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22 OUR LIFE • August 2026 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS Branch 8 Event Highlights Impact of War on Ukrainian Children Desia Joseph , President, Branch 8, Cleveland, OH On Sunday, April 26, UNWLA Branch 8, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University’s student organiza- tion Project Ukraine, hosted a powerful program highlighting the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s children. Held at CWRU’s Strosacker Auditorium, the event unfolded in two parts. Nathaniel Raymond, Execu- tive Director of the Yale Huma- nitarian Research Lab, opened the program via Zoom with a compelling overview of the Lab’s methodology for track - ing abducted children and its key findings. His presentation was both sobering and galva- nizing — so absorbing that the auditorium was completely silent — and culminated in a clear call to action. The program continued with the emotionally powerful doc - umentary Children in the Fire by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky. The audi - ence was left breathless by the film, which bears witness to the resilience of Ukraine’s children while underscoring the urgency of global awareness. Following the screening, at - tendees — including members of the university, the Ukrainian community, local churches, and friends — gathered for crepes, kolaczki, tea, and conversation. This time of fellowship rein- forced the evening’s central message: we are not power - less. Each person has the abil - ity — and the responsibility — to act. Participants received a fact sheet outlining concrete steps they could take, including: contacting legislators to sup - Dozia Krislaty, Branch 8 cultural co- ordinator, with student projectionist David Kaplan. Branch 8 president Desia Joseph. Emily Goodpaster, co-president of Project Ukraine. Myroslava Downey, VP of Branch 8. port Senate Resolution 236 and House Resolution 564, which call for the return of abducted Ukrainian children prior to any final peace agreement; donating to the UNWLA Children’s Fund; and supporting the film by rating it online to expand its reach and raise awareness. Desia Joseph, branch President and Advocacy Coordinator, pro- vided both the opening and the closing remarks, emphasizing that change begins with informed and committed individuals. Emily Goodpaster, Co-President of Proj- ect Ukraine, managed the Zoom presentation with Nathaniel Ray - mond and also played a key role in organizing the impactful event. Past-President Chrystia Fedynsky facilitated the creation of pro- motional material. Printing was courtesy of the Cleveland Self- reliance Federal Credit Union. Myroslava Downey, Vice Presi- dent of Branch 8, arranged and oversaw the delicious selection of Ukrainian delectables, creat - ing a warm and welcoming space for conversation. Halyna Yarema, UNWLA Ohio Regional President, was also instrumental in the food arrangements.
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