4094,4095],{},[14,4096,4097],{},"Facebook video embed (id: 1319340215244225) — embed will be restored later.",[14,4099,4100],{},"If you can't see the video, you may need to switch off your ad blocker (video is embedded from Facebook).",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4102},[],[1788],"2022-04-04T01:11:22.244Z","A brief report on Maple Hope Foundation's latest initiatives from Co-founder and CEO Svitlana Kominko.",[4107],"/images/uploads/maple-hope.png",{},"/en/updates/learn-about-our-recent-efforts",{"title":4081,"description":4105},"en/updates/learn-about-our-recent-efforts",[1653,967,1680],"GcBBW4V5cneic0htNLgOOMos2_-FyHypBKXC6TX8CIU",{"id":4115,"title":4116,"body":4117,"categories":4155,"date":4156,"description":4157,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":4158,"meta":4160,"navigation":25,"path":4161,"pdf":21,"seo":4162,"slug":21,"stem":4163,"tags":4164,"__hash__":4165},"updates_en/en/updates/libraries-as-a-symbol-of-hope-and-support-a-story-of-community-resilience.md","Libraries as a Symbol of Hope and Support: A Story of Community Resilience",{"type":7,"value":4118,"toc":4153},[4119,4122,4125,4128,4131,4136,4139,4142,4147,4150],[14,4120,4121],{},"Librarians and volunteers organize creative workshops, educational activities, and support for children, helping them adapt to new realities. Despite challenges like power outages and limited funding, the library remains a symbol of resilience, community strength, and hope, offering warmth and stability to the youngest members of society.",[14,4123,4124],{},"On the outskirts of Kharkiv, there is a small library serving the residents of the villages of Vysokyi, Babai, and Pokotylivka. Before Russia's full-scale invasion, it was an ordinary place for reading and cultural development. However, with the onset of the war, its role drastically changed, becoming a true center of support and hope for local children, especially those forced to leave their homes.",[14,4126,4127],{},"When schools closed, and normal life was disrupted, the library opened its doors to the youngest members of the community. It transformed into a safe space where children could gather, learn, and interact. Here, they have the opportunity to feel a sense of stability and warmth, even if only for a while.",[14,4129,4130],{},"Librarians and volunteers organize creative workshops, educational activities, and social groups for the children. These initiatives help them adapt to the new reality, overcome fears, and make new friends. Despite challenges, including a lack of funding, the library remains true to its mission — to support the development and well-being of children.",[14,4132,4133],{},[284,4134],{"alt":18,"src":4135},"/images/uploads/img_8622.jpg",[14,4137,4138],{},"Particular mention should be made of the heroism displayed by library staff during the most challenging times. Even during power outages, when darkness threatened to interrupt children's activities, the instructors found ways to continue lessons. They used the light from their phones to illuminate the room and sustain the children's drive to learn.",[14,4140,4141],{},"This summer, the library was visited by Hanna and Valeriia Khondak, who witnessed its work firsthand and met the volunteers dedicating their time and efforts to the children. Their goal was to determine how the MHF organization could support this vital mission and contribute to the further development of this unique community hub.",[14,4143,4144],{},[284,4145],{"alt":18,"src":4146},"/images/uploads/img_8621.jpg",[14,4148,4149],{},"In these uncertain times, the library has become a symbol of resilience and community strength. It creates a sense of normalcy and support, reminding us all of the importance of unity and care for the most vulnerable — our children.",[14,4151,4152],{},"We extend our heartfelt thanks to the librarians, volunteers, and everyone involved in this incredible endeavor! 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The revolution, which saw over a hundred protesters lose their lives, left a scar on the hearts of many Ukrainians. In response, the global Ukrainian community rallied to support the families of the fallen heroes.",[14,4175,4176],{},"The \"Maidan's Youth 2014\" projcet was a month-long cultural immersion program aimed at providing youth who have directly affected by the events of Maidan an opportunity to visit Canada, learn English, and hone their leadership skills. Over the course of July and August, 14 young Ukrainians, each with a personal connection to the tragedy, embarked on a journey to Vancouver.",[14,4178,4179],{},"The heart of the program was the Canadian College of English Language, where these young individuals not only refined their language skills but also engaged in a series of master classes focused on leadership, team-building, and cross-cultural communication.",[14,4181,4182],{},"As these young Ukrainians immersed themselves in a foreign culture, they not only expanded their horizons but also gained valuable insights into leadership and effective communication. The program aimed to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute meaningfully to their communities back home.",[406,4184,4186,4187,4191,4194,4198],{"id":4185},"OTgmJfn_2S8","\nWe would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors and donors. 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These advanced systems are specifically designed to provide emergency medical care to severely wounded soldiers directly on the battlefield. ",[14,4296,4297],{},"As part of the deployment of the medical technology donation to Ukraine, Thornhill Medical provided combat care training to military medical teams who will be using MOVES® SLC™ to treat and transport injured civilian and military Ukrainians. The MOVES® SLC™ system is the only micro integrated portable life support technology of its kind in the world. Each unit combines an oxygen concentrator, a unique oxygen-conserving ventilator, suction, and a complete vital sign monitoring system in a single rugged, battery powered device. Designed for combat conditions, the systems eliminate the need for heavy and hazardous oxygen tanks. ",[14,4299,4300],{},"The Government of Canada supported the initiative of the Maple Hope Foundation and the Ukrainian World Congress by providing the life-support systems, which have already been deployed to the front lines. Among the recipients are the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard “Azov,” the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Khartia,” the Da Vinci’s Wolves Battalion of the 108th Separate Mechanized Brigade, the 1st Separate Medical Battalion of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the “Liut” assault brigade of the National Police of Ukraine, the Special Group “Alpha” of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces. ",[14,4302,4303,4306],{},[284,4304],{"alt":18,"src":4305},"https://www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/4.png","This assistance package, valued at USD 4.3 million (UAH 177 million), includes specialized training for Ukrainian doctors and paramedics. Experts from Thornhill Medical, in cooperation with the Maple Hope Foundation and UWC, will ensure that medical personnel are fully prepared to use the equipment effectively before deployment in the field. ",[14,4308,4309],{},"Since 2014, the Maple Hope Foundation has been steadfast in its support for Ukraine, particularly for combat medics since the onset of the full scale invasion. The foundation previously delivered 30 MOVES® SLC™ systems in 2023 and an additional 75 in 2024. The demand for this state of the art equipment continues to increase.",[14,4311,4312],{},[284,4313],{"alt":18,"src":4314},"/images/uploads/img_1065.jpg",[14,4316,4317],{},"Quotes: ",[1694,4319,4320,4323,4326,4329,4332,4335,4338],{},[14,4321,4322],{},"“As Medical Advisor for Maple Hope Foundation, I am honoured that we have been able to deliver 30 MOVES® SLC systems to Ukraine. Each unit serves as a fully portable intensive care station—integrating ventilator support, oxygen generation, suction, and patient monitoring into one compact device. This technology will greatly strengthen the ability of Ukrainian medical teams to deliver advanced critical care in frontline and emergency settings, even when traditional infrastructure is unavailable. We are deeply grateful to the Government of Canada and our partners for making this life-saving support possible.” ",[14,4324,4325],{},"Dr. Irina Chorny, MD CCFP, Medical Advisor, Maple Hope Foundation ",[14,4327,4328],{},"“Canada’s commitment to Ukraine is measured by the ground support provided. With this fifth deployment, we continue to support and enable front-line combat casualty care capacity. Just as importantly, our team is training Ukrainian medical teams to ensure the technology translates into lives saved today and a more resilient medical system for tomorrow. We appreciate the Government of Canada, the Maple Hope Foundation and the Ukrainian World Congress for their partnership as Ukraine defends, prevails and rebuilds.” ",[14,4330,4331],{},"Lesley Gouldie, President and CEO, Thornhill Medical ",[14,4333,4334],{},"“The Ukrainian World Congress is proud to partner with Maple Hope Foundation and Thornhill Medical in strengthening Ukraine’s frontline medical capacity. These life saving systems are a tangible demonstration of the solidarity of the global Ukrainian diaspora and our friends around the world with the defenders of Ukraine. Through the Unite with Ukraine initiative, we are committed to ensuring that those who risk their lives to protect Ukraine are equipped with the most advanced technologies available. Together, we are not only saving lives today, but also building a resilient foundation for Ukraine’s victory and recovery.” ",[14,4336,4337],{},"Paul Grod, President, Ukrainian World Congress ",[14,4339,4340,2589],{},[175,4341,4342],{},"Organization and Donation Background:",[4344,4345,4347],"h2",{"id":4346},"about-moves-slc-systems","About MOVES® SLC™ Systems ",[14,4349,4350],{},"The MOVES® SLC™ system was developed to deliver urgent critical combat care to battlefield casualties requiring immediate treatment and evacuation. Weighing only 18 kilograms and designed for portability, the device can be carried in a shoulder bag. It integrates an oxygen concentrator, an oxygen conserving ventilator, suction capability, and comprehensive vital sign monitoring in a single rugged, battery powered system that requires no oxygen cylinders. These systems are used by emergency medical providers, military units, medical brigades, and disaster response services.",[4344,4352,4354],{"id":4353},"about-maple-hope-foundation","About Maple Hope Foundation ",[14,4356,4357],{},"Founded in Vancouver in 2014 by members of the Ukrainian community, Maple Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to providing sustained support for Ukraine across military, humanitarian, and social sectors. