Below we share Ukrainian Catholic University’s second month of war update through their comprehensive report of activities and funds spent. With the support of donors worldwide, UCU has been able to contribute $2.37 million dollars to Ukraine’s victory.
Two months ago Russia began a full-scale invasion of sovereign Ukraine. Another two months have passed since the full-scale war, the war that started eight years ago. Another thirty days of never-ending prayer, hard work, and struggle. Another thirty days of boundless pride for Ukrainians and the UCU community. Another thirty of infinite gratitude to our friends and philanthropists worldwide – to all those helping us hold the line with their sincerity and implicit faith in our victory!
From February 24 to April 24, Ukrainian Catholic University contributed $2.37 million to Ukraine’s victory in the war with the Russian occupiers.
In this report, find university initiatives and daily working life.
Humanitarian Front
The UCU Volunteer Center processed 230 requests from the military, volunteers, hospitals and civilians in need. We have sent more than 30 tons of aid to more than 40 settlements.
Medical Front
UCU provided vital medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and medical units amounting to 839,900 USD, in cooperation with “Wings of Hope” Charitable Foundation.
Hospitality Front
During the two months of the war, more than 700 IDPs from 19 regions of Ukraine and more than 75 different settlements, most of them from the war-affected areas, were housed in various UCU locations.
Media Front
During the second month of the war, Ukrainian Catholic University issued two statements to the world community about Russia’s aggression against our country and 43 news articles about the current situation in Ukraine in English.
Academic Front
The university has fully resumed the educational process. It continues to search for new educational resources and opportunities to expand the offer of training courses for its students and other Ukrainian students affected by the war.
Cultural Front
UCU initiated a charity art plein air. It was attended by 11 artists forced to flee the war and temporarily move to the western part of Ukraine.