Southern California Holodomor Genocide Committee

Consul General of Lithuania in Los Angeles, Sandra Brikaite, speaking on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Lithuanian Independence Day Program. This nation first declared independence on February 16, 1918 and from the Soviet Union in March 11, 1990. A staunch supporter of Ukraine, she urges her fellow Lithuanians to participate in the rallies this coming weekend (Noon, February 21 in Santa Monica and 1:30 pm February 22 at the Ukrainian Culture Center).

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych competes at the Milan Cortina Games wearing a helmet that commemorates athletes from Ukraine who were killed in the war with Russia.
https://youtu.be/qFLv_ajay3g?si=Q2-27_kpeCcFCZkH

MAKE CHRISTMAS MIRACLES HAPPEN!

This holiday season, let’s bring joy and hope to 140 children whose fathers were tortured or remain in Russian captivity. These brave kids deserve to feel the warmth of Christmas and know they’re not forgotten.

Each child has written a personal wish list — every gift will be chosen just for them, a heartfelt reminder that someone cares.
All donations go directly to the “Price of Freedom” Fund, founded by Oleksii Anulia, a former Ukrainian POW and author of Jingle Bellz, an international story of survival and courage.
As Ukraine prepares for Christmas and the New Year, your support will help these children experience the magic of the holidays — to feel loved, supported, and seen.

All donations go directly to the “Price of Freedom” Fund, founded by Oleksii Anulia, a former Ukrainian POW and author of Jingle Bellz, an international story of survival and courage.

Organized by Ukrainian Culture Center - UCC and Go Ukraina , a U.S.-based nonprofit supporting Ukraine with humanitarian aid and advocacy.

Be part of a Christmas miracle.

Every dollar matters. Every gift brings light.

Together, let’s show Ukraine’s children that love and faith are stronger than war.

Donate Here to Give a Gift

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Dear Friends,

It’s finally happening! The first-ever Ukrainian Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles this November 21–23!

The festival’s mission is to bring audiences closer to the stories of ordinary people who, against their will, found themselves in extraordinary circumstances and were forced to fight for their lives and the independence of their country, demonstrating exceptional courage, resilience, and creativity. Twelve internationally acclaimed documentaries will open a window into the lives of Ukrainians who face danger every day yet do not give up, nurturing hope and culture while preserving the unbreakable spirit of the nation. The festival aims to inspire not only empathy but also pride and admiration for those who continue to fight, create, and live with dignity and courage.

Get ready to experience these remarkable films:
🎬 A Century of Strength: Inspiring Generations.
🎬 Little Angel.
🎬 Children in the Fire.
🎬 Ukrainian Dance Movie.
🎬 Timestamp.
🎬 Black Raven.
🎬 Mariupol. Survivors.
🎬 Rule of Two Walls.
🎬 Freedom on Fire.
🎬 Porcelain War.
🎬 Match in a Haystack.
🎬 Music of Survival: The Story of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus.

The festival will conclude with HEROES UKRAINE, a life-affirming anthem, a Ukrainian cover of David Bowie’s legendary song, performed by Ukrainian singers.

Come and bring your friends — November 21–23, 2025!
See the full schedule and purchase tickets, and share the event:
https://ukrainianartcentersocal.org/film-festival

On November 16, 2025, the 92nd Holodomor Commemoration took place at the .

We are sincerely grateful to everyone who participated in the organization and holding of the event, in particular,

Children of who presented the Wreath to the Memorial, and teachers of , who organised the educational events about Holodomor 1932-1933 for the kids;
Very Rev. Ihor Koshyk, Nativity of the BVM Ukrainian Catholic Church, Very Rev. Vacile Sauciur, Saint Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Rev. Myroslav Mykytyuk, Saint Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church for the Requiem Prayer Service;
Ksenia Doroshenko, who performed the National Anthems;
Halyna Stadnyk and Mark Peter Billey for reading the Names of the Holodomor Survivors.

