The Ukraine Action Summit held on April 12-16, 2024 in Washington, D.C., was a fantastic occasion of unity and advocacy. UCU Foundation CEO Annetta Hewko and Chief Development Officer Alex Kuzma met with many supporters and activists from all over the country. They rallied to lend their voices to the idea that it is time to put people’s lives ahead of politics. The 2-day Summit reminded us all about the power of coming together for a common cause.

UCU Foundation Chief Development Officer meets with the Louisiana delegation at the Ukraine Action Summit. From left to right: Sofia Polyakova, Alex Kuzma, Iryna Sertich, Philip Sertich and Rachel Smith.

Alex Kuzma meets with Mississippi and Louisiana leaders Rodney Mast and Sofia Polyakova;

The Connecticut/New England delegation meets with Congressman John Larson to thank him for his long-standing support of Ukraine. From left to right: Maria and Dr. Leo Wolansky, Tedrowe Bonner, Congressman Larson, Alexander Kuzma, Viktoria Yatsenko, representing Connecticut plus Janine Winn of Maine and Marcia Amidon of New Hampshire.

Annetta Hewko meets with UCU donors Natalia Dobrovolska and Martha Fedoriw.

Alex Kuzma meets with Ukrainian Evangelical leaders from Kyiv, Odessa, and Sacramento.

Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Father Robert Hitchens meet with activists at Ukraine House during the April 15th reception.

UCU Foundation CEO Annetta Hewko (right) joins Chief Development Officer Alex Kuzma and other Connecticut activists – Tedrowe Bonner and Viktoria Yatsenko on the US Capitol Lawn to show support for Ukraine.


