Ukrainian Community of Milton Keynes Joins Vyshyvanka Parade in London
Representatives of the Ukrainian community in Milton Keynes joined the vibrant Vyshyvanka Parade in London, proudly showcasing traditional embroidery and cultural heritage. Ukraine Appeal Charity took part in the march, celebrating unity, identity, and support for Ukraine. More photos from the event are now available.
Ukrainian school is 'priceless' and aims to expand
BBC News, Buckinghamshire
A Saturday school for Ukrainian refugees could help more children with extra funding, organisers have said. The Sunflower School in Milton Keynes offers classes in a range of subjects in Ukrainian. Viktoriya Shtanko is a co-founder of Ukraine Appeal, which runs the school. She said the school is "priceless" and wants to help more people stay connected with their language and culture.
King Charles III Visits Milton Keynes and Meets the Ukrainian Community
Milton Keynes marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its newly granted city status — and the occasion was honoured by a special visit from His Majesty King Charles III. During the celebration, the King met with a range of community groups that represent the diversity, resilience and civic spirit of Milton Keynes. Among them was the Ukrainian community, represented by volunteers and leaders from Ukraine Appeal, a Milton Keynes–based charity supporting Ukrainian refugees and delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
War in Ukraine: 'My fear is that I may lose my family any minute'
This BBC News report captures the moment our charity journey began, as Viktoriya Shtanko — now CEO of Ukraine Appeal — spoke about the fear for her family in Ukraine and the urgent need to help her hometown under attack. What started with three volunteers coordinating supplies from Milton Keynes has since grown into a registered charity, a strong Ukrainian community hub, and the officially recognised Sunflower Ukrainian Supplementary School. This media coverage tells the story of how our mission to support Ukraine first took shape.