Category: Interview
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South African Solidarity with Ukraine
During travels in Africa, we connected with the Ukrainian Association of South Africa (UAZA), which has now hosted two successful postcard-writing events. UAZA participated in A Taste of Belgium, raising awareness about Ukraine and showcasing Odesa souvenirs. Many South Africans expressed solidarity, writing postcards to Defenders at the front lines, fostering connections between nations.
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Doors, through the horrors of war
Ruslan Kurt, a Crimean-Ukrainian activist artist created the “Doors Through the Horrors of War” installation, showcasing doors damaged by Russian aggression, and representing the loss experienced by Ukrainians. The project aims to convey solidarity and the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
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Writing postcards to Defenders is a sad joy
We keep bumping into the good deeds of Anne – Postcrossing ID Queen of the Hounds – who recommends this project to other Postcrossers. For example, Renee who lives in Chicago, Illinois. After learning about Postcards to the Front from Anne, she started to send some fabulous cards to Defenders. Including a lot of cute…
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Postcard support gives strength and courage
Zaporizhzhia, an industrial city in Ukraine, struggles under occupation due to the ongoing invasion that began in February 2022. Nadia, a pharmacist, finds strength through global support via postcards, highlighting the emotional impact on Ukrainian defenders. She emphasizes the need for continued support from around the world.
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How Fedia took Postcards to the Front to Chicago
After WWII, ODUM was founded in Canada and the U.S. by Eastern Ukrainians aiming to preserve their heritage. Fedia Kourbatov promotes support for Ukraine’s Defenders by organizing postcard-writing at his mother’s shop, MAK Chicago. He believes these messages boost morale and foster global solidarity, reinforcing cultural pride and community engagement.
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It’s so hard to cope with all the sorrows … a postcard makes you feel that you are not alone
It’s easy to make meaningful connections with Ukraine / Ukrainians. Postcard communication during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, plays a meaningful role in the emotional support provided to Defenders and Ukrainians all round, as well as contributes to the resilience of Ukrainians amid adversity.
Postcards to the Front (Canada / Канада) 