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XXXIІI Конвенція СУА 158 over decisions and monitor as to where humanitarian aid would be delivered so that regular updates could be provided to donors and followers. In line with the objectives of UNWLA – Advocate, Educate, Cultivate, Care – Branch 10 launched a series of creative, culturally focused fundraising events. In October 2022, Branch 10 together with Branch 67, hosted a master class “Making Didukhy.” A Christmas photo session with a professional photographer was organized that generated donations, and also provided immense positivity during a difficult time. Soyuz- ianky of Branch 10 provided an opportunity for families to create beautiful memories through carefully staged photo sessions in Ukrainian embroidery and traditional décor . On December 1, 2022, Branch 10 hosted the “Ukraine War Photo Exhibition,” in collaboration with the Ukrainian League of Philadelphia. The work of several war photographers and correspondents was dis- played and the event received media coverage. During this event, Branch 10 welcomed Anton Kovalchuk, a soldier from the Azov Battalion. Branch 10 sponsored Anton to receive an arm prosthesis in the United States. Branch 10 continued to raise funds for Anton’s prosthetic, and to raise awareness about the atroc - ities of russia’s war in Ukraine. Sponsoring Anton was a significant administrative effort that members of Branch 10 undertook in collaboration with Soyuz Ukrainok in Kalush. Anton needed new documents to replace those lost during the war, exit visa, entry visa, travel documents, vaccinations, living arrangements, and raising a sum of at least $35,000 in the short period of three months for his travel and stay. To ensure success of this effort, Branch 10 received guidance from the organization Revived Soldiers of Ukraine, and worked with a prosthetics center in nearby Eddystone. Less than a month after his arrival, Anton received his new prosthetic arm! Members of Branch 10 had the honor to accompany Anton to the 100-year celebration of “Carol of the Bells” at Carnegie Hall in New York City, as well as to an event in Washington, DC organized by the Em- bassy of Ukraine to honor Ukrainian soldiers. In early February 2023, Anton returned to Ukraine, where he continues to serve with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in a non-combat setting. Branch 10 began to raise funds in support of women defenders of Ukraine. Upon learning that the combat medic who saved Anton’s life was a woman, with a pseudo Valkyria, Branch 10 engaged directly with her to purchase and ship medical supplies, valued at more than $20,000, to her unit that provides medical care and evacuations to Ukrainian soldiers in some of the most dangerous zones on the frontlines. During Women’s History Month in March 2023, Branch 10 honored several important women in Ukraine’s fight for freedom and peace through a social media campaign. Combat medic Valkyria, who joined Ukraine’s fight against russia immediately at the start of the war, was an honoree. Other heroines included Yuliia “Taira” Paievska, Lina Kostenko, Maria Prymachenko, Solomiya Krushelnytska, Maria Zankovetska, and Olena Zelenska. Branch 10 aims to bring attention to, and further highlight, the critical role of all women in the war effort, including female soldiers and combat medics, doctors, nurses, volunteers, teachers, moth- ers, daughters, grandmothers, and sisters. Branch 10 was honored to join the UNWLA initiative to provide military uniforms for Ukrainian female defenders through a collaboration with the Zemliachka non-profit. In preparation for Easter festivities in 2023, Branch 10 hosted a paska -baking and decorating class, as well as an Easter-themed photo session with a professional photographer. Branch 10 also hosted an embroidery masterclass on Den’ Vyshyvanky – a beautiful and inspiring event in which Ukrainian women (and a few men) joined an intimate class where they embroidered a map of Ukraine and learned about the different embroidery styles of Ukraine’s regions. Summer 2023 was quite busy. In response to the damage from the destruction of Kakhovka Dam, Branch 10 raised thousands of dollars used to purchase rescue and life-saving items, including boats for evacuation, purifying filters and tablets. Branch 10 members participated in local Ukrainian festivals and conducted a
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