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### **Kateryna Zhylka**
**Kateryna is a Ukrainian actress and a board member of Ridna Shkola (a Ukrainian school) in Los Angeles, CA.** She was an active volunteer in non-profit organizations in Ukraine, such as UFPA (Ukrainian Family Planning Association) Youth, POLICY Project and UNICEF Ukraine. Following her passion and interest in Women and Children’s rights, Kateryna obtained a Master’s degree in public health and International Relations, followed by a PhD in Public Administration back in 2015. In 2019, Kateryna joined the Board of a Ukrainian school in Los Angeles to help preserve and promote Ukrainian culture and language for future generations of Ukrainian children.CloseCo-Founder & Secretary
### **Julia Osher**
**Julia is an attorney and a mother of 3.** She was born in Lviv, Ukraine and moved to Canada with her family as a teenager. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Toronto and a law degree from University of Chicago. Julia worked as a real estate attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher until she started a family and became its Chief Home Officer. She is passionate about helping support Ukraine.CloseCo-founder
### **Sam Marks**
Originally born in the USA, Sam has lived internationally for the last 12 years and now resides in Spain. He is an entrepreneur at heart, while also running the podcast Invest Like a Boss as an educational service to help others learn to do "do-it-yourself" investing. Recognizing the extensive future need for support as a consequence of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Sam joined the board of BFF UCW with a view of providing longer term aid to women and children in need. CloseCo-Founder & Treasurer
### **Igor Kosenko**
**Igor is a Los Angeles based cinematographer.** He was born and raised in Ukraine and moved to Barcelona, Spain after graduating high school.  After completing a Master’s degree in Business Administration and working in finance for a few years, he followed his passion and went to study filmmaking. Igor moved to Los Angeles to start working as cinematographer. Since 2014, he has been working on films dedicated to show the truth about war in Ukraine, The Last Tape, and the Boy of War. Both documentaries got awarded and recognized at various international film festivals, such as Molodist Kiev International Film Festival, Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival and Deutscher Kurzfilmpreis.Close
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# Saving lives & creating future for Ukrainian children and women
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## Ongoing Projects
!### **Orphanages in Need of Immediate Aid**We are working tirelessly to provide ongoing support and basic needs to children in need. More than 100 preschool-aged children who have been relocated from Zaporizhia are currently in need of such support, and the foundation is doing everything possible to meet their needs. Additionally, another orphanage that has relocated from Dnipro is home to 180 children, 80 of whom have special neurodevelopmental disabilities that require specific care and support. BFF UCW is committed to helping these children by providing the resources to ensure their growth and development, including access to medical and rehabilitation facilities, food, clothing, and other essentials.
!### **Building 10 Educational hubs**The schools and infrastructure in Ukraine have been severely damaged, leaving many children without access to education. However, efforts are being made to address this critical issue. BFF UCW is working closely with a local partner and the Lyman administration to establish education hubs in the area for 400 children. To set up each hub, internet (starlink), power (generator), smart books for the children and teachers, and basic school supplies are required. Since the beginning of the year, four education hubs have already been established, but much more work is needed to ensure that every child in the area has access to education. With continued support, BFF UCW and its partners are committed to creating a brighter future for these children by providing them with the education they need to succeed.
!### **Helping Foster families in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblast**Providing essentials such as food and clothing to families fostering children who have lost their parents is a critical need in many communities around the world. The reality is that some families have taken on a staggering number of children in need, with some fostering as many as 10 kids. In some cases, these children have recently returned from russia, where they have experienced significant trauma and upheaval. In response to this urgent need, efforts have been made to provide assistance to these families, including the delivery of 500 pounds of clothing. However, there are still thousands of children in need of such support, and ongoing efforts are required to ensure that these vulnerable individuals receive the care and attention they deserve. By coming together as a community and supporting families who are fostering children, we can help to ensure that these children have access to the essentials they need to thrive and grow into healthy, resilient adults.
