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Securing 501(c)(3) Status, a Triumph in Humanitarian Dedication
April 2, 2024Actions Beyond Words is celebrating a significant milestone in its journey. The organization has officially obtained 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS in the US. Obtaining this status is more than just a legal designation; it is a validation of the organization’s commitment to serving humanity. The mission of ABW has been clear from the......
Read moreAnd…Scene ! Curtain falls on 2024… standby main, go main, 2025
January 14, 2025A Week of Impact: Delivering Aid Across Ukraine As December’s chill gave way to January’s freeze, reflections on the past year merged with plans for future endeavours. In December 2024, an international coalition, spearheaded by Actions Beyond Words (ABW), gathered in Poland to prepare for a week of relentless effort in Ukraine. Friends and colleagues......
Read moreSteps to Build Dog Shelters in Crisis Zones – ABW & Japan lead the way!
December 3, 2024At the end of August, Actions Beyond Words (ABW) had the honor of welcoming back War Disaster Reconstruction Assistance Center (WDRAC) member Hoshi-San, affectionately known as “Star Man,” who traveled all the way from Japan to join our team in delivering aid to Ukraine. This marked his second mission with us, demonstrating his unwavering commitment......
Read moreKansas to Kharkiv: Gamer to Humanitarian, join the journey!
October 5, 2024This isn’t just a story of digital connections or AI magic—there’s a real heart behind it. Mark wasn’t just another seasoned veteran when he arrived in Poland from Kansas to volunteer with Actions Beyond Words (ABW) for six weeks in September and October of 2024. Yes, he brought a wealth of hands-on expertise from countless......
Read moreSteps to Build Dog Shelters in Crisis Zones – ABW & Japan lead the way!
September 16, 2024At the end of August, Actions Beyond Words (ABW) had the honor of welcoming back War Disaster Reconstruction Assistance Center (WDRAC) member Hoshi-San, affectionately known as “Star Man,” who traveled all the way from Japan to join our team in delivering aid to Ukraine. This marked his second mission with us, demonstrating his unwavering commitment......
Read moreWhat an Honour! Working with a World Champion in Ukraine
August 13, 2024It’s been an exhilarating summer of sport in Paris, with Ukraine claiming 12 medals and the anticipation building for the upcoming Paralympics. While our gold medals didn’t come from the City of Lights, they did come from a world champion. Curious? Read on to discover the incredible story behind this triumph! Earlier this year, a......
Read moreHope in Ukraine: Our 2024 Humanitarian Mission to Kuyalnyk
August 6, 2024When you think of Ukraine in July 2024, your mind might immediately jump to the ongoing war, the tragedies, the horrific bombing of the children’s cancer hospital, and the desperation of countless families. Finding reasons to celebrate seems almost impossible unless you’re using words like resilience, stoic, and committed. However, amidst the turmoil, we were......
Read moreJourney to Kuyalnyk: Sister Cities from UA & USA and ABW – AMAZING RESULTS
July 17, 2024It was 10:30 AM when the sleeper train from Przemyśl, Poland, pulled into Podilsk station in Odesa Oblast. After a 14-hour journey across Ukraine in a cabin that felt like the inside of a volcano, we finally arrived. The temperature was a blistering 92°F (33°C) as we stepped off the train into clear blue skies......
Read moreA Journey of Hope: Lockton RE – Mission to Ukraine
July 12, 2024“Good things come to those who wait,” or at least that’s how the saying goes. What began as an idea almost 12 months ago flourished and came to a sensational finale a couple of weeks ago. A team of five from Lockton RE visited Medyka in Poland, utilizing funds raised by their colleagues at Lockton......
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