On March 24, 2025, an online forum was held, organized by the Wales Refugee and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Forum, dedicated to the asylum procedure and the Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) scheme. The main speaker was Nicholas Wysoczanskyj, Ukraine Manager at the Welsh Refugee Council, who answered numerous participant questions and provided important information for Ukrainians in the United Kingdom.
Ukrainians and Welsh Together Prayed for Ukraine at Llandaff Cathedral
The Ukrainian community in Wales held a moving prayer service at Llandaff Cathedral, where they gathered to pray for Ukraine and for peace. The event brought together Ukrainians living in Wales and local residents who support Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and independence.
Concert in Support of Ukraine Held in Prestatyn
On Saturday, March 22nd, Trinity Methodist Church in Prestatyn hosted a moving concert in support of Ukraine, raising £715 for a charity organization in Ukraine. The event was organized by the Ukrainian community of North Wales to mark three years since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
Petrykivka Workshop in Caerphilly Unites Ukrainians and Welsh Through Art
On March 22, Caerphilly Library hosted a vibrant and emotional workshop on Petrykivka painting, a traditional Ukrainian art form. Participants decorated stones and created postcards in Ukrainian folk style, which will become part of the larger “Ukrainian Gratitude Garden” project.
Charity Trek to Garth Mountain Brings Welsh People Together in Support of Ukraine
Residents of Wales demonstrated their solidarity with Ukraine by participating in a charity trek to the summit of Garth Mountain on Thursday, March 20. The event was timed to coincide with the sunset on the Spring Equinox and aimed to raise funds for purchasing a power generator for Ukraine.