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

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

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

Collecting aid from our friends and partners in Maidstone, Kent

Thanks to the incredible support from the Gravesend community, a large volume of aid has been collected, sorted, and sent to Ukraine. Over the past few months, TJ's Gravesend served as the central hub where tons of essential supplies were received and organized. These donations included clothing for orphans, medical supplies, hygiene kits, and blankets for the frontline. How the Gravesend Community Made a Difference The success of this aid drop shows the power of community ac