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the foundation has delivered vital medical aid to civilian and military hospitals, mobile evacuation centers, defenders and their families, as well as settlement assistance and support for displaced Ukrainians in Canada. To date, the total value of assistance provided exceeds CAD 40 million (UAH 1 billion). ",[4344,4359,4361],{"id":4360},"about-thornhill-medical","About Thornhill Medical ",[14,4363,4364],{},"Thornhill Medical develops cutting edge medical technologies used worldwide by humanitarian and military medical teams to deliver emergency critical care and patient transport. The company’s pioneering research on oxygen efficiency is transforming approaches to critical care and driving the development of new life saving technologies. Thornhill Medical’s innovations are deployed in more than 19 countries, including Ukraine. Thornhill Medical’s first deployment to support Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Health was in May 2022 and deployment to support Ukraine’s it continues today. With a team committed to courage, collaboration, and saving lives, Thornhill Medical is recognized as a leader in the rapidly evolving field of medical technology. ",[4344,4366,4368],{"id":4367},"about-unite-with-ukraine","About Unite with Ukraine ",[14,4370,4371],{},"The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) represents the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians across more than 80 countries worldwide. Unite with Ukraine, UWC’s global fundraising initiative, is dedicated to the systematic procurement and delivery of critical equipment to support Ukraine’s defenders. This includes tactical medical supplies, armored vehicles, FPV drones, UAV complexes, unmanned systems, and other essential resources. Since February 2022, the initiative has raised more than USD 75.3 million (UAH 3.1 billion) from donors in over 70 countries, making a substantial contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4373},[4374,4375,4376,4377],{"id":4346,"depth":19,"text":4347},{"id":4353,"depth":19,"text":4354},{"id":4360,"depth":19,"text":4361},{"id":4367,"depth":19,"text":4368},[1788],"2025-09-11T17:56:30.699Z","Maple Hope Foundation and the “Unite with Ukraine” initiative of the Ukrainian World Congress deliver 30 MOVES® SLC™ mobile life support systems to Ukraine’s defense forces",[4382],"/images/uploads/img_1066.jpg",{},"/en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-and-the-\"unite-with-ukraine\"-initiative-of-the-ukrainian-world-congress-deliver-30-moves(r)-slctm-mobile-life-support-systems-to-ukraine's-defense-forces",{"title":4289,"description":4380},"en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-and-the-“unite-with-ukraine”-initiative-of-the-ukrainian-world-congress-deliver-30-moves®-slc™-mobile-life-support-systems-to-ukraine’s-defense-forces",[4388,333,4389,4390],"moves","aid-for-ukraine","partnerships","624TiuvaLwoOTB4lPvRK8NeS-F1Wrn0-S_WXR785KX8",{"id":4393,"title":4394,"body":4395,"categories":4457,"date":4458,"description":4459,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":4460,"meta":4461,"navigation":25,"path":4462,"pdf":21,"seo":4463,"slug":21,"stem":4464,"tags":4465,"__hash__":4467},"updates_en/en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-delivers-100-baylis-v4c-560-ventilators-to-ukraine.md","Maple Hope Foundation Delivers 100 Baylis V4C-560 Ventilators to Ukraine",{"type":7,"value":4396,"toc":4455},[4397,4403,4406,4409,4416,4423,4430,4437,4442,4445],[14,4398,4399,4402],{},[1096,4400,4401],{},"Kyiv, Ukraine, July 15, 2023"," – Maple Hope Foundation, a registered Canadian non-profit organization,\ntoday announced the delivery of a generous donation of 100 Baylis V4C-560 Ventilators, equipped with\nthe V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer, to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.",[14,4404,4405],{},"The medical equipment was donated to Maple Hope Foundation by the Government of Canada. It follows\na recent donation of 30 Thornhill Medical’s MOVES® SLC™ micro-integrated life support systems, which\nMaple Hope Foundation successfully delivered to Ukraine in May 2023. Since Russia’s renewed invasion\nin February 2022, the Maple Hope team has delivered to Ukraine $10.3M CAD (285,624,957 UAH) worth\nof medical aid alone.",[14,4407,4408],{},"The Baylis V4C-560 ventilator was specifically selected for its well-established reputation for reliability and\nfamiliarity within the medical community, as well as its portability. The inclusion of the Baylis-developed\nV4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer and additional accessories will enhance the ventilators’ clinical utility. Medical\nexperts at Maple Hope Foundation and in Ukraine have expressed their gratitude for the delivery of\ninnovative and proven medical technologies, emphasizing their dire need.",[1694,4410,4411],{},[14,4412,4413],{},[1096,4414,4415],{},"\"Maple Hope Foundation expresses pride in its medical mission, which over the course of the last year\nand a half has made a significant contribution to the supply of advanced medical equipment in Ukraine.\nAs we see it, this assistance undoubtedly has a significant impact in emergency medical situations. The\nFoundation remains fully committed to its mission of providing necessary medical support, as it is\nprecisely advanced and innovative equipment that saves lives in critical medical situations.\"",[14,4417,4418],{},[1096,4419,4420],{},[175,4421,4422],{},"Dr. Irina Chorny, Chief Medical Advisor of the Maple Hope Foundation",[1694,4424,4425],{},[14,4426,4427],{},[1096,4428,4429],{},"\"In the context of a full-scale war, when the number of serious injuries and traumas increase, access to\ntimely and high-quality medical care remains a critical component. The transfer of lung ventilators will help to meet the needs of hospitals and mobile emergency medical teams providing assistance in remote locations and in the frontline areas. That is why we highly appreciate the support of our internationalpartners and their assistance on the \"medical fron\". The lung ventilators have already been delivered to the regions and are being distributed to healthcare facilities.\"",[14,4431,4432],{},[1096,4433,4434],{},[175,4435,4436],{},"Deputy Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Ihor Kuzin.",[14,4438,4439],{},[175,4440,4441],{},"About Maple Hope Foundation",[14,4443,4444],{},"Maple Hope Foundation is a registered Canadian non-profit organization providing humanitarian relief to Ukraine since 2014. The organization's mission is to provide Ukrainians relief from the impacts of war by delivering direct humanitarian aid to Ukraine and assisting displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada. Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, the organization has provided $11.05 million (306,412,104 UAH) worth of humanitarian aid.",[14,4446,4447],{},[1096,4448,4449,4450,4454],{},"For more information, please contact:\nOlivia Chorny\nMaple Hope Foundation (Vancouver)\n",[239,4451,4453],{"href":4452},"mailto:olivia.chorny@maplehopefoundation.org","olivia.chorny@maplehopefoundation.org","\nTel: +1 (604) 716-1135",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4456},[],[1788],"2023-07-15T16:47:13.630Z","The delivery of a generous donation of 100 Baylis V4C-560 Ventilators, equipped with\nthe V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer, to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.",[327],{},"/en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-delivers-100-baylis-v4c-560-ventilators-to-ukraine",{"title":4394,"description":4459},"en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-delivers-100-baylis-v4c-560-ventilators-to-ukraine",[4466],"baylis-project","sSVC8RKNWJKwxSkbXY4ILSTCndo4TlJUan3JKHeLBLc",{"id":4469,"title":4470,"body":4471,"categories":4548,"date":4549,"description":4550,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":4551,"meta":4553,"navigation":25,"path":4554,"pdf":21,"seo":4555,"slug":21,"stem":4556,"tags":4557,"__hash__":4558},"updates_en/en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-delivers-30-moves®-slc™-life-support-systems-to-aid-in-the-treatment-of-critically-injured-ukrainians.md","  Maple Hope Delivers 30 MOVES® SLC™ Life-Support Systems to Ukraine",{"type":7,"value":4472,"toc":4546},[4473,4494,4499,4504,4507,4515,4520,4525,4538,4543],[14,4474,4475,4476,4479,4480,4482,4484,4485,4490,4491],{},"We are pleased to share that Maple Hope Foundation has secured and successfully delivered a donation of ",[175,4477,4478],{},"30 MOVES® SLC™ systems"," to aid in the treatment of critically injured patients in Ukraine. This cutting-edge technology will be used by surgeons, anesthesiologists, and forward medical personnel for casualty and patient care, transport of patients by land and air, and in other critical care environments.",[312,4481],{},[312,4483],{},"\nDeveloped by Thornhill