On July 16 will host an international panel discussion titled “Not Alone: The Power of Community for Women Affected by War.”
The event will focus on women who have survived missile attacks and sustained life-altering injuries — and explore how both Ukrainian and international communities can help them return to a dignified, full life.
This is the first open conversation intentionally inviting an international audience.
The organizers aim to make a reasoned appeal to global foundations and corporate donors for immediate support. Follow-up discussions with Ukrainian businesses and government representatives are also in the works.
At the center of the event is the true story of a civilian survivor of a drone attack in Kyiv.
Alyona Palamarchuk, a 21-year-old woman from Kyiv, was severely wounded in a Shahed drone explosion. Her life was saved by hospital doctors — including through the use of VAC (negative pressure wound) therapy — but full recovery remains out of reach. Her story is not only a testimony of pain but also a call to action.
Discussion Topics:
- Why do Ukrainian women with war injuries still lack systemic access to recovery and rehabilitation?
- How does VAC therapy save lives — and why must it be scaled across Ukraine?
- Why can’t the state and Ukrainian business tackle this issue on their own?
- What role can international partners play — as supporters, not substitutes?
The organizers emphasize: “If support is to happen “here and now,” international engagement is essential”.
This event is just the first step toward building a cross-border partnership capable of offering injured women in Ukraine a real chance at recovery and renewal.
