’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in May 2022 to collect charitable donations in support of Ukraine. To date, more than $483 million has been raised by donors in 110 countries, according to United24’s coordinator Yaroslava Gres.Claiming that Russian forces have removed art collections from 40 museums since the onset of Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine last year, organizers noted that this is a centuries-old practice for the warring countries.
The plan is for proceeds from the sales of Oliz shawls to be transferred to United24 to rebuild five residential buildings in Kyiv. A total of 18 residential buildings in the capital city are being rebuilt with funds from United24.