Medical, ",[239,4486,4489],{"href":4487,"rel":4488},"https://thornhillmedical.com/military/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9J2iBhBPEiwAErwpeVZIoiyRlF0dkfrNF07sOq2nQoQo9foWraCwhnvj_EF8rJsOG29xJBoCp54QAvD_BwE",[246],"MOVES® SLC™"," is the world’s only micro-integrated life support system that allows doctors and first responders to provide care in the most challenging conditions. The portable, battery-operated system is both lightweight and rugged, and combines an oxygen concentrator, a unique O2-conserving ventilator, suction, and complete patient monitoring into a single, compact system. ",[175,4492,4493],{},"These innovative systems were donated to Maple Hope Foundation by the Government of Canada.",[14,4495,4496],{},[284,4497],{"alt":18,"src":4498},"/images/uploads/20230511102016_img_0059.jpg",[14,4500,4501],{},[1096,4502,4503],{},"A presentation of the MOVES® SLC™ technology at the announcement in Kyiv, May 11, 2023.",[14,4505,4506],{},"The MOVES® SLC™ technology has been in use by medical personnel in Ukraine since May 2022 and this latest donation is welcomed by medical experts at Maple Hope Foundation and in Ukraine. They emphasize its dire need and potential to expand the capacity for casualty and patient care in the region.",[1694,4508,4509],{},[14,4510,4511,4512],{},"“The MOVES® SLC™ life support module is a highly effective and practical means of saving the lives of the wounded during military operations in Ukraine in 2022. It is modern, high-tech equipment that is extremely necessary to save the lives of the wounded in the conditions of Ukraine’s war with the Russian Federation,” ",[175,4513,4514],{},"said Oleksandr Bugai, Deputy Commander of the Medical Forces and Chief Anesthesiologist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.",[14,4516,4517],{},[284,4518],{"alt":18,"src":4519},"/images/uploads/20230511102233_img_0084.jpg",[14,4521,4522],{},[1096,4523,4524],{},"Representatives of Maple Hope Foundation and Thornhill Medical join Oleksandr Bugai, Ukraine Deputy Commander of the Medical Forces and Chief Anesthesiologist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other Ukrainian representatives, at the announcement in Kyiv, Ukraine; May 11, 2023.",[14,4526,4527,4528,1123,4531,4537],{},"We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the ",[175,4529,4530],{},"Government of Canada",[175,4532,4533],{},[239,4534,2499],{"href":4535,"rel":4536},"https://thornhillmedical.com",[246]," for their generous donation to Ukraine. The MOVES® SLC™ systems will have a significant impact on the ability of Ukrainian first responders and medical personnel to save lives.",[14,4539,4540],{},[1096,4541,4542],{},"We invite you to watch the lifestream presentation of the MOVES® SLC™ systems:",[406,4544],{"id":4545},"gRSYMz6cnqw",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4547},[],[1788],"2023-05-11T16:26:05.190Z","Maple Hope Foundation has secured and successfully delivered a donation of 30 MOVES® SLC™ systems for immediate use in Ukraine. ",[4552],"/images/uploads/newsconference.jpg",{},"/en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-delivers-30-moves(r)-slctm-life-support-systems-to-aid-in-the-treatment-of-critically-injured-ukrainians",{"title":4470,"description":4550},"en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-delivers-30-moves®-slc™-life-support-systems-to-aid-in-the-treatment-of-critically-injured-ukrainians",[374],"EtRquOLgW72v9XUkSwhX4T27xrwIY8-_9zlYD_Y_y5o",{"id":4560,"title":4561,"body":4562,"categories":4660,"date":4661,"description":4662,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":4663,"meta":4665,"navigation":25,"path":4666,"pdf":21,"seo":4667,"slug":21,"stem":4668,"tags":4669,"__hash__":4670},"updates_en/en/updates/maple-hope-foundation-helijet-and-the-ukrainian-world-congress-deliver-lifesaving-medical-helicopter-to-ukraine.md","Maple Hope Foundation, Helijet, and the Ukrainian World Congress deliver lifesaving medical helicopter to Ukraine",{"type":7,"value":4563,"toc":4658},[4564,4567,4576,4581,4586,4599,4604,4607,4610,4615,4618,4627,4635,4642,4650],[14,4565,4566],{},"A medically equipped Sikorsky S-76A helicopter has officially arrived in Ukraine, marking a powerful milestone in the Maple Hope Foundation’s ongoing global efforts to support Ukraine’s humanitarian and medical response infrastructure. ",[14,4568,4569,4570,4575],{},"Donated by Canadian company ",[239,4571,4574],{"href":4572,"rel":4573},"https://helijet.com/",[246],"Helijet International",", the aircraft will be deployed exclusively for non-commercial, humanitarian, and medical evacuation missions—airlifting the wounded, transporting critical care patients, and delivering frontline medical support across war-impacted regions.",[14,4577,4578],{},[284,4579],{"alt":18,"src":4580},"/images/uploads/a7-img_0181-1050x700.png",[14,4582,4583],{},[1096,4584,4585],{},"From left to right: Andriy Shevchenko, Head of UWC Mission in Ukraine; Danny Sitnam, President and CEO of Helijet International; Svitlana Kominko, Co-founder and CEO of Maple Hope Foundation",[14,4587,4588,4589,4592,4593,4598],{},"The donation was facilitated through a close collaboration and strategic partnership between Helijet, the ",[239,4590,5],{"href":2492,"rel":4591},[246],", and the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) under its ",[239,4594,4597],{"href":4595,"rel":4596},"https://unitewithukraine.com/",[246],"“Unite With Ukraine”"," initiative – a global campaign that has raised more than $61 million USD since 2022 to supply life-saving aid and tactical equipment to Ukrainian security forces and medical responders.",[1694,4600,4601],{},[14,4602,4603],{},"“In a war where seconds mean the difference between life and death, this helicopter will become a lifeline, a flying beacon of hope for the wounded and vulnerable,” said Andrew Potichnyj, Director of the Unite With Ukraine initiative at the UWC. “Helijet’s extraordinary donation is not just a gesture of solidarity; it’s a bold act of humanity that will save lives on the front lines. Danny Sitnam’s decision to personally bring this aircraft to Ukraine sends a clear message that the world has not turned its back. This is what true allyship looks like. Thank you. History will remember this.”",[14,4605,4606],{},"The helicopter’s arrival is a critical boost to Ukraine’s capacity to conduct high-speed medical evacuations and deliver emergency care, capabilities that have become increasingly essential as frontline conditions intensify. Ukrainian medics, often working with limited resources under fire, now gain a vital tool to reach the injured faster and more safely, and to transport medical teams and supplies to places ground vehicles cannot access.",[14,4608,4609],{},"Previously used in British Columbia to provide backup air medical service for the province’s Ministry of Health, the Sikorsky S-76A was disassembled for its journey from Helijet’s headquarters in Richmond, B.C. to its destination in Ukraine. Ukrainian engineers, trained by Helijet in service and maintenance protocols, have now reassembled the aircraft and are preparing it for operations.",[1694,4611,4612],{},[14,4613,4614],{},"“Once you’re here, what the war has done to the Ukrainian people and their villages and cities suddenly becomes real in a way that just can’t be fully conveyed in the reports we see on the news,” said Danny Sitnam, President of Helijet International, who personally traveled to Ukraine to oversee the delivery. “Having helped with various Ukrainian relief efforts in Canada since the Russian invasion began here three years ago, I knew simply gifting one of our now-surplus aircraft for use over here would make a positive impact. I’d like to encourage all companies in the Canadian aviation industry to join in and take a look at what they can spare from their fleets, and match or beat our contribution. The people here will appreciate any help more than you can know.”",[14,4616,4617],{},"The Sikorsky S-76A was handed over to the Medical Services Department of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. The helicopter’s primary use will be to airlift individuals in need of urgent medical care to hospitals, particularly from high-risk or remote areas where traditional ground evacuation is too slow or dangerous. It will also transport medical teams and supplies into regions impacted by heavy fighting, serving as a mobile medical asset and critical link in Ukraine’s emergency response network.",[14,4619,4620,4624],{},[284,4621],{"alt":4622,"src":4623},"pastedGraphic_1.png","/images/uploads/budanov.jpg",[1096,4625,4626],{},"Danny Sitnam, President of Helijet International, and Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), peer inside the helicopter.",[1694,4628,4629,4632],{},[14,4630,4631],{},"“The significance of this gift, Danny’s personal attention and involvement, and now his very presence here in Ukraine to oversee the exchange is reflective of the united support we’ve seen from the Canadian people,” said Svitlana Kominko, CEO of the Maple Hope Foundation. “Danny doesn’t have a single drop of Ukrainian blood in him, but he understands the importance of providing support to help people in desperate need whoever, or wherever, they may be. This helicopter is meant to save lives. If it saves even a single life, then everything was worth it. The donation of a Sikorsky helicopter also comes ‘full circle’ for us symbolically as the Ukrainian people continue to fight this war. Igor Sikorsky himself was born in Kyiv and surely had no idea that his invention of a 100 years ago would become part of the effort to save lives in his own native country today.”",[14,4633,4634],{},"“Helijet’s donation is a profound act of solidarity that exemplifies the best of humanity,” added Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress. “In the face of brutality and destruction, this medically equipped helicopter will serve as a symbol of life, hope, and unwavering support from the people of Canada. Danny Sitnam’s leadership and personal commitment to delivering this aircraft to Ukraine show the world what real partnership looks like. Not just words, but action. We urge others in the global business community to follow Helijet’s lead. Ukraine’s fight for freedom is not just our battle—it is a stand for the values of democracy, dignity, and the sanctity of human life.”",[14,4636,4637,4639,4641],{},[175,4638,4441],{},[312,4640],{},"\nFounded by Ukrainian-Canadians in Vancouver in 2014, the Maple Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine and providing settlement support to displaced Ukrainians in Canada. The foundation has delivered over $32 million in aid since its inception.",[14,4643,4644,4647,4649],{},[175,4645,4646],{},"About Helijet International",[312,4648],{},"\nHelijet is North America’s largest helicopter airline and British Columbia’s leading provider of medically equipped air transport. Based in Richmond, B.C., Helijet has served more than 2.5 million passengers over 38 years and is recognized for its socially responsible aviation leadership.",[14,4651,4652,4655,4657],{},[175,4653,4654],{},"About the Ukrainian World Congress",[312,4656],{},"\nThe Ukrainian World Congress represents the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians living in more than 80 countries. 