Media Center Ukraine Producer Department

The NGO Every Animal, in partnership with nutritionist Mark Shpara, Macro-2019, and Eat Me At, developed seven daily plant-based meal plans for military personnel. The goal is to provide vegan and vegetarian soldiers, as well as those who fast or avoid animal products for health reasons, with plant-based food.

Defenders can order a free “vegan ration pack”, which includes 26 ready-to-eat meals in retort packaging (soups and porridges with soy meat and Eat Me At plant-based mince).

The rations are sent to military personnel via mail.

Journalists can learn more about vegan rations for defenders in Kyiv. 

Background: The NGO Every Animal was founded in 2019 to promote veganism and advocate for animal rights. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the organization has provided over 2,700 weekly vegan rations to the military free of charge. They have also organized ten charity Vegan Weekend festivals, raising and donating UAH 4.5 million to support the Defense Forces.

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• military
• Kyiv

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Andrii Polishchuk joined the Ukrainian military as a volunteer at the start of the full-scale invasion. He served in the specialized 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade, becoming an expert in radar systems and counter-battery warfare. He also trained abroad, including in the UK, where he qualified as a radar instructor.

In 2023, Andrii returned to civilian life but didn’t want to leave his comrades without support. So, he started manufacturing battery packs and power systems for FPV drones, fixed-wing UAVs, and electronic warfare systems. Andrii applied for a grant from the Ukrainian Veterans Fund, which helped him purchase a 3D printer, welding equipment, and necessary components. In addition, he now works as a UAV instructor.

You can connect with Andrii Polishchuk online or meet him in person in Kyiv, by prior arrangement.

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• Kyiv

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The 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference on Pediatric Palliative Care, “Butterflies of Hope”, will be held in Chernivtsi at the “City of Goodness” on August 15-16.

The event will bring together leading experts from Ukraine and Europe to discuss the lives of children with severe and incurable diagnoses who fight daily for their right to an adequate childhood.

The conference will feature specialists in pediatric neurology, anesthesiology, palliative pediatrics, physical therapy, transportation of children with palliative needs, and outpatient care. Discussions will also focus on upholding the rights of palliative children, respecting their dignity, and ensuring their safety in challenging life circumstances.

Background: The “House of Butterflies” medical center is part of the “City of Goodness” — a unique space where children with incurable illnesses receive not only medical care but also comprehensive support, including psychological, rehabilitative, educational, and daily living assistance. The mission of the “City of Goodness” is to create a large-scale safe space offering holistic support to women and children facing difficult life circumstances. This includes helping children displaced by war, families affected by violence, and children in need of palliative care or rehabilitation.

• children
• Chernivtsi

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