A deeply symbolic moment unfolded yesterday afternoon at the Parc des Nations in La Villette. Amid the celebration of athletic achievements during the Olympic Games, the 211th humanitarian aid truck, nicknamed “The Truck of Brotherhood,” set off for Ukraine from the Ukrainian House ‘Volia Space.’
Organized by Stand With Ukraine and the SAFE association, with the support of the Ukrainian Embassy in France, this departure not only highlights the ongoing humanitarian commitment but also the resilience of a nation at war. The truck, loaded with medical supplies and an emergency vehicle, is headed to Uzhhorod, a city near the Slovakian border. The shipment will be received by the Transcarpathian Medical Aid Committee (CamZ) before being distributed across Ukraine to meet the most urgent needs.
The timing of this event is no coincidence. While Ukrainians unite to celebrate their athletes’ achievements abroad, they remain acutely aware of the harsh realities of war ravaging their homeland. Organizing the departure of a humanitarian convoy during the Olympic Games underscores Ukraine’s dual reality: hope embodied by its sports champions and a daily fight for survival and dignity.
⇒ You can also contribute to sending humanitarian aid by truck by donating to SAFE: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/association-safe/collectes/urgence-ukraine