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Hosted by Maple Hope Foundation in collaboration with the Theater of Drama and Puppets \"Salamandra,\" the event featured three key segments:",[161,4710,4712,4713],{"id":4711},"_1eyes-of-mariupol-photo-exhibition","1. ",[175,4714,4715],{},"\"Eyes of Mariupol\" Photo Exhibition",[14,4717,4718,4719,4722],{},"The event opened with the ",[1096,4720,4721],{},"\"Eyes of Mariupol\""," exhibition, curated by Anastasiia Dmytruk. This globally showcased project honors the defenders of Mariupol and Azovstal, portraying them not as faceless warriors but as real, vibrant individuals protecting the democratic world.",[14,4724,4725],{},[284,4726],{"alt":18,"src":4727},"/images/uploads/443942461_761864522759162_5340703306949638437_n.jpg",[161,4729,4731,4732],{"id":4730},"_2in-captivity-monodrama-by-venera-ibragimova","2. ",[175,4733,4734],{},"\"In Captivity\" Monodrama by Venera Ibragimova",[14,4736,4737,4738,4741,4742,4745],{},"The centerpiece of the evening was the monodrama ",[1096,4739,4740],{},"\"In Captivity\"",", directed by Venera Ibragimova. Based on true stories and inspired by the poetry collection ",[1096,4743,4744],{},"\"People of Steel\""," by Oksana Hurska, the performance captured the pain, hope, and perseverance of Ukrainians held in Russian prisons. Featuring the voice of acclaimed actor Yevhen Nyschuk and live music by accordionist Taras Luka, the monodrama moved audiences to both tears and reflection.",[14,4747,4748],{},[284,4749],{"alt":18,"src":4750},"/images/uploads/untitled-design-6.png",[161,4752,4754,4755],{"id":4753},"_3presentation-of-people-of-steel-poetry-collection","3. ",[175,4756,4757],{},"Presentation of \"People of Steel\" Poetry Collection",[14,4759,4760],{},"After the performance, attendees had the opportunity to meet Oksana Hurska, the poet, volunteer, and activist whose work inspired the monodrama. Hurska’s poetry, written from personal experience as her own loved one remains in Russian captivity, gave a voice to the thousands of Ukrainians enduring this tragedy.",[14,4762,4763],{},[284,4764],{"alt":18,"src":4052},[161,4766,4768],{"id":4767},"a-call-to-action",[175,4769,4770],{},"A Call to Action",[14,4772,4773],{},"This free event invited donations to support families of captives and those still searching for missing loved ones. According to the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, over 8,000 Ukrainians remain in Russian captivity as of January 2024, with thousands more missing.",[14,4775,4776],{},"The event reminded attendees of the importance of solidarity and ongoing efforts to support those affected by war. It served not only as a tribute to the strength of Ukraine but also as a rallying call for justice and humanity.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4778},[4779,4781,4783,4785],{"id":4711,"depth":70,"text":4780},"1. \"Eyes of Mariupol\" Photo Exhibition",{"id":4730,"depth":70,"text":4782},"2. \"In Captivity\" Monodrama by Venera Ibragimova",{"id":4753,"depth":70,"text":4784},"3. Presentation of \"People of Steel\" Poetry Collection",{"id":4767,"depth":70,"text":4770},[1788],"2024-02-24T14:32:14.652Z","Marking two years of the full-scale invasion by focusing on Prisoners of War (POWs) and their loved ones, and using art to bring the community together. The evening featured the \"Eyes of Mariupol\" photo exhibition, the monodrama \"In Captivity\" by Venera Ibragimova, and a presentation of Oksana Hurska’s poetry collection \"People of Steel.\"",[4790],"/images/uploads/444192557_761864559425825_3111228521741838086_n.jpg",{},"/en/updates/marking-two-years-of-the-full-scale-invasion",{"title":4703,"description":4788},"en/updates/marking-two-years-of-the-full-scale-invasion",[4796,4797],"art-and-culture","advocacy","n8mYxO6PrJ9kGw1_AMZBgNBZYoxY4J5_Z2ydyWPjtyY",{"id":4800,"title":4801,"body":4802,"categories":4808,"date":4809,"description":4810,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":4811,"meta":4814,"navigation":25,"path":4815,"pdf":21,"seo":4816,"slug":21,"stem":4817,"tags":4818,"__hash__":4819},"updates_en/en/updates/maryna-krut-concert-in-vancouver.md","Maryna Krut Concert in Vancouver ",{"type":7,"value":4803,"toc":4806},[4804],[14,4805,3897],{},{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4807},[],[1788],"2024-02-12T02:51:52.073Z","MHF partnered with KAZKA entertainment to host the talented Ukrainian artist Maryna Krut in Vancouver and Ottawa during her first cross-Canada tour. 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Fraser Health and Stewart Medical generously donated a large amount of medical equipment, including 6 defibrillators and approximately 20 ICU patient monitors! ",[312,4834],{},[312,4836],{},"\nA team of biomedical engineers from Abbotsford Hospital spent the day testing and calibrating these machines, converting the power and language settings and ensuring that they are complete \"plug-and-play\" units straight out of the box.",[312,4839],{},[312,4841],{},"\nSo humbled and grateful to be part of this amazing work!\"",[14,4844,4845],{},"This medical equipment was already loaded to head to shipping containers.",[14,4847,4848],{},"We send it to the Eastern part of Ukraine to save the lives of those Ukrainians who are in dire need of it.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4850},[],[1788],"2022-04-16T23:38:58.795Z","A shipment of medical electronic equipment is on its way to Ukrainian hospitals.",[4855,4856,4857,4858,4859,4860],"/images/uploads/278584744_3091534541161367_919928236270489038_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278550297_3091534551161366_670042512349886590_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278538822_3091534547828033_8840839208387886923_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278548417_3091534554494699_7906303187147845653_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278603597_3091534544494700_8389166346994275632_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278614700_3091534557828032_987652507020607333_n.jpg",{},"/en/updates/medical-equipment-donated-for-ukraine",{"title":4822,"description":4853},"en/updates/medical-equipment-donated-for-ukraine",[967],"c-bhkqf76FmyGvllK0g7SZkjU6GHmNI7cynMdBlNQuM",{"id":4868,"title":4869,"body":4870,"categories":4894,"date":4895,"description":4896,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":4897,"meta":4904,"navigation":25,"path":4905,"pdf":21,"seo":4906,"slug":21,"stem":4907,"tags":4908,"__hash__":4909},"updates_en/en/updates/medical-supplies-shipped.md","The first shipment of medical supplies",{"type":7,"value":4871,"toc":4891},[4872,4876,4879,4882,4885,4888],[161,4873,4875],{"id":4874},"first-shipment-of-medical-supplies","First shipment of medical supplies",[14,4877,4878],{},"On March 1, we have shipped the first batch of drugs and medical supplies to the frontline in Kyiv and Odesa Military Hospital",[14,4880,4881],{},"Our team has been working tirelessly to procure material aid, and a truck carrying $15000.00 worth of urgently needed medical supplies has already crossed the border into Ukraine. It is en route to distribute these supplied to hospitals and undersupplied Territorial Defense Units.",[14,4883,4884],{},"Special thank you to:",[14,4886,4887],{},"Olia Sheremeta @Marius Kikinezhdi @Viktor Vasylkiv for execution, our new friends who were helping with coordination on this side as well as an additional donation:\nFlorin Cofar, Orest Shtuka , Oana Herța, Johnny Barbur , CERT, Transilvania Defend Ukraine Volunteer Battalion in Romania.",[14,4889,4890],{},"Слава Україні!",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":4892},[4893],{"id":4874,"depth":70,"text":4875},[1788],"2022-03-01","The first batch of medicines and supplies shipped to Ukraine",[4898,4899,4900,4901,4902,4903],"/images/uploads/medical-supplies-2.jpg","/images/uploads/275046532_3059958237652331_1697268442570969191_n-768x1024.jpg","/images/uploads/275050734_3059958144319007_4047431601032480051_n.jpg","/images/uploads/275102896_3059958084319013_2079362242843478426_n.jpg","/images/uploads/275109123_3059958187652336_744084427759455560_n.jpg","/images/uploads/275119139_3059958127652342_6108236526214186190_n-700x400.jpg",{"draft":252},"/en/updates/medical-supplies-shipped",{"title":4869,"description":4896},"en/updates/medical-supplies-shipped",[967],"red-aaC9GRhry58IukptflVCCy6kESGCIH4uqlV5GoI",{"id":4911,"title":4912,"body":4913,"categories":5002,"date":5003,"description":5004,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":5005,"meta":5007,"navigation":25,"path":5008,"pdf":21,"seo":5009,"slug":21,"stem":5010,"tags":5011,"__hash__":5012},"updates_en/en/updates/mhf-delivers-25-additional-moves® slc™-systems.md","MHF Delivers 25 Additional