I first met Irina and her family last October in their new residence on the outskirts of Chambarak, a placid, windswept town a short drive east of Lake Sevan, Armenia. Winter was in the air, or at least the gloomy circumstances that brought me there made it feel that...
As we enter the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Spirit of America is introducing a new video series, "Faces of Ukraine," to amplify the voices of ordinary Ukrainians affected by the war. No matter their age or occupation, these Ukrainians are...
Improving morale through mobile shower and
laundry units on Ukraine’s front lines
Driving Victory in Ukraine: How Spirit of America Repaired 347 Military Trucks for Ukraine’s Frontlines
On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Spirit of America is looking back on one year of intense effort to help Ukraine defend its freedom and democracy. And, we’re looking ahead at what’s still needed on the front lines. Thank you for your...
In 2014, Russia launched a war in Ukraine, eventually annexing the entire Crimean peninsula and occupying two eastern provinces.
Did you miss our 30-minute briefing covering updates on our response to the Ukraine crisis? The recording is now online! Watch CEO Jim Hake, Director of Field Operations Terrell Chandler, Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick, and our local partner Ruslan...
MontenegroWhen the COVID-19 pandemic limited travel to, from, and within Montenegro, the Western Balkan country experienced a drop in tourism and faced a food production crisis.The US Embassy in Montenegro reached out to Spirit of America to help empower rural...
To honor the 80th anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe, Spirit of America hosted a special virtual discussion featuring author and historian Alex Kershaw and US Embassy Berlin spokesperson Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller. Alex Kershaw, resident historian for...
