UNWLA - Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.

08/24/2026

We are deeply proud to share that Natalie Pawlenko , President of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, has been awarded the Order of Princess Olga, Third Class, by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 🇺🇦

This distinguished state honor recognizes Natalie’s service to Ukraine – but, as she so powerfully expressed, this recognition also belongs to generations of UNWLA women who, for more than 100 years, have never forgotten Ukraine.

For a century, our members have carried Ukraine in their hearts, preserved its language and culture, defended its truth, supported its people, and stood beside it through moments of hope and profound hardship. Generations and circumstances have changed, but that commitment has endured.

We are profoundly grateful to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, and Chargé d’Affaires Denys Sienik for this extraordinary recognition.

We congratulate Natalie on this tremendous honor and celebrate it as a powerful recognition of a century of service by UNWLA women – those who came before us, those who serve today, and those who will carry this mission forward.

For more than 100 years – with Ukraine in our hearts. 🇺🇦

08/24/2026

🏥 The work of healing never ends in Ukraine. Natalie Pawlenko , UNWLA president from the USA and Orystlava Sydorchuk, President of ВГО Союз Українок visited the Volyn Regional Clinical Hospital in Lutsk, Ukraine.

🇺🇸 The Ukrainian-American diaspora and UNWLA have been supporting the hospital for several years, particularly in the treatment of wounded Ukrainian servicemen. Oksana Bilozir (former Minister of Culture in Ukraine) helped establish the partnership and an earlier visit together with UNWLA member Valentyna Tabaka took place to update the UNWLA about their needs.

🏥 UNWLA had already assisted the hospital by providing VAC wound-therapy equipment.

🏥 Visiting the hospital is one of the key parts of Natalia’s visit to Ukraine this August. The delegation visited the Recovery rehabilitation center, where they learned about rehabilitation methods used to help wounded servicemen regain function and return to normal life; the department caring for wounded patients before and after surgery, where doctors discussed complex procedures, and the effective use of VAC systems.

“I am deeply impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the hospital staff, particularly their ability to treat very serious and complicated cases under extremely difficult wartime conditions” said Pawlenko. “We are happy to hear that the woundVAC systems donated by UNWLA are being actively and effectively used to treat and rehabilitate patients.”

🏥 And looking forward, the hospital’s surgical medical director, Mykola Halei, said that during the visit the hospital and UNWLA agreed on continued cooperation.

💕 A huge THANK YOU to our members, our donors and supporters for making the healing possible.

08/24/2026

🇺🇦 Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Thirty-five years ago, Ukraine reclaimed its freedom. Today, that freedom is defended with extraordinary courage – and celebrated by all Ukrainians and supporters of Ukraine across the world.

Independence is more than a date on the calendar. It's a daily choice: of resilience, of unity, of faith in a free future. This August 24, we honor the past, stand with the present, and work for the future of Ukraine and its children.

From all of us at UNWLA – Слава Україні! 💙💛

📍 Find an Independence Day event near you: https://uaindependence.unwla.org/

08/23/2026

Today, we honor the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine – the colors of our homeland and a powerful symbol of freedom, courage, unity, and resilience. 🇺🇦

For more than a century, the Ukrainian flag has been cherished in the hearts of UNWLA members. Its colors are woven into our own symbols, reflecting our unwavering connection to our Ukrainian roots and our commitment to preserving Ukrainian identity, culture, and heritage across generations.

This year, our flag carries an especially meaningful blessing. His Beatitude Metropolitan Epiphaniy blessed and signed two Ukrainian flags – one for ВГО Союз Українок and another one for the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America.

For us, these flags are a powerful symbol of the unity of Ukrainian women across borders, our spiritual bond, and our shared service to Ukraine.

On Ukrainian Flag Day, we proudly carry the blue and yellow – in our hearts, in our work, and wherever Ukrainians call home.

With Ukraine in our hearts. 🇺🇦
Happy Ukrainian Flag Day!
Слава Україні!

08/21/2026

Вперше в США! Ірма Вітовська у моновиставі «Київська перепічка»🎭

90 хвилин живих емоцій, сміху, сліз, іронії та неповторної акторської гри Ірми Вітовської. Вистава про життя українців, любов, втрати, надію та незламність.

October 16 Dallas
October 17 Philadelphia
October 18 Washington D.C.
October 23 Chicago
October 24 New York

🎟Квитки: www.moloko.us

🇺🇦Під час туру проводиться благодійний збір Союзу Українок Америки та БФ «Перемога Життя» / Victoria Vitae на забезпечення українських жінок-військових зимовою формою у партнерстві з ГО Землячки.

Не пропустіть можливість побачити одну з найгучніших українських театральних постановок наживо!😍
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🇺🇸For the first time in the USA! Irma Vitovska in the one-woman show «Kyivska Perepichka»!

90 minutes of raw emotions, laughter, tears, irony, and the unforgettable acting of Irma Vitovska. A powerful story about Ukrainian life, love, loss, hope, and resilience.

October 16 Dallas
October 17 Philadelphia
October 18 Washington D.C.
October 23 Chicago
October 24 New York

🎟Tickets: www.moloko.us⁠

🇺🇦During the tour, the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) and the Victoria Vitae Charitable Foundation will hold a joint fundraising to provide Ukrainian women serving in the Armed Forces with winter uniforms through NGO Zemliachky.

Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the most talked-about Ukrainian theatrical productions live!😍

08/20/2026

While in Lviv, UNWLA President Natalie Pawlenko was invited to an interview on TV Channel ТРК ПЕРШИЙ ЗАХІДНИЙ for its program "27 Minutes".
Why do the American people continue supporting Ukraine?
This and more in a very insightful conversation 🔗

🔔 ​Підписуйтесь на Телеканал Перший Західний в YouTube - https://bi...

08/18/2026

The 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence is coming up fast! Are you hosting a celebration, rally, official proclamation reading, or another event dedicated to Ukrainian Independence?

Together with the American Coalition for Ukraine, we invite you to add your event to our nationwide map and show the country – and the world – that Americans stand with and celebrate Ukraine.

📍 Add your event at uaindependence.unwla.org

Hosting an event on or around August 24? Add it to the map! 🇺🇦

Like last year, the ACU is partnering with UNWLA to highlight Ukrainian Independence Day events taking place across the country.

Whether you’re organizing a march, rally, or festival, hosting a community gathering, or planning a landmark illumination, art exhibit, library display, or another special event, we want to hear all about it.

Help us showcase the many ways communities across America are coming together to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day.

📍 Add your event at uaindependence.unwla.org

08/13/2026

This summer, more than 400 sets of women’s summer military uniforms funded by UNWLA were sent to Ukrainian women serving on the frontlines. 🇺🇦

Through our ongoing partnership with Zemliachky. Ukrainian Front: these uniforms were designed specifically for women serving in Ukraine’s Defense Forces and were provided in response to their individual needs.

With more than 76,500 women serving in Ukraine’s Defense Forces, properly designed uniforms are essential equipment — particularly for women carrying out demanding duties on the frontlines.

For more than a century, UNWLA has stood with Ukrainian women. Today, that commitment continues through tangible support for those defending Ukraine.

We are deeply grateful to Zemliachky for their work and to our UNWLA donors and supporters who make this partnership possible.

Women supporting women — across an ocean and all the way to the frontlines. 💙💛