MOVES® SLC™ Systems ",{"type":7,"value":4914,"toc":5000},[4915,4918,4923,4926,4929,4932,4935,4938,4943,4946,4955,4958,4962,4967,4971,4976,4979,4983,4988,4992,4997],[14,4916,4917],{},"Maple Hope Foundation has delivered 25 additional MOVES® SLC™ life support systems in Kyiv for immediate use in Ukraine, bringing their total donation to 105 critical care systems.",[14,4919,4920],{},[284,4921],{"alt":18,"src":4922},"/images/uploads/img_8694.jpg",[14,4924,4925],{},"The medical equipment was donated to Maple Hope Foundation by the Government of Canada and the deployment was made possible through the generosity of Maple Hope Foundation donors and partners including Kazka Entertainment and Mad Heads. As part of the deployment of the additional medical technology to Ukraine, Thornhill Medical is contributing three days of expert training to the system users which include critical care physicians and anesthesiologists.",[14,4927,4928],{},"Developed by the Canadian company Thornhill Medical, MOVES® SLC™ is the world’s only micro-integrated portable life support system, encompassing most of the treatments and monitoring typically provided in an intensive care unit.",[14,4930,4931],{},"Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, Maple Hope Foundation has donated 80 MOVES® SLC™ systems to Ukraine and organized expert training sessions for users. Since May 2022, these systems have been used by various medical personnel, ranging from combat medics to rescuers on evacuation trains.",[14,4933,4934],{},"Maple Hope Foundation has donated more than 100 of the rugged, mobile life support systems to medical teams in Ukraine.",[14,4936,4937],{},"As part of this third aid package, Maple Hope Foundation and Thornhill Medical have conducted expert training, with more than 50 military medics participating from December 15 to 17, 2024.",[14,4939,4940],{},[284,4941],{"alt":18,"src":4942},"/images/uploads/img_8699.jpg",[14,4944,4945],{},"The technical maintenance of the devices and transportation costs for MOVES® SLC™ systems have been supported by Canadian charity events organized by Vadym Krasnoohyi, the frontman of the band “Mad Heads,” in partnership with Kazka Entertainment.",[1694,4947,4948,4951],{},[14,4949,4950],{},"“Together with Maple Hope Foundation, we are saving the lives of our defenders. The innovative MOVES® SLC™ life support systems have become an indispensable tool for military medics, enabling them to provide high-quality care in extreme conditions. MOVES® SLC™ not only helps save the lives of the wounded but also preserves the hearts and souls of those who bring them back to life. These technologies have become a symbol of hope, resilience, and indomitability for us.” ",[1633,4952,4954],{"id":4953},"oleg-shchipinsky-colonel-medical-service-head-of-the-medical-department-of-the-main-intelligence-directorate-of-the-ministry-of-defense-of-ukraine","Oleg Shchipinsky, Colonel, Medical Service, Head of the Medical Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine",[14,4956,4957],{},"Canadian charitable events have funded transportation and other costs associated with donations of MOVES® SLC™.",[1633,4959,4961],{"id":4960},"irina-chorny-md-ccfp-medical-advisor-to-maple-hope-foundation","Irina Chorny MD CCFP, Medical Advisor to Maple Hope Foundation",[1694,4963,4964],{},[14,4965,4966],{},"“The Maple Hope Foundation is proud to announce the delivery of 25 MOVES® SLC™ units, generously donated by the Public Health Agency of Canada, to the front lines in Ukraine. These advanced, portable life support systems are now in the hands of Ukrainian defenders as they continue to protect their country's freedom against Russian occupation. As part of this critical initiative, the Maple Hope Foundation, with support from Thornhill Medical, organized specialized training to ensure Ukrainian physicians can effectively operate these unique, micro-integrated, mission-ready systems. This training is an essential component of the donation, empowering medical teams to optimize casualty care during evacuations and ultimately save lives. The Maple Hope Foundation remains committed to supporting Ukraine with innovative medical solutions during this challenging time.” ",[1633,4968,4970],{"id":4969},"lesley-gouldie-president-and-ceo-of-thornhill-medical","Lesley Gouldie, President and CEO of Thornhill Medical",[1694,4972,4973],{},[14,4974,4975],{},"“We are committed to supporting our non-government organizations in donating our medical technology and training capabilities to Ukraine. We are particularly pleased to again be supporting Ukraine through the work of Maple Hope Foundation and to provide hands-on training in the use of MOVES® SLC™ life support systems for Ukrainian military and civilian medical workers on the front lines as they treat and save the lives of Ukrainians.” ",[14,4977,4978],{},"Thornhill Medical has provided MOVES® SLC™ training to Ukraine medical personnel since 2022.",[1633,4980,4982],{"id":4981},"vadym-krasnookyi-frontman-of-mad-heads","Vadym Krasnookyi, Frontman of Mad Heads.",[1694,4984,4985],{},[14,4986,4987],{},"\"It is very symbolic that my most famous song ‘HOPE IS HERE’ resonates with the name of the charity fund – Maple Hope Foundation. This year, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Maple Hope Foundation – a group of bright people who tirelessly support Ukraine for over 10 years. Together with KAZKA ENTERTAINMENT, we held a large Canadian tour, ‘HOPE IS HERE,’ with 17 concerts across Canada. The concerts were charity events, and we managed to raise over $40,000 for the transportation of 'medical javelins' to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. I am very grateful to everyone who attended these concerts and contributed to this support. Now the much-needed medical equipment is arriving in Ukraine. I am glad I could be part of such an important and necessary cause.” ",[1633,4989,4991],{"id":4990},"vadym-goreniuk-founder-of-kazka-entertainment","Vadym Goreniuk, Founder of Kazka Entertainment",[1694,4993,4994],{},[14,4995,4996],{},"\"We live in a peaceful country. We don’t hear daily air raid sirens or hide from missile strikes in shelters. We have all the conditions that our brothers and sisters in Ukraine do not have. We, Ukrainians abroad, are obliged to help our homeland. Each and every one of us, without exception.\"",[14,4998,4999],{},"MOVES® SLC™ systems, or “medical javelins,” are specially developed for providing urgent medical assistance to the wounded in combat conditions, requiring quick medical care and transportation to medical facilities. These unique life support systems received the “medical javelin” name from military medics in Ukraine. Weighing only 18 kg and carried like a shoulder bag, the device integrates an oxygen concentrator, a unique lung ventilation system that preserves oxygen, aspiration, and full monitoring of vital signs, all within a sturdy, portable system powered by batteries and without heavy, dangerous oxygen cylinders. This equipment is used by emergency medical services, military personnel, medical teams, and disaster response services and has been purchased by the armed forces of the USA, Canada, Australia, and other countries.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":5001},[],[1788],"2024-12-18T00:28:23.928Z","MHF delivered 25 additional MOVES® SLC™ life support systems in Kyiv for immediate use in Ukraine, bringing their total donation to 105 critical care systems.",[5006],"/images/uploads/img_8702-2.jpg",{},"/en/updates/mhf-delivers-25-additional-moves(r)-slctm-systems",{"title":4912,"description":5004},"en/updates/mhf-delivers-25-additional-moves® slc™-systems",[],"PYLkd1Xgtsz_26TAXKargpiV4JwJCrk7HNu-DAZAn_E",{"id":5014,"title":5015,"body":5016,"categories":5054,"date":5055,"description":5056,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":5057,"meta":5059,"navigation":25,"path":5060,"pdf":18,"seo":5061,"slug":21,"stem":5062,"tags":5063,"__hash__":5064},"updates_en/en/updates/mhf-launches-initiative-to-support-ukrainian-children-abducted-by-russia.md","MHF Launches Initiative to Support Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia",{"type":7,"value":5017,"toc":5052},[5018,5021,5024,5033,5036,5039,5042,5045],[14,5019,5020],{},"Our team is spearheading a new initiative aimed at supporting Ukrainian children forcibly abducted by Russia and who have subsequently returned to Ukraine. The decision to launch this initiative was informed by harrowing statistics and reports documenting the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children by Russian agents. ",[14,5022,5023],{},"According to Kateryna Rashevska, a legal expert at the Regional Center for Human Rights, since February 18, 2022, Russian Federation agents have taken at least 19,546 children from Ukraine, including orphans and children deprived of parental care. These actions constitute a violation of international law and have been recognized as war crimes by the International Criminal Court.",[14,5025,5026,5027,5032],{},"In collaboration with Ukraine’s Representative for the Rights of Children, Iryna Suslova, we  have been actively working to understand and address the complex needs of these children. Last fall, our team members Tetyana Kostyuk and Pavlo Rozhak, ",[239,5028,5031],{"href":5029,"rel":5030},"https://www.maplehopefoundation.org/updates/21-pallets-of-medical-supplies-from-canada-for-ukrainian-hospitals/",[246],"met with Ms. Suslova"," at the Child Rights Protection Centre in Kyiv. Together, they discussed strategies for supporting children affected by the war.",[14,5034,5035],{},"To fund this initiative, we launched the \"Spring of Hope\" Benefit Concert series, aimed at raising vital funds to support this line of work. Since March, MHF hosted four fundraising events to benefit this new initiative.",[14,5037,5038],{},"In light of Canada's role as a co-chair of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, our initiative aligns with broader international efforts to address the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. 