Upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania |
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Last year Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a 10-point formula for peace at the G20 summit. One of his points was escalation prevention and security guarantee for Ukraine. The ultimate security guarantee and lifting the country out of the "gray zone" is for Ukraine to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - president Zelensky's expectation is being nothing less. All current NATO members are in agreement about Ukraine eventually joining the Alliance, however no clear path has been outlined. Less than a week away, the highly anticipated invitation for Ukraine to have presence at the Vilnius summit has not yet been granted. Recently, the significance of Summit invitation has been clearly outlined and strong arguments made in favor of the invitation to the Vilnius Summit. On behalf of our advocacy team, we urge you to join the 70% of Americans who support inviting Ukraine to the upcoming NATO Summit by contacting the Biden administration today with such request. |
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Cactus and Tryzub wishes you a Happy Independency Day! |
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On September 10th-14th, 2023 Majestic Theaters in Tempe will be hosting a special event Spotlight on Europe: Cinema Fantastique. Cactus and Tryzub was invited to recommend a Ukrainian film for the feature. We are happy to announce that the highly anticipated animated film "Mavka. The Forest Song" was accepted by the festival committee for a one-time screening on September 10th at 2pm. | | |
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Helping Everywhere with Art concert was moved from June 17th to October 7th. This fundraiser aims to raise funds for children affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. You are cordially invited to support a worthy cause and attend an unforgettable performance at the ASU Grady Gammage Auditorium on October 7th at 7:00pm. | | |
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Yaryna Zhurba, the founder of Ukrainian Puzzles, is pictured here gifting a box of jigsaw puzzle to president Zelensky. A passionate entrepreneur, Yaryna and her team are committed to rebuilding Ukraine one puzzle piece at a time. Gift a box of a beautiful Ukrainian landscape or a famous site and contribute to one of many rebuilding efforts Ukrainian Puzzles supports. Starting at only $24.75, these puzzle boxes are also perfect for silent auctions and other types of fundraising. |
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Seeking an Education Sponsor |
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A Ukrainian student, Ihor Protsenko, from Hostomel, was accepted to ASU engineering program for 2023-2024 year. Ihor is seeking additional funding (through scholarships and private sponsors) which would enable him to afford education at ASU. So far, he was able to secure $21,000 on his own to help offset tuition costs but still has a remainder of $14,250 to cover by August 25th. You can learn more about Ihor and his future goals here. If you have the means or resources to help Ihor achieve his education goals, please contact us for more information. | | |
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"Mavka. The Forest Song" has premiered in Scottsdale on June 24th at the Landmark Theaters. The animated film was played at two theaters in Ukrainian and was brought to us by Ukrainian Films USA. After the premier, the guests enjoyed a photo opportunity with live Mavka. English version of Mavka will be featured in September. |
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A local chapter of Zonta International women empowerment and advocacy club hosted a presentation by Cactus and Tryzub on June 15th where Katrina S. and Irene A. shared about different ways a local women's community can get involved in supporting Ukraine. |
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, with Ukrainian case manager Anna Ivashchenko at the helm, hosted a social gather for Ukrainian refugees and guests on June 3rd. The event was well attended, featured a rich program with entertainment, give-aways and delicious food. |
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Cactus and Tryzub endorses Dignitas Fund and its efforts in providing necessary aid to the front lines. With focus on procurement and military training, this women veteran led fund is fueled by faith in victory and no amount of red tape will stop them. The Dignitas team is dedicated to advocacy, fundraising, and veteran support. | | |
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We are saying "Thank You" to the honorable judge Orest Jejna of Scottsdale, AZ. Orest is a well-respected leader within Ukrainian community of Arizona and a dedicated member of the Cactus and Tryzub team. He is passionate about advocating for Ukraine on the political front and does everything he can to bring Ukraine closer to victory. Read more about judge Jejna here. |
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We are looking for individual contributors as well as strong leaders and organizers to join our ambitious team and help drive Cactus and Tryzub initiatives. Please send inquiries to info@cactusandtryzub.com. |
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