In this episode of "Drošinātājs," explore how two Ukrainian NGOs are grappling with the sudden freeze of U.S. funding. In interview with Dīvs Reiznieks, Tymur Pistriuha of the Ukrainian Deminers Association reveals the impact on humanitarian demining programs, while Natalia Volyk from "Dostupno.UA" discusses their efforts to support people with disabilities amidst financial strain. Discover how these organizations are innovating to maintain operations, from reallocating funds and seeking new donors to increasing work with private companies, all while remaining committed to their crucial missions in Ukraine.

 

This is a complete interview without translation from the Latvian Radio’s podcast "Drošinātājs" (“The Fuse”), dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their fight against Russian aggression.

Links to the full version of the podcast can be found here: linktr.ee/drosinatajs