January 22nd is Day of Unity in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a statement in front of St. Sophia Square in Kyiv –
“Millions of us are together. And together we were able to withstand, to keep Ukraine together, to repel the occupier, to hold back this great invasion together. This word “together” hides the strength of Ukrainians. It’s about us, about what we are capable of when we choose not our own ambitions, but choose Ukraine. We choose its interests. … Every year on this day we have always recalled these lessons of unity, we have made human chains, we have said how important it is to preserve unity and stand side by side. But the day came and we had to prove it. February 24. The day that became a decisive moment. It became a challenge. A test of unity, of maturity, of faith in Ukraine. And we united. All Ukrainians united. Not declaratively, not on paper, not by some team, but by a call from within.”
As we share with you the Day of Unity image from @uapostcards Instagram post, we decided to revisit an article we wrote in November 2023 about UAPostcards [revised].
You think that you can only send postcards to Defenders?
Maybe you’d like to receive a postcard from a Defender?
UA Postcards is a group of volunteers with a goal to get what Ukraine’s Defenders need. Vital supplies like tourniquets, first-aid kits, or bulletproof vests. Helmets. Drones and even vehicles. This tiny organization donates ALL profits for the purchase of non-lethal supplies for frontline Defenders.
I’ve had a life-long love for postcarding and wanted to add to my efforts to support Ukraine. So, I decided to purchase a card, written to me by a UA Postcards volunteer, “Every life is a whole universe”.
The online process was simple and the card arrived in reasonable time (given the war), and in great shape. No bullet holes through the middle. The handwritten message was personal and meaningful to me.
When I mail a postcard from Canada to Ukraine, the cost, including postcard and postage, averages about $6.00 (Cdn). For a $10.00 donation, I received a card from a Defender knowing that my donation goes directly to much-needed supplies.
And, I have to be frank.
Who can resist the cheeky invitation from UA Postcards to buy cards written by Defenders? Here’s what their website says –
What can your postcard buy?
A simple piece of paper can transform into a bunch of cool and useful things. And most importantly, you can do it at any time from anywhere in the world.
HELMETS
Unlike Russian soldiers, Ukrainians have brains that need to be protected.
TACTICAL MEDICINE
Ukraine has great fighters, but unfortunately not always equipped with first aid kits.
CLOTHING
Russian soldiers surrender in order to get a better look at the beautiful uniform of our soldiers.
BULLETPROOF VESTS
Ukraine fighters don’t like getting shot since it distracts them from defending our homeland.
DRONES
To save more lives during the fight we need to use more drones and robots.
VEHICLES
A pickup truck is not an armored car but it’s cheap and easy to buy. It’s used on the battlefield to evacuate wounded soldiers and deliver supplies.
And, there’s more!
You can purchase cards to be sent to Defenders by the UA Postcards volunteers.
You can also purchase powerful postcards with Ukrainian themes, to be sent to Russian embassies, all over the world. These messages remind Russia that the world is watching, and that we support Ukraine.
A small postcard can have an impact.
It can save lives. Really!
Take a look at UA Postcards website.
Maybe buy a postcard written to you, or one written to someone you know. Maybe you like Pushka, the Cat, or want to send someone Birthday Wishes for Freedom.
Or, have one written to a Defender or to a Russian Embassy. There are many.
All options, and postcards, are excellent choices for a creative way to communicate your support for Ukraine. Like this one, “ … Do what you have to do.”
Postcards to the Front (Canada / Канада) 
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