“The only way to end this is to keep pushing back”: An Interview with Vlada Polischuk by Sarah Blais, Diana Domenco and Diana Efimova

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Listening Beyond

School of Community and Public Affairs

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Join Concordia University's School of Community and Public Affairs students as they get to know various changemakers and learn what it really takes to strive for social justice. In each episode, we speak to people trying to create a better world: the stories of their beginnings, the causes they hold dear, and the trials and tribulations of their work. Through oral history interviews, we aim to contribute knowledge and inspire change by connecting individual stories to broader social movements. Disclaimer: Some episodes delve into sensitive content that may be difficult for some listeners.

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“The only way to end this is to keep pushing back”: An Interview with Vlada Polischuk by Sarah Blais, Diana Domenco and Diana Efimova

Listening Beyond

48 minutes 56 seconds

1 year ago

“The only way to end this is to keep pushing back”: An Interview with Vlada Polischuk by Sarah Blais, Diana Domenco and Diana Efimova

This episode presents an insightful interview with Vlada Polischuk, a dedicated Ukrainian activist who strongly advocates for the freedom of Ukraine. Vlada's childhood experiences served as a source of motivation for her fight for justice. Vlada works primarily from Montreal but takes every opportunity to travel to Ukraine, where she fights for various initiatives on the ground. "What I am doing is what we are supposed to do as civilians," she says, emphasizing the importance of her work beyond geographical limitations. Come along as we explore the complex picture of Vlada's life, her unwavering efforts to improve Ukraine, and her stance that collective action is a responsibility shared by all.

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-Vlada’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/f72404a0

- Denis Khrystoff Evacuation of civilians from tough locations. He also films a lot and shares English subtitles paypal:denisrudi83@gmail.com https://instagram.com/denis_khrystoff?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

- Artem Fysun a devoted volunteer. Brings aid there and provides full visibility (He will share his link) https://instagram.com/artem_fysun?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

- Unbroken Ukraine Prosthetics and medical aid for civilians including kids and military https://unbroken.org.ua/donate - Virni Zavzhdy (Loyal forever)

-To support families who have their loved ones in Russian captivity https://instagram.com/virni_zavzhdy?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

They can also write a message of support to Anastasia Ordynska who has her husband in captivity for over a year and a half https://instagram.com/nastyaordynska?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

- Second Front Ukraine Foundation Does a lot of work in support of Ukraine Based in Canada: https://secondfrontukraine.com/