upcoming events & URGENT PROJECTS
Meet Ukrainian Veterans & Hear Their Stories
Saturday Oct 3rd 7 - 10pm
Kilowatt Brewing
7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111
Join Shield of Freedom and House of Ukraine for a special evening with Ukrainian veterans, advocates, and friends of Ukraine on October
This unique evening will bring together representatives from multiple organizations working to support Ukrainians affected by the war. A veteran from each participating organization will speak and share their personal story, offering a firsthand perspective on service, sacrifice, recovery, and life after the battlefield. The highlight of the event will be a Q&A by representatives of Brave Children of Ukraine: Mykola Melnyk, Denys Haida & Oleg Bochynskyi.
In addition, the guests will have an opportunity to meet a representative of Protez Foundation and a Ukrainian veteran currently in the United States for prosthetic treatment who will share his journey of injury and rehabilitation.
Come meet these remarkable Ukrainians, hear their stories, ask questions, and connect with others in the San Diego community who stand with Ukraine. Some heavy appetizers are included in the ticket. All proceeds for the tickets go to Brave Children of Ukraine.
Join us for an evening of conversation and community supporting Ukraine in this war against Russian aggression — and hear directly from the Ukrainian heroes.
DON’T ABANDON UKRAINE | Weekly Rally
Sunday Oct 11th 3 - 5pm
Location Change!
San Diego Museum of Art
Balboa Park
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101 United States
Since mid-January 2022, supporters of Ukraine have gathered every weekend at Balboa Park for rallies, calling on the world to Stand With Ukraine against russian aggression. After the full-scale invasion began, we made a promise — to ourselves and our community — to continue gathering every weekend until Ukraine is once again free and peaceful.
This Ukrainian Awareness Rally is not only about raising awareness that the war is still ongoing, but also about honoring the bravery and resilience of those who have sacrificed everything for Ukraine’s freedom. It is a celebration of the unyielding spirit of its people.
russia’s war on Ukraine remains the largest war in Europe since World War II — a war marked by genocide, countless war crimes, and the systematic destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure. Millions have been displaced, and Ukraine now remains resilient in the reality of scheduled blackouts as its energy systems are relentlessly targeted.
Our weekly rally is a call to action — a reminder that the fight for Ukraine’s freedom continues. Join us in standing together, believing in Ukraine, and keeping its struggle in the global spotlight.
Together, we stand. Together, we resist. Together, we prevail.
Together to VICTORY!
Ukraine coverage
San Diego woman in Ukraine as Russia launches missile attack
Front line aid photo reports
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KUSI Kyiv Attack 9/10/2025
KUSI Kyiv Attack 9/10/2025
KUSI Kyiv Attack 9/10/2025
Mira Ruben in Kyiv at the site
NBC 7 Interview 8/28/2025
KUSI Kyiv Attack 9/10/2025
KUSI Kyiv Attack 9/10/2025
Mira Ruben interview by NBC 7 from Kyiv Ukraine
NBC 7 Interview 8/17/2025
KUSI Kyiv Attack 9/10/2025
Martin Luther King Jr Parade
Josh Levin and Mira Ruben interview by NBC 7 on Beer n Bandages event and the Alaska Summit.
Martin Luther King Jr Parade
Martin Luther King Jr Parade
Shield of Freedom @42nd Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Parade in San Diego CA. Jan 14th 2023
Ukraine moves Christmas to Dec. 25
KSWB Fox 5 news interviews Mira Rubin president of Shield of Freedom
Weekly Rally Flag Walk
Come participate in our Flag Walk every Sunday starting at 2pm in Balboa Park.
