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Kent With Ukraine would like to extend our warmest thanks to the Ukrainian community in Kent for hosting such a wonderful get-together in celebration of Vyshyvanka Day

The recent virtual meeting between the Higham Parish Council and the Novyi Bilous Territorial Community marked a step forward to closer cooperation between the villages. Higham (Kent UK) has been formally twinned with the Novyi Bilous Territorial Community (Chernihiv Region, Ukraine) since 21st March 2025. With Dmytro Fedorov, Head of Novyi Bilous community, and Councillor John Grey, Chairman of Higham Parish Council, leading the discussion, the meeting explored practical w

At Kent With Ukraine, we have always believed that partnerships are most powerful when they are rooted in people and that is why we have invested a significant amount of time into our school twinning programme . Jordan, Iris, Helen and Derek representing Kent With Ukraine, visited Higham Primary School to deliver a collection of letters and cards — all messages sent by children in Novyi Bilous, Chernihiv region, in response to letters written by students in Kent just a few mo

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 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

Higham in Kent twins with the Novyi Bilous Community in the Chernihiv region of Ukraine.

In November 2024, a significant moment in the story of Kent’s support for Ukraine was reached as the Leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough, and County Councillor Jordan Meade travelled to the Chernihiv Region, a region that has endured some of the most intense devastation of Russia’s full-scale invasion, to formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between our two regions. This was not simply a diplomatic visit. It was the formalisation of something much deeper:

Wishing all of our Ukrainian friends a very #HappyEaster. Big thank you to Thomas O'keeffe, Iris and the team at TJ's Gravesend for hosting a special gathering this morning to celebrate Orthodox Easter for our displaced Ukrainian friends in #Gravesend. #SlavaUkraini