Ukraine Appeal is honoured to bring to Milton Keynes a significant historical exhibition previously displayed in the UK Parliament in 2025.
Created by the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, this English-language exhibition explores the Holodomor of 1932–1933 — the man-made famine that devastated Ukraine under Soviet rule.
Through 16 exhibition panels featuring archival photographs, historical documents and evidence, visitors will discover an important chapter of twentieth-century European history that remains unfamiliar to many.
The exhibition is organised by Ukraine Appeal CIO (Registered Charity No. 1199404) in partnership with PLAST – The National Scout Organisation of Ukraine, The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), The Association of Ukrainian Women in Great Britain (AUW), and Milton Keynes City Council.
This one‑day event coincides with World Food Day, creating a powerful link between historical remembrance and present‑day action.
Why Does This History Matter Today?
Almost a century later, the critical humanitarian situation in Russian-occupied Oleshky, southern Ukraine, offers a contemporary reminder of the importance of protecting civilians, ensuring access to food and humanitarian assistance, and documenting human suffering.
Oleshky (2026). Photo: Screenshot from a video by the 34th Marine Brigade.
While the Holodomor and the present-day crisis in Oleshky arise from different historical circumstances, both invite reflection on the human consequences of deprivation, the importance of historical evidence and the responsibility to preserve the experiences of those affected.
History is not only about understanding what happened. It is also about recognising why protecting human life and dignity matters today.
Supporting “Bake for Ukraine”: A Mobile Bakery for Frontline Communities
While remembering the millions of Ukrainians who died during the Holodomor due to deprivation of food, we take practical steps to fight hunger today. We invite visitors and supporters to contribute to food security initiatives that make a real difference now.
This exhibition is part of the national Campaign of HOPE – Help Other People Eat, led by AUGB and AUW. Ukraine Appeal joins this campaign and is collecting donations for a mobile bakery that will bake fresh bread and deliver it to devastated frontline communities that major suppliers often can't reach and that larger international NGOs overlook, where the security situation remains extremely challenging.
To donate towards the mobile bakery, please follow this link. All funds will then be transferred to the organisation running the project.
Special Educational Presentations
We are privileged to welcome Paul Salver BEM, Holocaust and Genocide Educator, retired senior school leader and Laureate of Remembrance of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Paul has prepared a special educational presentation to accompany the exhibition.
Two 30-minute educational lectures:
* 🕒 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
* 🕔 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Throughout the remainder of the exhibition, Paul will be available to guide visitors through the displays, explain the historical context, answer questions and encourage thoughtful discussion.
Presented in the heart of Milton Keynes’ civic life, the exhibition offers councillors, civic leaders, Council staff and invited stakeholders an opportunity to engage with historical evidence, deepen their understanding and reflect on the importance of preserving historical memory.
Attention: Entry to the exhibition is restricted to Milton Keynes Council staff only. The public is not permitted to attend.
The exhibition will be available for everyone to view during the public display on 12–30 October 2026 at the Сhurch of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES. See more details here.