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10 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИПЕНЬ-СЕРПЕНЬ 2017 UNWLA Social Welfare program in Ukraine, and Dr. Vasyl Pazinyak, a deputy to the Ukrainian Parlia- ment of the VII convocation, who has been indispensable in Dr. Furtak’s work. We sincerely thank you for your support and dedication to our projects. I, and the members of our Board with whom we’ve trav- eled across Ukraine, have had the privilege and moving experience of looking into the eyes of the young men who have sacrificed so much to protect their country. Their sad eyes reflect the pain of their wound- ed bodies, but their clear greetings, "Glory to Ukraine!"—regardless of whether the soldier is Ukrainian or Russian speaking—provide the motivation and incentive for us to continue this work and in this man- ner: face to face. This project was initiated and is being carried out with UNWLA sincerity and from the heart of every UNWLA member. And this project is one which is based “on the spirit of the times”! The UNWLA has also supported a project which is ahead of the spirit of the times. The most sig- nificant initiative of the UNWLA since 2014 has been the financing of the "Space of Hope," a center for psychological trauma treatment, a center created within the framework of the Institute of Mental Health of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Historically, taboos were imposed on mental health prob- lems in Ukraine and such issues were not taken seriously. For this reason, among many others, the UN- WLA is very proud to have played an important role in the development of the "Space of Hope," a literal and symbolic name. One of the most difficult and severe side-effects of a long war is psychological trau- ma. Complete treatment requires both physical therapy (physical rehabilitation) and spiritual treatment (mental rehabilitation). It is important to note that our agreement with the Institute for Mental Health ensures that the population affected by this war will undergo treatment free of charge. This project, we believe, deserves to be categorized as "Ahead of the Spirit of the Times.” And this categorization can be applied to the above-mentioned projects as well as to other pro- jects and initiatives begun or celebrated or enhanced during 2016. For example: • our highly rated Scholarship Program, marking its 50th anniversary this year; • the funding of summer and Christmas children's camps through Fr. Stepan Sus, head Chaplain of Lviv, for children who lost their father because of the war and/or children from the eastern occupied territo- ries of Ukraine; • for our seven-year partnership with Dr. Gennadiy Fuzaylov and the annual free clinics held for pediatric burn victims; • for the administration of the Kovaliv awards for literature and history, a program which also celebrates 50 years of activity in 2017; • for the successful continuation of the Women's Studies Lectureship at the Ukrainian Catholic Universi- ty UCU, etc., etc., etc. In 2017, Ukraine, for the very first time at a national level, recognized the charitable work of the UNWLA, and our organization, as the winner of a national competition entitled "Charitable Ukraine" in the category "Aid from Abroad," received the "Angel of Goodness" award, a great achievement consider- ing the fact that a record number of 744 applications were submitted for the 2016 competition. I extend a heartfelt Congratulations to our supporters and donors as well; we achieved this recognition TOGETH- ER. Thank you! During this difficult time for Ukrainians in Ukraine, as I mentioned above, our diaspora organi- zations’ activity has intensified. An important role in today’s diapora is played by the new wave of immi- grants from Ukraine who are contributing their talents, their ideas, their energy to these endeavors. The UNWLA is very proud that the women who have most recently arrived from Ukraine have begun to join our organization, understanding the immense potential of our joint efforts. We are pleased to announce that these women have created three new UNWLA branches since 2014: Branch 137 in New Jersey, Branch 138 in Ohio, and Branch 139 in Connecticut. Congratulations! And welcome ! Please allow me to recount two very interesting historical episodes in the history of women's ac- tivities in America, episodes which can give us a historical perspective during this convention. In 1931, A. Lyateshewsky, a member of the New York diaspora community, wrote in the Almanac of the Ukrainian Women's Community of New York: "Despite her domestic responsibilities, a Ukrainian woman in Ameri- ca carries heavy and difficult tasks on her shoulders—tasks on behalf of the Ukrainian people. To a large extent, our future as a diaspora in America depends on her.” This was in 1931! The second episode centers on Olena Lototska, who was President of the UNWLA for 25 years and became Honorary President in 1965, and who mentioned in her writings being surprised by the meetings of the first UNWLA branches, when the members, after a long day of work and family
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