„The birth of a child is a mystery that nature gave to humanity. Women in all locations on the planet equally become vulnerable at these moments.“

„The success of the civilized world consists in the fact that it is possible to provide women with support and protection during the sacrament of giving birth to a new human. The Ukrainian Social Health Fund is honored to buttress the projects of the NF Propolis33 which enable women to birth children healthily. We support all women, regardless of their origin. On this occasion, we present a collection of photographs by Anastasia Ivashchenko to raise funds for projects aiding women in the Czech Republic in return for the huge favors and help we have gotten from Lilia Khousnoutdina and all Czech people. For us, this is an opportunity to do something really useful for our host country, to support the development of the nation’s health and the protection of women’s rights. The global 16 Days Against Violence campaign in November reminds us that we must help women every day and stand in solidarity for this cause. Therefore, we proposed to contribute to the NF Propolis33 projects by means of the Christmas charity auction of artistic photographs, whose proceeds will make it possible to support women in dire need every day.“

Svitlana Tavantseva, Social Health Fund, CEO

„I met Svitlana twenty months ago for the first time. She came to our home as a war refugee with her kids and the old mum. I did not know who they were or what they went through but I knew that I was not helping them but helping myself. Helping me to cope with the paralysing fear of not doing anything in the face of totally absurd act of injustice, terror and violence imposed on Ukraine by Russia. That bravery, calmness and cordiality of Svitla amids their life struggles will stay with me forever. I am proud to have called her my dear friend since then and wish her the best in her endeavours with reclaiming the mission of her Social Health Fund!“

Lenka Laubrová Žirovnická, APODAC, CEO