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This enthusiastic response only fuels our commitment to continue developing and creating new projects to support the entire community and newcomers from Ukraine.",[14,5188,5189],{},"To all forum attendees who showed interest and are working toward building their new lives - thank you!",[14,5191,5192],{},"To BCIT for their support of this event and their ongoing support for Ukrainian students since the beginning of the full-scale war.",[14,5194,5195],{},"We'd like to highlight and thank our forum speakers for their valuable insights, personal stories, motivating advice, and well-wishes:",[14,5197,5198],{},"• Kenton Low — Dean of BCIT School of Business and Media • Svitlana Kominko — Co-founder and CEO of Maple Hope Foundation, Business Administration Professor at BCIT • Elvira Mruchkovska — President of the UCC Vancouver Branch • Tetiana Senishina — Settlement Case Manager at YMCA BC • Kostya Yushchak — Engineer at PNG Engineering • Yulia Izmailova — Marketer at Return-It • Vlad Poligun — Account Executive at Attendify, Owner of Awesome Car Detailing • Olya Horodechna — Marketer at Gorilla Property Service • Valentin Kolomiets — Planning and Analytics Manager at Northern Feather Canada • Tetyana Koast — Co-founder and VP of Operations of Maple Hope Foundation, Financial Systems Manager at Sierra Wireless • Yulia Koverko — Office Manager at Canacord",[14,5200,5201],{},"Thank you to our psychologists who conducted the workshops: Yuliia Bohdanova, Nataly C-a, Anna Kutsina, Tetiana Seliverstova, Marina Ordinat.",[14,5203,5204],{},"This forum and the Healing the Wounds of the War Together (HWWT) project has been made possible thanks to  funding from the Canada Ukraine Foundation and the support of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.",[14,5206,5207],{},"We are still buzzing with emotions, gratitude, and enthusiasm! 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You are the real heroes! Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, recognized, and valued.",[406,5320,5322,5323,5328,5333,5338,5343,5353,5358,5361,5364,5369,5372,5375,5378,5381,5384,5387,5390,5393,5396,5399,5402,5407,5410,5413,5415,5418,5421,5424,5427,5430,5433,5436,5439,5442,5445,5448,5451,5454,5457,5460,5467,5470,5473,5476,5479,5482,5485,5488,5491,5494,5499,5502,5505,5508,5511,5514,5517,5520,5523,5526,5529,5532,5537,5540,5543,5546,5551,5554,5557,5560,5563,5566,5569,5572,5575,5578,5581,5584,5587,5590,5593,5596,5599,5602,5605,5608,5611,5614,5617,5620,5623,5626,5629,5632,5635,5638,5641,5644,5647,5650,5653,5656,5659,5662],{"id":5321},"l-9_MAifuhE","\nWe proudly announce that the total fundraising outcome of both events was $14,090 ($7,507 Port Moody & $6,584 Victoria). All proceeds were allocated to our Ukrainian Displaced Assistance Program (UDAP). 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Approximately 90% of those who complete the program move on to new career opportunities and again become productive, contributing citizens. These results are backed by ongoing follow-up with veterans, and by interviews by professional psychologists. All this data becomes the base for research on how to better provide support for veterans around the world. The VTP is now delivered nationally and internationally by the Veterans Transition Network (VTN) with research and evaluation still carried out at UBC.",[983,5690,5692],{"id":5691},"visit-to-ukraine","Visit to Ukraine",[14,5694,5695],{},"In May of 2017, representatives of the Canadian VTP were offered the opportunity to visit Ukraine through the International Association for Support of Ukraine (IASU) and the Maple Hope Foundation (MHF). These individuals included Oliver Thorne, the National Operations Director, and Dace Marsh, the Development and Communication Director. They arrived in Ukraine to participate in a round table discussion regarding the creation of an integrated national system of psychological assistance to Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) participants in Ukraine, organized by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.",[14,5697,5698],{},"Oliver and Dace presented the Canadian model of integrating their veterans into civilian life, while other international experts presented their take on this issue. These experts included Dr. Walter Busuttil, a Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist, of the organization: Combat Stress. Dr. Walter Busuttil retired from the Royal Air Force after 16 years service, and for more than three decades, he has supported the military community in overcoming mental health conditions. 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Dedicated to Mother’s Day, this campaign aims to raise funds to provide assistance to more women and to train psychologists in Ukraine to support those experiencing profound loss.",[14,6445,6446],{},"Stay tuned for updates!",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":6448},[],[1788],"2025-02-21T00:35:22.103Z","Conducting the second round of the recreational and psychological support program for women who have lost loved ones on the front line",[6453],"/images/uploads/4567.jpeg",{},"/en/updates/the-source-of-strength-program-kolomyia-december-2024",{"title":6326,"description":6451},"en/updates/the-source-of-strength-program-—-kolomyia-december-2024",[449],"HeepKmsfJiu7G5k-oJXkWVTDlDgmgqgWEV8ossacLZQ",{"id":6461,"title":6462,"body":6463,"categories":6531,"date":6532,"description":6533,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":6534,"meta":6536,"navigation":25,"path":6537,"pdf":21,"seo":6538,"slug":21,"stem":6539,"tags":6540,"__hash__":6541},"updates_en/en/updates/the-worm-was-born-first-solo-art-exhibition-of-nadiia-kushnir-in-canada.md","\"The Worm Was Born\": First Solo Art Exhibition of Nadiia Kushnir in Canada",{"type":7,"value":6464,"toc":6529},[6465,6472,6475,6480,6483,6498,6503,6511,6514,6517,6522],[14,6466,6467,6468,6471],{},"It was a profound honor for our team to support Nadia Kushnir, also known as Nadjozna, in her first solo exhibition in Canada, hosted at Club SAW. The exhibition, titled ",[1096,6469,6470],{},"The Worm Was Born: A Celebration of Life in Every Form",", captured the imagination of attendees with its whimsical visuals and deeply reflective themes. The closing reception was an emotional evening filled with laughter, tears, and moments of shared connection as Nadia revealed the deeper meanings behind her work.",[14,6473,6474],{},"Many visitors saw their own stories in Nadia's art, while others connected with her universal imagery of Ukrainian villages, green apple trees in backyard gardens, friends lost to war, and the emotional weight of forced migration.",[14,6476,6477],{},[284,6478],{"alt":18,"src":6479},"/images/uploads/thewormwasborn_88zeroo_42.jpeg",[14,6481,6482],{},"Nadia Kushnir is a contemporary artist and illustrator renowned for her sense of humor and her distinctive naïve style. Born in Ukraine, she has gained recognition for her vibrant use of color and playful compositions, which often explore themes of nature, fantasy, and human experience. Her works have been featured in over 80 books and have earned her an international following.",[14,6484,6485,6486,6489,6490,6493,6494,6497],{},"Nadia’s accolades include the Best Illustrator Award in Ukraine (2018, Barabooka) and being named among Forbes Ukraine’s ",[1096,6487,6488],{},"30 Under 30",". Her career includes multiple solo exhibitions, such as ",[1096,6491,6492],{},"Khrobart"," (2024, Lviv) and ",[1096,6495,6496],{},"Song of Falling","(2011, Lviv), and participation in numerous group exhibitions and festivals across Ukraine and internationally. Her works have been celebrated for their ability to evoke genuine, raw emotions—honest, courageous, and unfiltered.",[14,6499,6500],{},[284,6501],{"alt":18,"src":6502},"/images/uploads/thewormwasborn_88zeroo_73.jpeg",[14,6504,6505,6506,6508],{},"As American writer Richard Bledsoe once said:",[312,6507],{},[1096,6509,6510],{},"\"Great art explores the mysteries of human experience. [It] achieves universal understanding by honestly presenting the results of self-exploration.\"",[14,6512,6513],{},"At a time when culture is often used to obscure truth, Nadia’s authentic and heartfelt art serves as a remedy. It reminds us of the simple, human values we fight to protect—values that have always posed a threat to “empires.”",[14,6515,6516],{},"We extend our deepest thanks to Nadia Kushnir for sharing her world with us and to artist-run SAW Centre for their generous support that made the hosting of this event at one of Ottawa's best venues possible possible. Special thanks to Chrystia Chudczak, Diana Babii, Sofiya Kominko, and Sofiia Baranets for their invaluable organizational support, and to Galyna Kaplan for creating a video that beautifully captures the atmosphere of the exhibition.",[14,6518,6519],{},[284,6520],{"alt":18,"src":6521},"/images/uploads/thewormwasborn_88zeroo_34.jpeg",[14,6523,6524,6525,6528],{},"Nadia Kushnir’s ",[1096,6526,6527],{},"The Worm Was Born"," exhibition is a testament to the power of art to connect, inspire, and heal. It is a celebration of resilience, renewal, and the shared human experience.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":6530},[],[1788],"2024-09-20T17:35:11.988Z","Yesterday Marked the Conclusion of Nadia Kushnir’s Four-Day Art Exhibition in Ottawa\n",[6535],"/images/uploads/thewormwasborn_88zeroo_75.jpeg",{},"/en/updates/the-worm-was-born-first-solo-art-exhibition-of-nadiia-kushnir-in-canada",{"title":6462,"description":6533},"en/updates/the-worm-was-born-first-solo-art-exhibition-of-nadiia-kushnir-in-canada",[4796],"wszSspbvq3iZ6HzxJrRLheFI26thHBOcK_20rnCyF9Y",{"id":6543,"title":6544,"body":6545,"categories":6558,"date":6559,"description":6560,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":6561,"meta":6563,"navigation":25,"path":6564,"pdf":21,"seo":6565,"slug":21,"stem":6566,"tags":6567,"__hash__":6568},"updates_en/en/updates/the-yaremchuk-brothers-in-vancouver.md","The Yaremchuk Brothers in Vancouver",{"type":7,"value":6546,"toc":6556},[6547,6550,6553],[14,6548,6549],{},"Vancouver witnessed a unique musical event as, for the first time in the city, the sons of the legendary Ukrainian pop music icon, Nazarii Yaremchuk, People's Artists of Ukraine, Nazarii and Dmytro Yaremchuk, graced the stage with their concert program, \"My Ukraine - Great Motherland.