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25 НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Липень-Cерпень 2022 You can make a difference for Ukraine – regardless of where you find yourself! As the war continues and our country’s attention shifts to other issues, our work is more important than ever. We must continue to raise our voices and speak for Ukraine. The summer months offer a few unique opportunities for advoca - cy; here are some ways to capitalize on them. If you are interested in participating in any of the follow - ing opportunities, please email advocacy@unwla.org. VIRTUAL UKRAINIAN DAYS The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) plans virtual Ukrainian Days to mirror the in-person event that they lead in Washington, DC. This is an ide - al opportunity for our branches around the country to coordinate and represent Ukraine in their communi - ties. Our goal is to have all our branches participate! ELECTION Q&A This is an election year, and there are races around the country. As politicians campaign in your area, you have a unique opportunity to introduce them to their Ukrainian constituents. Reach out to both candidates in each race and offer them a chance to meet with the leaders of the Ukrainian community. Each meet - ing provides the candidate a chance to explain their platform and what they will do (or won’t do) to sup - port Ukraine. These meetings are an invaluable tool in your political toolkit. UKRAINIAN FESTIVALS & INDEPENDENCE DAY Summer is a time of Ukrainian festivals across the country. These festivals offer a unique look into our culture and provide politicians a chance to meet all their Ukrainian constituents in one place. Reach out to all your elected officials (and candidates) – local, state, federal – and invite them to any Ukrainian events that you have planned. Check to see what your city or town has planned for Ukrainian Independence Day. If an event is already planned, coordinate Soyu - for Ukraine zianky to attend. If a Ukrainian event hasn’t been or - ganized yet, offer to coordinate something. This year it’s more important than ever to reinforce American support for Ukraine’s independence. AMERICAN RELATIONSHIP BUILDING In the months since russia began its war of aggres - sion, our members have coordinated fundraisers, events, and demonstrations around the country. As the war continues, our work must focus on educat - ing and engaging the greater American community. Which American organizations are active in your city? Do you have any local golf, country, or swim clubs? What are the largest American churches in your area? These are all opportunities for us to engage. Reach out and offer to organize a cultural evening – it’s a great fundraising opportunity and a good way to ed - ucate Americans about Ukraine and why Ukrainian territorial independence is so important. SHARE CULTURE Our members have been engaging in cultural ad - vocacy since the UNWLA was founded. Our joy for Ukraine’s cultural gifts is infectious – and it offers us another vehicle for advocacy. Think about which as - pects of Ukraine’s culture you can showcase in your local community. Whether it’s an exhibit of Ukrainian handicrafts in your local library or a vinok workshop in a park – as you share Ukraine’s culture, you reinforce the uniqueness of Ukraine’s identity. ADVOCATE FOR UKRAINIAN VOICES Russia’s messaging is insidious and continues even after our work to ban RT America. We must ensure that Americans have access to books, films, and other media that provide an accurate version of Ukraine’s history and cultural identity. We are currently de - veloping a set of tools that you can use to reach out to your local library and request Ukrainian-language books and English-language books about Ukraine. MARIANNA TRETIAK , Chair, Advocacy Committee Marianna Tretiak is a third-generation Soyuzianka. After completing her BA at Columbia and MFA at the University of Southern California, Marianna worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years as a writer and producer in televi - sion and film. She recently completed her MBA at Drexel University and is already putting her skills to work as the Chair of the UNWLA’s new Advocacy Committee. HOW YOU CAN ADVOCATE
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