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20 OUR LIFE • June-July 2026 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS Branch 147 Launches Many Faces, One Force Art Project As we all know, the UNWLA is the oldest Ukrainian women’s organization in the U.S. While our Branch 147 is still relatively new — just about two years old — we are proud to carry forward the mission and legacy of the Ukrainian women who founded this powerful movement. That is why it felt only natural for us, as a women’s organization, to launch a women-led project. Experi - ence shows that the responsibility for many educa - tional and cultural initiatives often rests on women’s shoulders. We are honored to have such dedicated and talented women in our branch who rise to this challenge with grace and strength. Our project, Many Faces, One Force , features por - traits of women volunteers — from young girls who help whenever they can to leaders who have spent over a decade championing impactful initiatives and earning recognition both in Ukraine and across the diaspora. The portraits celebrate both Ukrainian and Ameri - can women: nonprofit leaders, steadfast supporters of Ukraine, politicians, artists, singers, and communi - ty figures. Among them are representatives from San Antonio and Austin, members of local city councils, the Mayor of San Antonio, and even members of the U.S. Congress. It is a profound honor to highlight the solidarity between Ukrainian and American wom - en — women who, in different ways, have stood with Ukraine and shaped the communities around them. This year, San Antonio hosted a cultural advocacy event dedicated to the Many Faces, One Force proj- ect. The exhibition brought together portraits of prominent women — civic leaders and volunteers whose contributions are essential to the develop - ment of local communities. Without their daily ef - forts, civic engagement at the grassroots level would be significantly more limited. A distinctive feature of this event was the prom - inent inclusion of San Antonio–based activists. This carries symbolic meaning, as the exhibition was pre - sented in San Antonio for the first time. The project debuted in March 2025 in Austin at the Ukrainian Festival in Leander, TX, in a historic homestead setting. The event celebrated resilience, Olenka Bravo , Branch 147, Austin – San Antonio, TX creativity, and the collective power of women who make a difference. Thanks to our member Iryna Lis - chynska, the exhibition was also presented in one of Austin’s most prestigious galleries later that year. A particularly significant moment was the visit of the newly elected mayor of San Antonio, Gina Ortiz Jones — her first public cultural event following the election. A portrait of the mayor was created spe - cifically for the occasion by talented artist Iana Ni - kutina, the Branch 147 member behind the Many Faces, One Force project. During her campaign, Ms. Ortiz Jones demon - strated a clear and consistent stance in support of Ukraine. She attended events featuring Ukrain - ian activists, participated in panel discussions, and took part in rallies and community gatherings in support of Ukraine. Leaders of the San Antonio Ukrainian commu - nity were also invited to attend her inauguration. Among those present was Olenka Bravo, who at - tended with her son. Thus, the exhibition became not only a cultural event but also an important symbol of support, sol - idarity, and recognition of the Ukrainian communi - ty’s contribution to the life of the city. Mayor Ortiz Jones is also familiar with the Ukrainian slogan “Sla - va Ukraini!” Iana Nikutina’s goal in creating Many Faces, One Force was to honor these remarkable women — women who volunteer, teach, lead, and initiate meaningful projects, both large and small. Their work uplifts others, bridges cultures, and builds community. “These portraits are my personal expression of deep gratitude — for their strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment to making a differ - ence,” Iana said. “In late 2024, a serendipitous conversation with Branch 147 president Kateryna Voinova set the wheels in motion for what would become my solo exhibition. Kateryna suggested that we create an engaging and meaningful art project together. Coincidentally, I had already been developing an idea for several weeks — a project dedicated to
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