Association
We are Ukrainians living in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
We began our activities to support Ukraine as part of the movement “Stand with Ukraine – Fukuoka”, in response to the war initiated by Russia.
To make our efforts more effective, we developed the idea of establishing a volunteer organization in Fukuoka Prefecture with three main areas of activity: cultural and public events, socio-economic support (assistance to refugees), and promotion of educational and scientific cooperation.
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We are pleased to announce that the Ukrainian Association of Fukuoka Prefecture “UAFukuoka” was officially established on May 16, 2022.
The movement “Stand with Ukraine – Fukuoka” became a project of UAFukuoka, continuing its mission to support Ukraine through the organization of rallies, charity bazaars, and other public events.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Japan and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine, Dr. Sergiy Korsunsky, congratulated the newly established Association and expressed their support for its long-term development.
From the congratulatory letter:
“The Embassy will be happy and proud to cooperate with UAFukuoka to further strengthen the bonds of friendship between the Ukrainian and Japanese peoples.”
Purpose
The purpose of the Association is to support and coordinate the activities of Ukrainians in Fukuoka Prefecture, and to sustain and develop the relationship between Japan and Ukraine.
Vision
We believe that one of the best ways to develop the relationship between Japan and Ukraine in a long-term perspective is through education and scientific collaboration.
We would like to conduct our activities to implement the vision.
Objectives
- Protect human rights and promote peace
- Introduce Ukrainian culture to people of Fukuoka prefecture
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Facilitate educational and scientific relations between institutions of Fukuoka Prefecture and Ukraine
- Support Ukrainians in Fukuoka Prefecture and Japan
Leadership of UAFukuoka
Board members of the UAFukuoka rotate on the annual basis. Our current board members are listed below.
Iryna Pavlenko
Board Member
Socio-Economic Relations
Provides support to Ukrainian evacuees who have arrived in Fukuoka Prefecture (in cooperation with Kokusai-hiroba, Fukuoka city). Supports and organizes the events introducing Ukrainian culture to people in Fukuoka Prefecture.
A letter from the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan
