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Over the past few months, Ukraine has endured one of the harshest winters in decades. In the Chernihiv region, temperatures plunged to as low as –27°C, accompanied by heavy snowfall and prolonged periods of extreme cold. Throughout this time, Russia continued its relentless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving thousands of people without electricity, heating, and, in some cases, even access to running water for weeks at a time. For families already living under

A particular highlight of Jordan’s recent working trip to Ukraine’s Chernihiv region was a visit to the home of film director and screenwriter Oleksandr Dovzhenko in the town of Sosnytsia. More than a stop on an official itinerary, the visit was a prime opportunity for Kent With Ukraine to learn more about Dovzhenko and to connect Ukraine’s past cultural achievements with the present struggle to defend its future. Oleksandr Dovzhenko was born in Sosnytsia in 1894, a small tow

During a recent visit to Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, Jordan, representing Kent With Ukraine , spent time in the community of Kulykivka , where he received an exceptionally warm welcome from local leaders and residents alike. Despite the ongoing challenges of living under constant threat, the visit offered a powerful insight into the resilience, pride, and determination that continue to define this community. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the

Kent With Ukraine recently held a meeting with Chernihiv City Council to discuss plans for supporting the people of Chernihiv over the coming year. This meeting marked an important step toward establishing a municipal partnership between Chernihiv City and partners in Kent. Building a Partnership for Support Hosted by Nataliia Kholchenkova, Head of International Relations at Chernihiv City Council, discussions focused on how Kent With Ukraine can offer meaningful support to C

This morning in Koriukivka, Cllr. Jordan Meade, representing Kent With Ukraine stood quietly at a memorial that marks one of Europe’s darkest moments. Between March 1 and 2, 1943, Nazi SS units and Hungarian collaboration units murdered over 7,000 innocent Ukrainian civilians here. Entire families—men, women, and children—were slaughtered in cold blood. The villagers were murdered using automatic weapons such as sub-machine guns and light machine guns, while some where burned

This afternoon, local government colleagues from across Kent gathered, crossing political lines to show solidarity with the people of the Chernihiv Region and Ukraine. The event was a powerful reminder of the ongoing conflict that has now entered its fifth year and the urgent need to continue supporting those affected. A Message from the Embassy of Ukraine Mr Vlodymyr Miakovskyi, representing the Embassy of Ukraine to the UK, spoke with heartfelt sincerity. He expressed deep

This morning at 8am, the community of Higham gathered with a clear purpose: not only to remember the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but to reaffirm their steadfast support for the Ukrainian people. Four years have passed since Russia launched an illegal full-scale invasion of sovereign Ukraine. As the war enters its fifth year, the brutal reality remains: deliberate terror, horrific war crimes, and a regime indifferent to human life continue to define this conflict. Before raisi

Kent With Ukraine proudly joined the Ukrainian Community in Kent for a special Valentine’s fundraiser supporting the 56th Motorized Brigade of Ukraine. The event brought together Ukrainians from across the county, local supporters and community members for an evening filled with solidarity, entertainment, and a shared commitment to aid those defending Ukraine. Representatives from Kent With Ukraine, including Jordan Meade, Iris Smith, Helen, and Derek Ashenden, were present

Kent With Ukraine has delivered nine generators to foster families and a family-type orphanage across the Chernihiv region, providing vital power to some of the most vulnerable children in Ukraine, as Russia continues its deliberate campaign against civilian energy infrastructure. The generators were distributed today to families in the Menska, Sosnytska, Koryukivska, Ponornytska, Semenivska, and Kyyinska communities. In total, they will support eight foster families and one

This morning marked a significant milestone for Kent With Ukraine as our lorry arrived in snowy Chernihiv, bringing much-needed relief to a community facing harsh winter conditions and ongoing challenges. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this shipment contained over £300,000 worth of medical aid, rescue equipment, warm winter items, and generators. This mission was not just a delivery of supplies but a message of solidarity and hope to the people of Chernihiv regi

