Every single card is greatly appreciated. Each one makes a difference in a difficult day. Here are some tips to ensure that your messages of support easily reach the hearts of the Defenders.

• As English is not Ukrainians’ first language, it is best to keep messages simple and brief. And please print. You can fill up space on your card with drawings; it doesn’t matter how simple. Try hearts (with blue on the top, and yellow on the bottom, like the Ukrainian flag), a sunshine, a colourful doodle, simple flowers, or a sunflower. Do you do any art form, like Zentangle?
• Did you know … there are many Australians and Canadians standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukrainian Defenders? Consider adding something that your compatriots might appreciate, like a flag image or other icon that would be recognizable. Maybe add a line, “Hello to any Canadian / Australian standing with you on the Front Lines!”
• Ukraine is a multi-national, multi-religious country. Therefore, please use supportive phrases that do not invoke any one particular faith or belief.
• Defenders deeply miss their families, and all the young people in their lives. Defenders are particularly moved when they receive cards from a child. Maybe there’s a child in your life who could sit with you to write some cards together with you, or draw some pictures on the cards you write?
• PLEASE: do not add any contact information on your card. No email address. No mailing address. Just your name and where you’re from. For two reasons: the Defenders really don’t have time to write back AND for safety purposes. Thank you for respecting this request from Postcards in Ukraine.

– Tamara, Ira and Marichka