!### **Mukachevo orphanage Medical Facility**The relocation of an orphanage from Dnipro has brought attention to the needs of 180 children, including 80 who require ongoing support due to their special neurodevelopmental disabilities. These children require not only basic needs, but also access to a rehabilitation and medical facility on site to address their unique needs. Fortunately, the organization behind the orphanage has already raised funds to construct the facility, and is seeking additional support to provide medical and rehabilitation equipment for the children. With the ongoing assistance of BFF UCW and compassionate individuals and organizations, these children can receive the care and support they require to thrive and reach their full potential.
View all projects!### **Orphanages in Need of Immediate Aid**We are working tirelessly to provide ongoing support and basic needs to children in need. More than 100 preschool-aged children who have been relocated from Zaporizhia are currently in need of such support, and the foundation is doing everything possible to meet their needs. Additionally, another orphanage that has relocated from Dnipro is home to 180 children, 80 of whom have special neurodevelopmental disabilities that require specific care and support. BFF UCW is committed to helping these children by providing the resources to ensure their growth and development, including access to medical and rehabilitation facilities, food, clothing, and other essentials.
View all posts!Who we are**Brighter Future For Ukrainian Children & Women** is a non-profit organization based in LA, California and was created in response to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022.Our missionCreation a long-term care programs for children, women and hospitals, through health, rehabilitation, humanitarian aid, social and educational programs. These programs will provide essential and life-changing support to millions of Ukrainian women and children, as well as hospitals across war-torn Ukraine.!!Our missionCreation a long-term care programs for children, women and hospitals, through health, rehabilitation, humanitarian aid, social and educational programs. These programs will provide essential and life-changing support to millions of Ukrainian women and children, as well as hospitals across war-torn Ukraine.!Since the beginning of war, we have helped many people, hospitals, and shelters using our trusted network of volunteers and friends in Ukraine, Spain and Poland.Stay UpdatedDonate NowDonate now
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**BFF UCW is a registered non-profit organization (EIN 882145183) dedicated to raising awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world and providing humanitarian & medical aid to Ukrainian women and children. Our fiscal sponsor is 501(c)(3) nonprofit Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS)**.
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## What we do
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### V.A.C.® Therapy for Wounds
We delivered such devices to Vinnytsia Hospital, Ukraine.💙💛
Since its introduction in 1995 in the US, V.A.C.® Therapy has changed the way wounds are managed. With more published clinical evidence than any other form of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, V.A.C.® Therapy has been selected as the treatment of choice for more than 10 million wounds worldwide.
### 27 boxes of medical aid
One of the areas of assistance from BFF UCW is humanitarian aid
Our first most necessary package aid – 27 boxes of medical aid bought in Barcelona.Special thanks for the help Svitlana Kolksnichenko, an official volunteer of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Barcelona, Spain.
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### Cultural Diplomacy
As part of a cultural diplomacy initiative, BFF UCW organized meetings of Ukrainian artists with students of Ridna Shkola in Los Angeles💙💛
The events featured a range of Ukrainian artists, including Tina Karol, a singer and actress with a powerful voice and emotional performances. Also included were Kalush Orchestra, the winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2022, Oleksandra Zaritska of KAZKA band, Alyona Alyona, Jerry Heil, and Kola. Each of these artists has their own unique style and contributes to the diverse cultural landscape of Ukraine. The artistshad a chance to meet newly arrived Ukrainian kids and families in Los Angeles who were forced to leave their homes and provide them with support and solidarity.
### Performer of Each Transplantat
Our help is expanding to Medical Center in Vinnytsia
Our contribution has helped the hospital purchase a Performer of Each Transplantat, a highly advanced medical device that will aid in performing life-saving transplants. The Military Medical Center is renowned for its advanced surgical departments, rehabilitation institute, and top-quality medical care. With our support, the hospital will be able to improve the quality of care they offer and positively impact the lives of many patients in need.
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### Cross-border collaboration
Volunteers from Poland and Ukraine Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Displaced Families and Orphanage in Ukraine
Our volunteers from Poland and Ukraine recently joined forces with the "Maidan Hidnosti" charity foundation to deliver a shipment of much-needed humanitarian aid to an orphanage and displaced families in Ukraine. The aid, including basic hygiene supplies, school supplies, food, and bedding, arrived at a critical time and made a significant impact on more than 100 small children from Kharkiv who were brought to the orphanage.
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