Association
Established in 2022
We are Ukrainians living in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
We started our activities for supporting Ukraine in a frame of a movement “Stand with Ukraine – Fukuoka” in a response to a war started by Russia.
To make our work more effective, we came up with an idea to create a volunteer organization in Fukuoka prefecture with 3 directions of activities: organization of culture and mass events, socio-economic (helping refugees), and promotion of education and science relations.
We are pleased to announce that the Ukrainian Association of Fukuoka Prefecture “UAFukuoka” was established on May 16, 2022.
“Stand with Ukraine – Fukuoka” became a project of “UAFukuoka” that continues activities for helping Ukraine by organizing rallies, charity bazaars, and other events.
The Embassy of Ukraine and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Dr. Sergiy Korsunsky congratulated the newly established Association UAFukuoka and wished success in its activities for many years ahead. From the greeting letter: “The Embassy will be happy and proud to cooperate with UAFukuoka to make the bonds of friendship between Ukrainian and Japanese people even stronger”.
We look forward to developing and strengthening our friendship with Japanese people and other communities in Japan.
Ukrainian Association of Fukuoka Prefecture "UAFukuoka"
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
Our team
Board members of the UAFukuoka rotate on the annual basis. Our current board members are listed below.
Iryna Pavlenko
Chairman,
Socio-economic relations
Planning, managing, and representation of Association. Support of Ukrainian evacuees who arrived at Fukuoka Prefecture (via Kokusai-hiroba, Fukuoka city).
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Iryna Fedorenko
Cultural events
Planning and organization of events introducing Ukrainian culture to people of Fukuoka Prefecture.
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A letter from the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan
