Welsh Solidarity

Among the numerous volunteer organizations supporting Ukraine abroad, Sunflowers Wales holds a special place – a community that unites Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in Wales. Here’s a story of the organization and its chair, Dr. Dmitri Finkelshtein.

For Shaun Hopkins from the Welsh town of Tredegar, helping Ukraine has become not just a volunteering activity, but a life mission. An entrepreneur and Scout volunteer, he has made over 53 humanitarian trips to Ukraine, covering thousands of kilometres across European roads and witnessing hundreds of sunsets along the way.

For Svitlana Phillips, the saying “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl” perfectly captures her enduring connection to Ukraine. Originally from Chutove in the Poltava Region, Svitlana has become a pillar of support for Ukrainians in Wales, channeling her love for her homeland into meaningful action through her role as chairperson of “Voice of Ukraine Wales.”