I want to support the cause that is dearest to my heart: supporting Ukraine. I am doing a fundraiser on behalf of a non-profit organization, “Repair Together”. Together with locals, authorities, and volunteers from Ukraine and all over the world, Repair Together is trying to address the consequences of the war.

They rebuild houses from scratch, repair homes, schools and cultural centers, and clean up territories of destroyed houses. Since the invasion, the organization has organized 4500+ volunteers to clean the debris from 180+ houses, school and Cultural Centre, and build 16 houses from scratch.

Today, I would like to bring attention and raise money for one of their projects, “Women House”. Together with 200 their women volunteers who are not only addressing the shortage of male labor due to the ongoing war but also addressing gender inequalities by building houses entirely by women. The “Women House” project is a pioneering initiative by Repair Together, to rebuild a home for Nina and her children who live in a formerly occupied territory.

Despite resistance and setbacks, the women have already managed to build the walls and roof—the physically most challenging parts of the construction. Now, they need financial support to purchase and install windows, doors, and electricity. With this support, they’ll be a few steps closer to completing the home, allowing Nina to live there once again.

Thank you for your support during this challenging time for my home and for supporting me during the marathon!