Project 1882 in Ukraine
In Ukraine, animal rights issues have been a low priority for a long time, even before the war started. Since 2023, Project 1882 has been active in the country, aiming to work on both short-term efforts, such as providing disaster relief and support to Ukrainian volunteer groups helping animals directly affected by the war, as well as long-term initiatives to make a real difference for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst.
Beyond the urgent issue of homeless dogs and cats, Ukraine is also home to some of Europe's largest factory farms. This is one of the key reasons we have decided to deepen our commitment to making a difference in the country. While Ukraine is not yet an EU member, there are still obligations to implement EU animal welfare legislation. Project 1882 works to ensure these laws are enforced, aiming to prevent Ukraine from becoming a haven for cruel factory farms.
Internationally, we operate under the name “Project 1882", emphasizing that our mission extends beyond Sweden and that we are a global animal rights organization. The Ukrainian branch of the organization is called Project 1882 Ukraine.
Project 1882's achievements in Ukraine
Below are some of Project 1882's achievements in Ukraine.
Supporting urgent animal evacuations
In May 2024, renewed Russian attacks on the Kharkiv region in Ukraine forced people to leave their homes, resulting in many animals being abandoned, frightened, and lost on the streets. Project 1882, in partnership with Kharkiv Animal Rescue, stepped in to support efforts to evacuate around 400 animals in the area.
Funding a successful vaccination campaign
Project 1882 supported an extensive effort to vaccinate dogs in Ukraine in partnership with the Kharkiv Animal Rescue organization. The campaign, which ran between December 2023 and January 2024, resulted in 350 dogs being vaccinated in the Kharkiv region.
Rescuing hundreds of animals across Ukraine
In June 2023 the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine collapsed. The entire area was flooded, and thousands of animals needed immediate rescue and care. Project 1882 funded immediate disaster relief services as well as contributed to the necessary work after the flooding, which resulted in a total of 500 animals being rescued.
Help us help the animals in Ukraine!
Project 1882 works globally to make a difference for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst. Help us in our work!