What the VETERANKA Movement Achieved in 2025

Over the past year, the VETERANKA Movement:

• raised UAH 3,383,583 through the “100 Angry Women” fundraiser;
• raised UAH 2,528,861 for the National Guard’s artillery reconnaissance unit and our member Olena Apchel;
• raised UAH 4,059,863 through the “Kuba & Alaska” fundraiser;
• launched the “KUBA & ALASKA” merchandise line;
• launched the educational course “Gender-Sensitive and Non-Discriminatory Communication in the Military”;
• launched two communication campaigns:
  • “Courage Has No Gender” — reaching over 330,000 people;
  • “Women Can Do Everything!” — reaching over 30 million people;
• opened a regional branch of the Movement in Vinnytsia;
• conducted 2 research studies;
• developed 2 sets of methodological recommendations;
• delivered 800 hours of mental health support for women veterans, along with educational activities;
• provided mentorship, support, and advocacy.

In addition, the Movement delivered UAH 22,347,549 worth of aid to the military, including:

• 13 vehicles;
• 284 FPV/UAV systems and components;
• 2,561 units of tactical medical supplies;
• 55 units of equipment and gear;
• 71 power supply systems;
• 39 communication devices;
• fuel for military vehicles;
• 665 heating units;
• 748 items of clothing and footwear;
• 4,216 camouflage items.

The coming year is unlikely to be any easier. So we keep working — together — to defend Ukraine’s independence.