We are deeply grateful to our Special Guests, Estonian Honorary Consul in Los Angeles Jaak Treiman, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia Juris Bunkis, MD, FACS, Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in Los Angeles Sandra Brikaitė, Congressman Ted Lieu (message read by Sean Moir), Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco Dmytro Kushneruk, JD, for supporting the Commemoration.

Special thanks to the Keynote speaker, , Esq., Duke University School of Law, who gave a speech, “Yesterday’s Holodomor and Today’s Global Security”.

!!!!! UPDATED LOCATION DUE TO RAIN FORECAST
Ukrainian Culture Center / 4315 Melrose Ave.!!!!!

November 22 is International Holodomor Commemoration Day, observed annually on the fourth Saturday of November. The annual commemoration will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Culture Center / 4315 Melrose Ave.
In 2024, the California State Legislature declared November Holodomor Memorial Month. Every year, we pay respect to the seven to ten million Ukrainians who were victims of the genocide perpetrated by the Soviet Russian regime.
The name of the tragedy we commemorate consists of two Ukrainian words: holod, meaning “hunger” and mor, meaning “death.” This remembrance is especially poignant today, given the resurgence of a genocidal mission by Russia.
The keynote speaker will be Victor Rud, Esq., of Duke University School of Law. He also serves as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Ukrainian American Bar Association and is a frequent contributor to the Kyiv Post. Mr. Rud has over 35 years of experience as an international attorney and is an honors graduate of Harvard College and Duke University School of Law.
Other speakers will include Dmytro Kushneruk, Consul General of Ukraine; Juris Bunkis, MD, Honorary Consul of Latvia; and Jaak Treiman, Esq., Honorary Consul of Estonia. Congressman Ted Lieu (36th District, California) has sent a message to be read at the event.

We invite you all to attend the Holodomor Commemoration in Los Angeles at Ukrainian Culture Center / 4315 Melrose Ave on Sunday, November 16, to honor the millions of lives lost and recognize the living Los Angeles-area survivors, whose names will be read, of this lesser-known but historic genocide, which occurred only six years before World War II.

Slava Ukraini / Слава Україні / Glory to Ukraine!

November 22nd is International Holodomor Commemoration Day, which occurs annually on the fourth Saturday of November.

The name of the tragedy which we commemorate is comprised of two Ukrainian words put together: “holod” meaning “hunger/starvation” and “mor” meaning “death”. Remembrance of this epoch in history is especially poignant now, given the return of a genocidal mission on the part of russia.
The annual commemoration will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2 pm at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles. This is the site of a long-standing memorial to the victims of the Holodomor. The bronze-on-stone memorial to the fallen of that time in 1932-1933 was unveiled on May 18, 1986, while the United States Army Band played.
The keynote speaker will be Victor Rud, Esq. of Duke University School of Law. Other speakers will include Dmytro Kushneruk, Consul General for Ukraine, Juris Bunkis, MD, honorary consul of Latvia, and Jaak Treiman, Esq., honorary consul of Estonia. Congressman Ted Lieu (36th District, California) has sent a message to be read.
The program is organized by the Southern California Holodomor Genocide Committee (www.SoCalHolodomorGenocideCommittee.org).

We invite you, any, and all to attend the Holodomor Commemoration in Los Angeles at Gloria Molina Grand Park on Sunday, November 16th to commemorate the millions of lives lost and recognize the living Los Angeles area survivors, whose names will be read, of this lesser-known but historic, tragic genocide, which occurred only six years before WWII.
Slava Ukraini/Слава Україні/Glory to Ukraine!

!!! In case of rain, the event will be held at the Ukrainian Culture Center at 4315 Melrose Avenue, CA 90029 !!!

Home - Southern California Holodomor Genocide Committee Commemorating the Genocidal Famine in Ukraine

Olga Popel's Invitation to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor Genocide in Los Angeles

https://youtu.be/n_R22Xq5Fkg?si=ZV_qr7PrhlAee6ff