Hryvna
We build a strong European democratic community through word and support it
«After the swift occupation of Kherson, with our office and equipment seized, we were forced to suspend operations. But in June 2022, AIRPPU enabled us to relaunch our website and create unique, high-quality content. We resumed publishing our newspaper, “Grivna,” which had been a staple for almost 30 years. By November, as Kherson was liberated, we were already distributing “Grivna” — despite the city being without electricity, water, or communications. This presence was vital to our readers. AIRPPU’s support allowed us to rebuild our advertising department, embrace video production, integrate AI, and retain our team, continuing to deliver reliable news both online and in print.»
Serhii Bolotov, Editor-in-Chief, grivna.ua, Kherson
Tsentr media
Odesa life and our media are sources of useful, true, reliable information for our readers
«We managed to continue our weekly newspaper publication during the toughest years (2022–2023), thanks to the newsprint provided by AIRPPU.
We not only preserved but even expanded our team, thanks to the support we received for producing quality content.
We began working with video content and are actively developing the platforms where this content is published.
We consistently invest in the training of our journalists and editors and benefit from mentoring support.
All our staff were able to complete safety and psychological training sessions organized by AIRPPU.
And most importantly, every journalist, editor, and manager knows that we are part of a big family — the Association, where we are understood and supported.»
Hennadii Chabanov, Chief Editor, odessa-life.od.ua, Odesa
Poltava media Kolo
Let’s get people back into the habit of being interested in the news
«In June 2022, when all our newsroom’s resources were exhausted, AIRPPU’s support became a critical lifeline. A grant for producing socially significant content helped us stay afloat. More than that, AIRPPU opened doors to mentorship from leading media experts, training in strategy, monetization, and AI tools, and we were able to purchase necessary equipment.
We became part of a network of regional media managers from across Ukraine, where we shared common challenges, exchanged experiences, participated in training sessions and security workshops.
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Tetyana Tsyrulnyk, CEO, kolo.news, Poltava
0564.ua
«Every AIRPPU training I attended added practical tools to my skill set — from security and psychological resilience to AI applications. International workshops expanded my understanding of investigative tools and global newsroom experiences. Connecting with professional peers at these events has been invaluable for exchanging insights and strengthening our collective expertise.»
Tetiana Jakushevska, Journalist, 0564.ua, Kryvyi Rih
Kremenchuk Telehraf
Kremenchuk Telehraf and our projects: the sources of honest news and verified information. Know more – live better
«AIRPPU’s timely support allowed us to continue operations without interruption and even strengthen our coverage of critical wartime issues: humanitarian crises, civilian life, and major developments. We reinforced our team and improved content quality, preserving our editorial independence and and efficiency. In wartime, access to truthful information is vital, and AIRPPU’s help became an essential part of that process.»
Lesia Lazorenko, CEO, telegraf.in.ua, Kremenchuk
Chernihiv Media Grup
«Support from the AIRPPU was the foundation of our company’s recovery in 2022, after Russian troops withdrew from Chernihiv and we began to restore our full operations.
Thanks to the Association and the humanitarian supply of newsprint, we managed to resume our newspaper production in May 2022.
We strengthened our editorial team through grant support for content production, improved our commercial department, and began to work more effectively with AI technologies.
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Yaroslav Sukhomlyn, CEO, Chernihiv Media Grup, Chernihiv
Molodyi bukovynets
The favorite newspaper of Chernivtsi
«The support from AIRPPU has greatly assisted us in many aspects of our work:
Helped us cope with power outages by providing charging stations and power banks.
Enabled the continuous publication of our print editions and the operation of our news website through grant support.
Contributed to the development of our business projects through grants.
Supported the professional development of our staff through training programs, webinars, congresses, and study tours.
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Serhii Pervozvanskyi, CFO, molbuk.ua, Chernivtsi
ye.ua
«Our media outlet has received, and continues to receive, invaluable support from AIRPPU, both material and informational.
MacBooks, iPhones, EcoFlow units, and power banks have all been crucial in helping us keep our website running smoothly during challenging times and continue providing information to our readers. Today, this equipment is indispensable for our daily operations.
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Iryna Dudnik, Editor, ye.ua, Khmelnytskyi
Vorskla
«The AIRPPU became a true lifeline for us in the most difficult times.
After a forced relocation, the “Vorskla” editorial team was left without stable funding — subscriptions and advertising vanished, and the publication faced the threat of closure.
Thanks to the support we received, we managed to continue printing the newspaper, ensuring that our community members in the front-line areas could access truthful information.
This not only saved our newspaper but also allowed us to remain the voice of our community, keeping people informed and united.
We are deeply grateful for the support, which has been not only material but also moral — now we know we are not alone in this struggle.
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Oleksii Pasiuha, Chief Editor, “Vorskla” newspaper, Sumy region
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