Stand with Ukraine / Musicians from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Humanitarian aid for Ukraine through music.
Wellington
My name is Sasha Gunchenko, I am a New Zealand Symphony Orchestra musician. I am a Ukrainian, I am a Kiwi. I came to New Zealand, with my wife Kristina, 23 years ago. We raised our children here, we play music here, this is our home. We come from a beautiful country, a fierce country, a proud and independent country, Ukraine. That too is our home.
As the darkness and atrocity of war continues to spread through Ukraine, we have been angry, we have been sad, we have been lost, but we are surrounded by our communities here in Aotearoa. We have been overwhelmed by your love, your support and how you embrace us as your own.
Your love, support and kindness has given us courage. So, with support from our New Zealand Symphony Orchestra whanau, we will be sharing our art with you to raise funds for charities in Ukraine who are on the ground and responding to the growing humanitarian crisis.
We will be performing at 3.00pm on Sunday 24th April at St Andrews on the Terrace in Wellington to raise money to support three very important charities. For those who can’t make our performance, we have established this page as a place to show your support. On behalf of my family, our NZSO whanau and Ukrainians all around the world, thank you from the bottom of our heart.
Your contribution will truly make a difference.
Use of funds
National specialized children’s hospital «Ohmatdyt» of Ukraine’s Health Ministry
Smart Medical Aid
Voices of Children, Psychological support for kids
Latest update
Concert on 24th April at St. Andrew’s on The Terrace in Wellington 5 May 2022
Thank you very much to people who could attend the concert and to those who generously donated here!!! It was an emotional afternoon for everyone involved, with some tears but also with some hope (please have a look at the pictures from the event in the gallery). We are very grateful for your support, generosity and kindness! 🙏🏻 🇺🇦 🇳🇿 ✊
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