I Traveled to Ukraine in Happier Times

Author’s Note: I am deeply saddened by the Russian takeover of Ukraine. In 2004, I was privileged to take a fascinating river cruise in Ukraine that included stops in Odessa, Sevastopol, Yalta, Kyiv and a couple of small villages. The time was far more optimistic for the country, which declared its independence from the USSR […]

You Said It: Help Blue Heron Foundation Respond to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is touching hearts around the world. We at Blue Heron have been equally devastated and immediately pivoted to help the constant stream of refugees crossing the borders in Romania and Moldova. We already had a team and infrastructure in place – most importantly the ability to transfer money quickly between […]

How to Help the People of Ukraine

People around the world are reeling from shock as we watch the full-scale invasion that Vladamir Putin has unleashed on Russia’s neighbor, Ukraine. Since last week, Russia’s troops have infiltrated much of the Eastern European country and have left destruction in their wake, with aerial bombings and ground invasions targeting the country’s major cities such […]

How to Help the People of Ukraine

People around the world are reeling from shock as we watch the full-scale invasion that Vladamir Putin has unleashed on Russia’s neighbor, Ukraine. Since last week, Russia’s troops have infiltrated much of the Eastern European country and have left destruction in their wake, with aerial bombings and ground invasions targeting the country’s major cities such […]

How to Help the People of Ukraine

People around the world are reeling from shock as we watch the full-scale invasion that Vladamir Putin has unleashed on Russia’s neighbor, Ukraine. Since last week, Russia’s troops have infiltrated much of the Eastern European country and have left destruction in their wake, with aerial bombings and ground invasions targeting the country’s major cities such […]