\"",[14,6551,6552],{},"The Yaremchuk brothers, celebrated for their remarkable musical talent, performed an unforgettable concert that brought the essence of Ukrainian culture to Vancouver. It was a night that united music lovers and culture enthusiasts.",[14,6554,6555],{},"Part of the funds collected from the event were dedicated to providing scholarships for the education of children of fallen and wounded Ukrainian Heroes. The Maple Hope Foundation and Promotions UA had come together to support this cause, and the community's contributions made a meaningful impact.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":6557},[],[1788],"2019-10-20T22:35:16.751Z","The Yaremchuk Brothers' Concert in Vancouver: A Night of Music and Support\n",[6562],"/images/uploads/70918173_2344443355870493_21904861490577408_n.jpg",{},"/en/updates/the-yaremchuk-brothers-in-vancouver",{"title":6544,"description":6560},"en/updates/the-yaremchuk-brothers-in-vancouver",[4016,1752],"v778kn9uGUsdcWlCfTswEo9dHpXP3cDHr5xuv-gTaVE",{"id":6570,"title":6571,"body":6572,"categories":6589,"date":6590,"description":6591,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":6592,"meta":6598,"navigation":25,"path":6599,"pdf":21,"seo":6600,"slug":21,"stem":6601,"tags":6602,"__hash__":6603},"updates_en/en/updates/tourniquets-shipped-to-ukraine.md","Maple Hope Delivers Lifesaving Tourniquets to Ukraine",{"type":7,"value":6573,"toc":6587},[6574,6577,6580],[14,6575,6576],{},"Your donations literally saves lives!",[14,6578,6579],{},"This week our volunteers worked tirelessly to send over a large shipment of tourniquets to Kyiv where they were desperately needed. Thanks to our volunteers in in Kyiv, these tourniquets were promptly distributed to those defending Ukraine.",[14,6581,6582,6583,386],{},"Tourniquets are used in emergency situations to restrict blood flow and help keep those that have been badly wounded alive. They have been our most requested item from those reaching out to us in Ukraine, which illustrates the horrific situation the Ukrainian people face. If you would like to donate to help us provide tourniquets and other medical aid, please ",[239,6584,6586],{"href":516,"rel":6585},[246],"donate to our fundraiser",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":6588},[],[1788],"2022-04-12T00:55:29.437Z","Report on our latest shipment of necessary tactical first aid supplies to Ukraine.",[6593,6594,6595,6596,6597],"/images/uploads/278330976_3089399821374839_4117746987634575037_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278354832_3089399848041503_3835449773451232630_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278424008_3089399868041501_3185372677879872097_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278282434_3089399911374830_6789356865209206208_n.jpg","/images/uploads/278105292_3089399844708170_4617288878487785659_n.jpg",{},"/en/updates/tourniquets-shipped-to-ukraine",{"title":6571,"description":6591},"en/updates/tourniquets-shipped-to-ukraine",[1653],"eeTNXg7H7oqfIAFviBbYRcvSb8ROdf9oomanJYbiWcA",{"id":6605,"title":6606,"body":6607,"categories":6711,"date":6712,"description":6713,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":6714,"meta":6716,"navigation":25,"path":6717,"pdf":21,"seo":6718,"slug":21,"stem":6719,"tags":6720,"__hash__":6722},"updates_en/en/updates/udap-participants-story-bela-and-her-family.md","UDAP participant's story: Bela and her family ",{"type":7,"value":6608,"toc":6709},[6609,6612,6617,6620,6632,6635,6643,6646,6649,6654,6662,6665,6678,6681,6690,6693,6698,6703,6706],[14,6610,6611],{},"During our Ukrainian Displaced Assistance Program's active phase, we met so many displaced Ukrainians, exhausted by the senseless fearful war. Each of them had a unique story of separation from their home; each carried an unbearable desire to survive and find peace, a new home, and even the meaning of life again. ",[14,6613,6614,2589],{},[175,6615,6616],{},"We are grateful to our donors and sponsors. Thanks to them we were able to help hundreds of families settle in cozy cities of British Columbia. We are thankful to every displaced Ukrainian family that trusted us and became participants of UDAP. We are always happy to receive news about positive changes in their lives.",[14,6618,6619],{},"Bela wrote us when she was at 27 weeks of her pregnancy. She, her spouse Oksana, and their adorable twins Simona and Alex were in Berlin then. They left Kyiv as soon as they heard the sounds of rockets on February 24.",[1694,6621,6622,6629],{},[14,6623,6624,6625,6628],{},"\"I have had several episodes of epilepsy in the past, – ",[175,6626,6627],{},"Bela says"," – I've been in remission for many years, so I couldn't allow the recurrence of attacks, as the consequences could be disastrous. When I felt the approach of an attack, I understood that this fear was beyond my strength. In addition, the fear for my kids was the strongest. An animal instinct makes you move forward and run away from danger.",[14,6630,6631],{},"We have spent three days in our car, running away \"from the grey wolves,\" as we explained to the children. They touched my belly, checking if I am really pregnant. By then, I was utterly swollen from a long trip, and my only dream was to wash up and go to bed.\"",[14,6633,6634],{},"The family reached the border, spent a couple of days in Poland, and went to Berlin, where they found a temporary shelter. Although they got a roof over their head in a safe country, memories of the war were breathing down their necks. ",[1694,6636,6637],{},[14,6638,6639,6640],{},"\"We crouched at the sharp sounds of agarbage truck and the sounds of helicopters,\" – ",[175,6641,6642],{},"Bela recalls.",[14,6644,6645],{},"Moreover, their temporary shelter is located in a Russian-speaking district of Berlin. For Ukrainians Russian language (accent) is usually a painful trigger.",[14,6647,6648],{},"Soon, woman got a message from her former colleague that she was waiting for them in Melbourne (Australia), but the family still hoped to return home.",[14,6650,6651],{},[284,6652],{"alt":18,"src":6653},"/images/uploads/23.png",[1694,6655,6656,6659],{},[14,6657,6658],{}," \"I planned to give birth in Kyiv, and Berlin seemed like a great location – close to Kyiv, I have friends, we know this city, I know the German language. We just had to wait a bit... just a few days, one more week…",[14,6660,6661],{},"A month later, we realized that the war was dragging on and it would be difficult to return with small children and a newborn (or give birth in Kyiv). The situation was heating up because articles appeared in the media about the impending nuclear attack on Europe. Even on the playground, all the talk was only about politics. It was impossible to live in fear. I lost my appetite; some days, I cried and could not do anything else. Despite the care of our friends in Berlin (from finding a kindergarten to just hugging), it was not enough.\"",[14,6663,6664],{},"Consulate in Berlin denied registering Bala's future newborn baby as a citizen of Ukraine because Ukraine does not recognize same-sex marriage. So the couple decided to move on. ",[1694,6666,6667],{},[14,6668,6669,6670,6673,6674,6677],{},"\"I could still fly on airplanes (",[1096,6671,6672],{},"most airlines restrict travel in late pregnancy","). We counted the days. My colleague's invitation to Melbourne was still relevant. By the way, my spouse is a citizen of Ukraine. She was granted her Australian visa very quickly. There was no answer for me though. I guess the reason was my citizenship: it is Russian. I got it when my mother ran away in 1994 from the war in Georgia to Russia, where her brother lived. I spent ten years of my life in Tbilisi (Georgia), 11 years in Russia, and 16 years in my beloved Kyiv. I consider Kyiv ",[1096,6675,6676],{},"my hometown",", where my children were born, where I built my career and successful business, met Oksana, and started our family.\"",[14,6679,6680],{},"Bela had been waiting for an Australian visa for two months. During this time, the couple also got a Canadian visa, which they applied for as a backup plan. Just then, they asked our organization for help.",[1694,6682,6683],{},[14,6684,6685,6686,6689],{},"\"From the moment we decided to go to Canada, everything went very quickly. We found friends of our friends in Vancouver who offered help. They found hosts for us, completely holy people. Then we reached Maple Hope Foundation. Svitlana Kominko (",[175,6687,6688],{},"CEO MHF",") connected us with Roman, who helped us with tickets to Canada. The journey to Canada was easy for us and took only one week. Svitlana helped us to furnish our rented apartment, found kind people who paid for the first month of childcare for our twins. We adore Canada for its people, open mind, and sense of security that is starting to come back to us (if you don't read the news about Ukraine), and of course, focus on the future.\"",[14,6691,6692],{},"Bela gave birth to her daughter in Vancouver on August 1.",[14,6694,6695],{},[284,6696],{"alt":18,"src":6697},"/images/uploads/232323.png",[1694,6699,6700],{},[14,6701,6702],{},"\"Our daughter, Nika (like a goddess of Victory) Stephanie (in honor of our host), became a citizen of Canada by birth. We are glad our girl was born in Canada and avoided my Russian citizenship. But, unfortunately, the Consulate of Ukraine in Vancouver rejected our request for Ukrainian citizenship for Nika again.