The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has changed the life of the whole country. We are fighting; we are working to be able to help, and we are saving our children. Millions have left their houses and lost their homes, and thousands have lost their lives. We are all trying to find ways and opportunities to talk about Ukraine and support our country and people.

We appreciate the support we receive from foreign countries, both from their citizens and governments. The war in Ukraine is not only for territory; it is a war for cultural heritage and historical memory, which Russia is trying to steal. We are fighting for the values that we share with the Western world.

Icons on the Ammunition Boxes is a conceptual art project launched by Sofiia Atlantova and Oleksandr Klymenko in 2014 to support mobile hospitals in Ukraine by selling icons. Since its launch, the icons have been shown in 20 countries, including the EU Parliament.

The project is currently cared for in the UK by the Rotary Clubs of Guildford Chantries and Kyiv-Capital and Ukrainian Charity Foundation ‘Peli can live’.

These icons represent light in darkness. The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, said that “icons remind you that actual art, at its deepest, especially religious art, it’s not just decorative, there is an element of epiphany, a transformative realisation” behind them. So by looking attentively, contemplating and absorbing the images in these icons, one may find the divine spark which is at work somewhere in the artist’s creative purpose. These icons may open the door to God – reminding us of His vision – that we can build places of safety and peace.

Dedication. The exhibition is dedicated to the brave fallen heroes of Ukraine who gave their lives to protect Ukrainian land, its people, and the freedom we cherish. We want to save the lives of our warriors and those civilians who are injured on the frontline. That is why we appreciate your support through donations.

Fundraising. The exhibition’s revenues will go to British-Ukrainian Aid to purchase vehicles for medical units working on the frontline.

We are thankful to all British people who have donated more than 54000 British pounds for this project already. Thanks to your donations and purchasing of the icons we have already purchased:

1. The refrigerator to transport the fallen warriors of light

2. The armoured vehicle, which is used by one of the medical units for the evacuation of the wondered heroes and citizens from the frontline

3. The ambulance that is used by another medical unit.