The Ukrainian World Congress, the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, and the 412th “Nemesis” Brigade have announced the One United Fundraiser (Єдинозбір) 2026 Tour in partnership with Saint Javelin. An eight-city series of community events across Canada and the United States dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s frontline defenders and protecting civilians from mass Shahed drone attacks.
These fundraising events will feature conversations with:
- Serhiy Prytula, Founder, Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation.
- Oleksandr Yarmak, Senior Lieutenant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Commander of an Unmanned Aerial Systems Battalion, 412th Nemesis Brigade.
- Volodymyr Horodnychyi, Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Senior Officer, Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Group, 412th Nemesis Brigade.
- Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress.
- Andrew Potichnyj, Director of the Ukrainian World Congress “Unite with Ukraine” Initiative.
Each event will include a short video presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Discussions will focus on the volunteer movement, support for Ukraine’s Defense Forces, and the current situation on the frontlines of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Events will also feature a display of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones, a life-size replica of a downed Russian Shahed drone, and an interactive simulator allowing attendees to experience intercepting a Shahed.
The objective of this campaign is to finance smart drone-interceptor systems and critical equipment that directly save lives, protect cities, and help keep Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure operational. Our shared goal is to raise 1 billion Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), approximately $24 million USD. Since launching the campaign in November, nearly 198 million UAH ($4.7 million USD) has already been raised in Ukraine, and the UWC is now turning to the Ukrainian diaspora and friends of Ukraine across North America to help reach this vital target. The funds will equip frontline units with interceptor drones, essential communications tools, and technical equipment to bolster Ukrainian air defense units.
“This fundraiser is a powerful example of unity across our global community,” said Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress. “Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine worldwide are coming together to defend our shared values of freedom and dignity. The future of warfare is unmanned, and Ukraine stands at the forefront of this transformation.”
Interceptor drones have become a cost-effective key innovation in air defense, dozens of times cheaper than traditional missiles and capable of neutralizing threats before they reach populated areas.“Interceptor drones are no longer just an alternative to traditional air defense – they’re a game changer,” said Oleksandr Yarmak, Commander of the Darknode Anti-Drone Battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade. “Our unit alone has intercepted over 1,500 enemy strike drones. With additional interceptors and technical equipment, we can expand our defense reach and save even more lives, businesses, and cities across Ukraine.”
Ukrainian miltech companies have developed advanced drone interceptors already proven effective in combat. “We thoroughly studied the Ukrainian miltech market, tested numerous anti-drone systems, and selected the most effective ones,” added Serhiy Prytula, founder of the Serhiy Prytula Foundation. “Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s defense from north to south, east to west.”
For more information on the fundraising tour, reserve your tickets, or make a donation please visit: unitewithukraine.com/one-united-fundraiser
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