Partnerships

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

Watch the video highlights from Kent With Ukraine's last working visit to the Chernihiv Region.

Returning to the Chernihiv Regional Scientific Lyceum brought a mix of emotions for the Kent With Ukraine delegation. The school stands as a beacon of hope and resilience amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This visit marked the launch of the Gytha of Wessex Literary Competition, a new initiative designed to connect young people in Kent, England, with their peers in the Chernihiv region through the power of writing. This competition is more than just a contest; it is a brid

Kent With Ukraine Founder Jordan Meade, alongside Kent With Ukraine President Lord Risby, recently visited the Chernihiv Educational and Rehabilitation Centre of the Chernihiv Regional Council. This institution that stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication in the most challenging of circumstances. During the visit, Kent With Ukraine was proud to be able to donate a powerful 2500W charging station to the centre. In a region where power o

Returning to Chernihiv brought a powerful reminder of the strength found in young people facing extraordinary challenges. At the Chernihiv Regional Youth Centre, alongside Lord Risby, we met with remarkable young people who are shaping their future despite the ongoing war and daily uncertainty. Their determination and hope stood out clearly, revealing a generation defined not by conflict but by resilience and unity. Meeting the Youth of Chernihiv The Chernihiv Regional Youth

In Kyiv, Kent With Ukraine's President, Lord Risby was accompanied by KWU Founder Jordan Meade and Maksym Turkevych to meet with Ruslan Prykhodo, Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. The Kent With Ukraine delegation had the opportunity to hear firsthand about the work being done to assist veterans across Ukraine, as-well-as discussing the planning and development of a major initiative to improve veteran transportation across Ukraine. Commenting on this visit Lord

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

We are proud to announce that our Founder, Jordan Meade, has been appointed to the Unburned Foundation (Neopalymi) Неопалимі as a Special Advisor, and as Secretary of their Advisory Board. This appointment reflects both the growing international recognition of Unburned’s vital work and Jordan’s continued commitment to supporting Ukraine through meaningful, on-the-ground initiatives that deliver real impact. Founded in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, t

The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the urgent need for stronger defense capabilities and resilience. In response, we were proud to convene a high-level roundtable in the UK Parliament , bringing together senior parliamentarians alongside British and Ukrainian partners. This meeting focused on accelerating the development of critical capabilities to counter Russian aggression. The collaboration also introduced new initiatives aimed at documenting Russian war crimes, co

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 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

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

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

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