Charity Fair-2024 at Diplomatic Academy in Kyiv raises over $24,000 with 26 foreign embassies in attendance
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The Charity Fair–2024 at the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in Kyiv raised over 1 million hryvnias (equivalent to $24,000) in donations. A total of 26 embassy representatives participated in the event.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ukrinform reported that.
Representatives of embassies from 26 countries took part in the charity Christmas fair "Charity Fair—2024," which was held at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine named after Hennadii Udovenko.
Photo: Ukrinform / Serhii Chuzavkov
They presented their national cultures and traditions and sold souvenirs and national cuisine dishes for a joint charitable fundraiser.
Photo: Ukrinform / Serhii Chuzavkov
"We are deeply impressed by the result – this year, 26 countries are participating in the charity fair, while last year, there were only five. We are very grateful to each participant for their solidarity and support," Tetiana Sybiha, co-founder of the Association "Spouses of Ukrainian Diplomats," said.
Photo: Ukrinform / Serhii Chuzavkov
Along with ambassadors from foreign embassies, the charity fair also had Ukrainian artisans showcasing their goods and unique local products.
Photo: Ukrinform / Serhii Chuzavkov
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, while talking to journalists, noted that Ukrainians consistently demonstrate strength during difficult times.
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"I am glad to share this positive emotion with everyone. We held this event in compliance with Ukrainian traditions—there was a carol and performances by children's groups. You see the wonderful products of our craftsmen—they are globally competitive, and we must help them enter international markets," the head of Ukrainian diplomacy said.
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The charity fair was also joined by representatives of the Association of Families of Azovstal Defenders, mothers of captured Azov soldiers Svitlana Lohosha and Olha Dahnenko, who offered visitors homemade cookies.
"According to preliminary estimates, the event raised more than a million hryvnias – donations continue to support Ukrainian initiatives.
Last year, the Charity Fair raised over 239 thousand hryvnias," the Foreign Ministry informed.
In total, over 2,000 guests took part in the fair.
Photo: Ukrinform / Serhii Chuzavkov
This year, the proceeds will be directed to charity projects to help:
- IDP children,
- children and people with disabilities,
- older adults,
- animal shelters.
Part of the funds will be transferred to a separate project, "Warm the Defender," to purchase chemical heating pads made by a Ukrainian manufacturer.
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For reference:
The Charity Fair-2024 was held on Saturday, November 30. It was co-organized by the Association Spouses of Ukrainian Diplomats Association and the International Women's Club of Kyiv (IWCK), together with Ukrainian artisans, artists, and partners, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the General Directorate for Servicing Foreign Missions.
Earlier, the 26th Annual Charity Christmas Bazaar was held in the Latvian capital, Riga, organized by the International Women's Club of Riga. The event brought together local residents, city guests, and representatives of foreign embassies, united by a common goal—supporting charitable initiatives.
It was also announced that leading up to the Christmas and New Year festivities, the Ukrainian brand "Yavereta" launched a charitable collection of patches and socks titled "Holidays in Antarctica." This collaboration between the brand and the National Antarctic Science Center of Ukraine aims to raise funds to support Ukrainian soldiers serving in Ukraine's armed forces. 30% of the proceeds from selling these products will go towards aiding polar explorers defending their country.
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