Kent With Ukraine extends our sincere thanks to the many individuals, community groups, and partners who have come together over the past week to support an urgent winter appeal for northern Ukraine. Thanks to an extraordinary collective effort, the organisation has successfully secured the funding required to purchase much-needed emergency generators for the Chernihiv Region, where communities continue to endure the harsh realities of winter amid ongoing war. These generator

When children from different parts of the world connect, it creates a powerful bond that transcends borders and cultures. Recently, students at Higham Primary School experienced this firsthand by reaching out to their peers in their twin school of Starobilou Lyceum in the village of Novyi Bilous, near Chernihiv, Ukraine. The staff and students Higham Primary School decided to send cards and letters to children in Novyi Bilous. These messages were filled with drawings, kind w

Emergency Winter Appeal: Help Kent With Ukraine Deliver Generators to Ukraine Horrified by the ongoing energy and winter crisis facing the people of Ukraine, Kent With Ukraine has launched an URGENT appeal so that we can purchase and deliver generators to the border communities of Chernihiv. If you can donate please click here to visit our GoFundMe Page or contact Jordan on: jordan@jordanmeade.co.uk if you would like to donate via Bank Transfer. Due to ongoing Russian aggre

Kent With Ukraine Founder, Jordan Meade, began his first working visit of 2026 in Kyiv. It was intended to be a practical working visit to the capital: meeting partners, strengthening coordination activity, and advancing both the commitments of KWU and UK Friends of Ukraine for the year ahead. But within hours of arrival, at the Ukrainian Border the purpose of the visit was confronted by a brutal reality that has become routine for millions of Ukrainians. The delegation attem

AS UKRAINE ENDURES ANOTHER CHRISTMAS UNDER BOMBARDMENT, KENT WITH UKRAINE DELIVERS FIRE ENGINE TO BORDER REGION Grassroots humanitarian organisation Kent With Ukraine has successfully secured, equipped, and transported a fully operational fire engine to Semenivka in northern Ukraine. Delivered in partnership with UK charity Fire Aid UK, the fully equipped fire appliance is now in active service supporting emergency responders working under daily threat, just miles away from t

Representing Kent With Ukraine, Cllr Jordan Meade and Cllr Helen Ashenden had the profound joy of attending the Community Christmas Carol Concert at St John’s Church, Higham, last night. Jordan extends his sincere thanks to The Reverend Canon Clive Jones for his remarkable support, and for providing the opportunity to host the inaugural exhibition of the Ukrainian Icons on Ammunition Cases in Kent . This was the first time these sacred works have been displayed in the county,

Christmas in the Ukrainian Tradition: A Festive Evening in Brompton Jordan, Iris, and Tom, representing Kent With Ukraine, were delighted to attend a wonderfully festive evening in Brompton, joining the Ukrainian Community in Kent to celebrate Christmas in the Ukrainian tradition while raising vital funds in support of Ukraine’s brave defenders. It was a truly special gathering, filled with delicious artisan food, beautiful traditional Ukrainian carols, and a powerful sense

Kent With Ukraine Founder Jordan Meade was proud to accompany Lord Risby this week as they joined members of the Ukrainian diaspora in London for a moving and deeply meaningful Christmas concert held in solidarity with Ukraine. The special evening brought together supporters, community leaders, and friends of Ukraine at a time when the country continues to endure the brutal realities of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Against that backdrop, the concert offered not only a moment of

We are proud to announce that Higham Primary School in Kent has secured a twinning partnership with the Starobilou Lyceum in the Chernihiv Region, Ukraine. This is an important step, following Higham Parish Council's , decision to twin Higham with the Ukrainian villages of Novyi Bilous earlier this year. When we set out to develop cooperation between Kent and the Chernihiv Region, we wanted young people  to be at the centre of our work. During the twinning ceremony students f

On Monday 17th November, Kent With Ukraine were delighted to be invited along to a meeting of the Gravesham with Ebbsfleet Rotary Club. At this meeting Jordan, accompanied by Iris gave a presentation on our partnership and projects in the Chernihiv Region, and why the Holodomor genocide matters in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. We would like to sincerely thank the Gravesham with Ebbsfleet Rotary Club for their interest in our work and we look forward to the possib