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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Листопад 2023 25 Patricia Zalisko, Press Secretary, Branch 56, North Port, FL Branch 56 has undertaken another successful humanitarian project, this one to help women soldiers fighting in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military currently has about 60,000 female soldiers, thousands of them fighting in combat on the front lines. Headed by their steadfast and hard-working president, Bohdana Puzyk, Branch 56 members led a drive to provide uniforms, feminine hygiene supplies, and necessities unique to women for female soldiers fighting the war. After researching it, Bohdana identified a volunteer group in Ukraine, Zemliachky, that manufactures uniforms specifically tailored to fit female soldiers. The manufacturer’s objective is to meet the needs of women soldiers who had complained that male uniforms were not fitting properly, and that their male counterparts’ boots were too large for their feet. They rightfully argued that ill-fitting gear was holding them back from defending their nation. Other complaints involved the soldiers’ desire to avoid urinary and gynecological problems, such as cystitis, which global news has reported to be a widespread problem. Zemliachky is producing, packaging, and providing female soldiers with combat boots, uniforms, thermal underwear, feminine hygiene products, stand-to-pee tubes, and bulletproof plates that can fit under their flak jackets. Moreover, Zemliachky charges the Ukrainian military nothing for manufacturing the uniforms and packing the supplies for female soldiers. Branch 56’s objective was also to support a manufacturer based in Ukraine – to support Ukraine’s economy and save on shipping. After doing their research and before embarking on the project, the branch sought the approval of the UNWLA to undertake the initiative. For $5,000, the branch purchased 67 uniforms for female soldiers, plus necessities like underwear and personal hygiene products, to distribute to female soldiers fighting to defend Ukraine. At its September membership meeting, Branch 56 members authorized the expenditure of an additional $11,000 for the same cause. A total of $16,000 was raised through donations to this project by branch members, all of whom are retired and on fixed incomes, and charitable non-Ukrainians in the southwest Florida community. In 2023 alone, Branch 56 raised about $28,400 for UNWLA- designated humanitarian relief funds and medical equipment or supplies. To date and since the outbreak of russia’s war on Ukraine, Branch 56 has raised about $74,000 on behalf of the UNWLA. To learn more about Zemliachky, check out their website: www. zemliachky.org. Branch 56 Helps Ukraine’s Women Soldiers Packages of uniforms and equipment for female Ukrainian soldiers are accompanied by this note, which reads: “Take care of yourself. We pray for Ukraine’s victory over our longtime enemy, and for all defenders to return to their families. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! From the members of UNWLA Branch 56, North Port, Florida.” A grateful Zemliachky volunteer in Ukraine.
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