\"",[14,6704,6705],{},"Bela is saddened by this decision and believes that recognizing same-sex marriages in Ukraine is an important manifestation of tolerance and Ukraine's approach to the civilized democratic world.",[14,6707,6708],{},"We hope that same-sex marriage will be legalised in the future, so people will be able to take care of each other.",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":6710},[],[1788],"2022-12-08T19:46:22.990Z","During our UDAP,  we met so many Ukrainians. Each of them has its own story of salvation from the war.",[6715],"/images/uploads/297225059_5633974869948903_7959640203347074696_n.jpg",{},"/en/updates/udap-participants-story-bela-and-her-family",{"title":6606,"description":6713},"en/updates/udap-participants-story-bela-and-her-family",[6721],"udap","Fv1KwsZC0IH1-rNuzRud2Qe1MSK98UvvNPZva1TOS-g",{"id":6724,"title":6725,"body":6726,"categories":6807,"date":6808,"description":6809,"extension":23,"featured_video":21,"images":6810,"meta":6812,"navigation":25,"path":6813,"pdf":21,"seo":6814,"slug":21,"stem":6815,"tags":6816,"__hash__":6817},"updates_en/en/updates/udap-results-what-we-achieved.md","What We Achieved through the Ukrainian Displaced Assistance Program",{"type":7,"value":6727,"toc":6805},[6728,6731,6734,6740,6743,6746,6753,6776,6779,6786,6789,6792,6795,6798,6801],[14,6729,6730],{},"Project completion is the most poignant moment in the life cycle of any project. It is a perfect moment for recalling good memories and summarizing the results.",[14,6732,6733],{},"So let's recap what we achieved with our Ukrainian Displaced Assistance Program (UDAP) in Vancouver. We initiated and developed this program in response to the biggest refugee crisis since the IIWW caused by the terrorist actions of Russia. We set the goal to provide displaced Ukrainian families with temporary housing, assistance with school and job placements, ESL scholarships, document preparation, and summer camps for children.",[14,6735,6736],{},[284,6737],{"alt":18,"src":6738,"title":6739},"/images/uploads/13.jpeg","Summer Camp Kolomyika for displaced Ukrainianian kids in British Columbia",[14,6741,6742],{},"The total value of the program, thanks to in-kind contributions of donors and supporters, is 250K. The active phase of this project lasted three months. During this time, our dear volunteers accompanied every displaced Ukrainian registered on the Ukrainian Vancouver portal in their journey to Canada and integration into Canadian life.",[14,6744,6745],{},"Our UDAP team helped Ukrainians with documents, flights, airport meetings, housing, getting SIN and MSP, placing children in school or summer camp, getting psychological help, writing resumes and cover letters, and finding a job.",[14,6747,6748,6749,6752],{},"Here are the ",[175,6750,6751],{},"achievements"," of our team in numbers:",[211,6754,6755,6758,6761,6764,6767,6770,6773],{},[214,6756,6757],{},"750 cases were assessed;",[214,6759,6760],{},"Shelter for 63 Ukrainian families was provided;",[214,6762,6763],{},"250K in-kind-contribution from Canadian families and corporate partners;",[214,6765,6766],{},"35K worth of scholarships for English classes from ILAC and Soloway Global Education for newcomers;",[214,6768,6769],{},"20+ successful employment cases;",[214,6771,6772],{},"15K+ for summer camps for displaced children;",[214,6774,6775],{},"3 EMDR trauma relief group therapy for displaced Ukrainians.",[14,6777,6778],{},"Besides, working alongside First Track Development and SUCCESS, we established a pilot project called Operation Welcome Home aimed at helping Ukrainians who fled the war to Vancouver with housing.",[795,6780,6782],{"style":6781},"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative; margin: 20px 0;",[799,6783],{"src":6784,"style":801,"frameBorder":804,"allow":6785,"allowFullScreen":25},"https://player.vimeo.com/video/745166504?h=ca646a7699","autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture",[838,6787],{"src":6788},"https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js",[14,6790,6791],{},"The project was designed to secure ten units when it first started, but now has 40 units available for displaced Ukrainians. Combined with other vacant units, Operation Welcome Home has provided homes to 50 families since May. These homes can sit vacant for up to 18 months while development is pending.",[14,6793,6794],{},"We are grateful to our volunteers, partners, and donors for investing your precious time in this meaningful work and helping displaced Ukrainians.",[14,6796,6797],{},"Please enjoy this video. Maple Hope organized this hospitable potluck for Woodridge Homes, who provided free housing for six months to three Ukrainian families in Port Moody.",[14,6799,6800],{},"Video was made by Aleksandra Kharkova.",[406,6802,6804],{"id":6803},"1sh55k9Suo0","\nRead article about UDAP participant [here](https://www.maplehopefoundation.org/updates/udap-participants-story-bela-and-her-family/).",{"title":18,"searchDepth":19,"depth":19,"links":6806},[],[1788],"2022-11-22T03:21:24.637Z","Let's recap what we achieved with our Ukrainian Displaced Assistance Program (UDAP) in Vancouver. 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Their professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process seamless.",[14,6858,6859],{},"We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the students from the University of British Columbia (UBC), the President of UBC Ukrainian Student Union, Tetiana Poliakova, and the students from Simon Fraser University (SFU). Your participation as volunteers added a vibrant touch to the event. Your dedication and willingness help exemplify the spirit of unity and solidarity within our community. Thank you!",[14,6861,6862],{},"Last but certainly not least, a heartfelt thank you to each and every individual who joined us last Sunday. Your presence and support were a source of great strength and solace. 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The Walk of Honor was a powerful demonstration of respect and gratitude, both in person and through generous donations on our website.",[14,6893,6894],{},"People from all walks of life, many with loved ones who sacrificed for freedom, joined hands to commemorate their heroes. Names of these courageous individuals were inscribed on a solemn red and black wreath, which we carried with the utmost respect through the city's main routes.",[14,6896,6897],{},"What made this event even more special was the overwhelming sense of unity. Not only did we come together with our fellow community members, but we also felt a profound connection with those in Ukraine who are still fighting, volunteering, mourning, healing, and supporting the battle for freedom.",[14,6899,6900],{},"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the city mayors who participated, the media for their valuable coverage, and the police for their assistance in road closures. 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The program’s mission is to provide Ukrainian veterans with empowering, sustainable change by introducing, implementing and expanding the world-renowned Canadian Veteran Transition Program (VTP) in Ukraine. With the number of wounded and internally displaced soldiers and civilians exceeding the tens of thousands, and a decline in the state’s financial and social resources, the mental health issue for Ukrainian veterans is critical and pressing.",[14,7061,7062],{},"More specifically, The VRT is directed at facilitating knowledge transfer from Canadian specialists to Ukrainian mental health practitioners; delivering recovery workshops to Ukrainian veterans suffering from PTSD and post-war trauma; and developing a sustainable network of trainers and participants to provide on-going support and program development over an initial 1-year period starting in the spring of 2018.",[14,7064,7065],{},"VRT is a highly-acclaimed group-based therapy method developed at the University of British Columbia by psychologists and medical experts to help men transition from military service to productive civilian lives. Over 600 Canadian veterans have participated in the program to date, all of whom reported meaningful benefits. Recent and ongoing research has shown reduced trauma symptoms, decreased depression and increased self-esteem. Approximately 90% of those who complete the program move on to new career opportunities and again become productive, contributing citizens. The program has been successfully implemented in Australia and is ready to be introduced to other countries.",[14,7067,7068],{},"The Maple Hope Foundation has partnered with the VTP team at the University of British Columbia and under the guidance of the program’s founder, Dr. Marvin Westwood, they have adapted the program to fit the Ukrainian culture and context. Their aim is to provide both immediate intervention for men returning from military service, as well as long-term support of veterans and their families. VRT also fosters the education and professional development of the service providers in Ukraine, who will be equipped with crucial skills and latest tools to assist their trauma patients. The Ukrainian name of the program is “Я Повернувся” (“I’ve Returned”), a powerful symbol for the program’s mission to enable soldiers to return to their lives and families, both mentally and physically.",[406,7070,7072,7073,7076,7079,7082],{"id":7071},"mb2CXiIMbTw","\nThe Pilot Project will be launched in the spring of 2018. A team of 6 Canadian clinicians and psychologists will deliver an intensive 2-week training to 8 Ukrainian mental health practitioners. After the training, Ukrainian and Canadian teams will co-jointly deliver 4 Veteran Recovery workshops to 24 veterans in total. 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We ask you to join our mission to give back to the veterans of Ukraine for their courage and military service, and help them recover and return to civilian life. 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We are so grateful for all of the support we have felt from you all over the last week. 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