In 2016, Yuriy Boyechko founded Hope for Ukraine to raise awareness for voices not heard in Ukraine, especially children affected by HIV and AIDS. Providing medical care for children with disabilities as well as food and clothing for families that live in extreme poverty. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Yuriy’s work surged in importance. Today he joins Jay Ruderman to talk about how the work of providing food and material support to those who remain in Ukraine has become harder as public interest in Ukraine has waned in the face of other international affairs. They also discuss the hard work of minimizing overhead costs at a nonprofit and Yuriy’s deep appreciation for the people still living in Ukraine. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:50) Why does Yuriy think it's so important that the organizations that are working in Ukraine have a direct connection to the country? (04:07) Ukrainian children living with HIV/AIDS (06:28) The invigorating nature of helping others (07:55) Meeting shifting needs during a war (12:44) Coordinating with other aid groups (17:50) Minimizing overhead (21:05) How does Yuriy sustain the momentum three years after the Russian invasion? (24:25) Supporting Ukrainians in Ukraine and abroad (27:05) Where do you want to see Hope Ukraine in the next five to 10 years? (28:38) Goodbye and Outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
"Celebrating 7 years of my album, Red Roses. Special guests includes producer Jesse Barrera, Tori Kelly, and the original band who recorded on the album. Join us as we reminisce about 2011 and why this album meant so much to us." - AJ
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AJ and Jesse Barrera dive deep into the first three tracks of the album - Here Tonight, Emma Watson, and Red Roses - and share stories of who the songs were about and how the songs came to be.AJ Rafael
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Grammy nominated artist and friend, Tori Kelly stops by the podcast to celebrate 7 years of Red Roses. AJ & Tori talk memories, their old stomping grounds, the beginnings of their friendship, and the behind-the-scenes of their Red Roses track, “Mess We’ve Made”. Join them as they discuss the song they wrote together, and also a handful of other tra…
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A trip down memory lane with the original musicians who worked on “Red Roses” 7+ years ago. An emotional conversation discussing the ups and downs of recording an album and being in a band with your best friends.AJ Rafael
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