![]() Nobody believed that Ukraine can win the war.These days, Ukrainian Charitable funds buy armoured vehicles and Bayraktars that make a significant impact on the battlefield. Nobody believed that the donations of ordinary people can make an impact.Now 313 days have passed since the invasion. Nobody believed Ukraine will stand for longer than 72 hours.Let's remember the beginning of the full-scale war: I know that giving money is difficult because money never come easily. But you know what helps? Seeing the results of the donations. ![]() And it's nothing compared to Ukrainian soldiers who risk their lives. Is it a lot? I don't know but it's more than we spent on our vacation during the same period of time. Since together with Olena Koval □□ we donated around 6000 eur (~600 eur per month) to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Yes, we haven't had a habit of "giving" and we needed to break something in ourselves to start donating and not think about the amounts. I still remember the first day of the full-scale war when I and Olena Koval □□ were thinking about whether we should donate 100 or 200 euros. Nevertheless, the Russian invasion of Ukraine changed everything. Why? Maybe didn't trust charity organisations, maybe I didn't believe that it changes anything, or I thought that those problems should be solved by governments. I've never made any meaningful donations in my life before. But I have big hopes for 2023 (yes, Ukraine's victory) and who knows, what if this post will inspire YOU to donate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine? I rarely write on LinkedIn and even more rarely share anything personal. It’s so important that as many people as possible recognise russian aggression over Ukraine. ![]() ![]() Join us at Senate square at 18:00 in Helsinki or search for the demonstrations in your city.ģ. You can come to the peaceful demonstration in your city. Today, together with Olena Koval □□ we sent another 1000 euros to the Come Back Alive fund.Ģ. Today, after one year since russia invaded Ukraine, we have no doubts Ukraine will stand forever and return all its lands including Crimea. Part of it was already received, and the rest will come in 2023. Each of us has experienced and is experiencing all those roles. First comes shock, then stupor, and in a few hours, you start acting - donations, fundraising, collection of humanitarian help, purchasing of military equipment, hosting of refugees.
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