Dear Rotarians, D 5360,
Approximately 19,500 Ukrainian children are still being held against their will outside Ukraine. Only about 1,800 children have been returned so far thanks to international partners. The influence of other governments remains the only real chance for the remaining children to come home.
I am a member of the Rotary Club of West Ottawa, and with the support of Rotarians across Canada, we have registered a petition in the Canadian House of Commons calling on the Government of Canada to:
- increase international pressure on Russia;
- actively support the return of illegally deported Ukrainian children.
Canadian signatures matter. They demonstrate public support and strengthen Canada’s voice and influence internationally.
The Rotary Ukraine–Canada Intercountry Committee provides ongoing support to returned children by:
- visiting rehabilitation centers and organizing holiday and therapeutic activities for children;
- providing winter clothing, footwear, toys, equipment, and battery packs for phones and lamps used during power outages.
📸 The attached photos were taken during Christmas events and visits to rehabilitation centers in Ukraine.
Any financial support from Rotary clubs would be deeply appreciated. We provide transparent reporting and photo documentation to show how resources directly improve children’s lives.
Every signature and every contribution represents another chance to bring a child home.
Every signature and every contribution represents another chance to bring a child home.
🔗 Petition link:
Background:
Ukrainian children were forcibly taken from families, hospitals, and schools during the occupation of cities. Some were separated from parents at checkpoints or removed under the pretext of “evacuation” or “vacation.” Others lost their parents due to the war but, instead of being returned to Ukraine or relatives, are held in Russia, where their documents are altered and they are placed in institutions or Russian families.
Ukrainian children were forcibly taken from families, hospitals, and schools during the occupation of cities. Some were separated from parents at checkpoints or removed under the pretext of “evacuation” or “vacation.” Others lost their parents due to the war but, instead of being returned to Ukraine or relatives, are held in Russia, where their documents are altered and they are placed in institutions or Russian families.
We would be very grateful if you could reply to this email or contact us for further information. We are open to phone consultations and happy to provide all necessary details regarding the petition and support programs for children.
Sincerely,
Peter Chabursky
Chair, Intercountry Committee
Rotary Ukraine–Canada
Peter Chabursky
Chair, Intercountry Committee
Rotary Ukraine–Canada
613 676 0669
