Iris
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On Twitter to support Ukraine 💙💛
🇳🇱❤️🇺🇦 Operation Stroopwafel is rolling out again. 🚐 Three trips to Ukraine — delivering scarce medical supplies, IT equipment to the 93rd Brugade and Azov. We conclude these trips with donating a van to the Alcatraz Battalion. 🍪 Every €10 donated = one pack of Dutch stroopwafels for the front. 🔗 Donate via paypal.com/paypalme/vangu… Or other payment options via Vanguard-UA.nl #OperationStroopwafel #Ukraine #93rdBrigade #NAFO #HumanitarianAid #SlavaUkraini #NAFOfellas #StandWithUkraine #DutchNAFO
"MISSION JOY: IMPOSSIBLE NO MORE" A high-stakes race against time to bring playgrounds to the children of Svalyava and Chynadyiovo Orphanages. Mission Briefing: "Agent Horia, your mission—should you choose to accept it—does not involve stealing secret files or disarming bombs. Instead, you are tasked with delivering something far more powerful: joy. Your objective: to install two outdoor playgrounds in the orphanages of Svalyava and Chynadyiovo by June 1st. The clock is ticking. The children are waiting. Failure is not an option." Act I: The Stakes (Desperation and Hope) Svalyava and Chynadyiovo: Two orphanages where children dream of simple pleasures—like swinging, sliding, and laughing in the sun. The Reality: Empty courtyards, worn-out equipment, and a childhood stolen by circumstance. The Challenge: How do you turn barren spaces into kingdoms of adventure in just a few weeks? The Gadgets (Tools of the Mission): The Playgrounds: Not just metal and plastic, but tools of transformation—weapons against boredom and sadness. The Logistics: Transport, assembly, and the element of surprise—all synchronized like a Swiss watch. The Team: Volunteers, donors, and partners—unsung heroes making the impossible, possible. Act II: Execution (Tension and Triumph) Day Zero: The equipment leaves the warehouse. "72 hours until deadline." Obstacles: Rough roads, customs delays, and a race against time. Key Moments: Arrival in Svalyava: "First playground assembled. The children watch with wide eyes, unaware of the surprise awaiting them." Chynadyiovo: "Second playground complete. Time: 14:59. Mission almost accomplished." Act III: The Impact (The Reward) June 1st, 15:00: The grand reveal. Screams of joy, laughter, and children racing to claim their new playground. Reactions :A 7-year-old boy in Svalyava: "Now we have a park, just like in the stories!" A caretaker in Chynadyiovo: "We don’t know how to thank you. You’ve brought light here." Mission Accomplished: "Agent Baciu, you did it. You turned two empty courtyards into worlds of joy." Epilogue (The Final Message): In this world, some missions don’t require explosions or high-speed chases to be heroic. Sometimes, all it takes is a playground, a group of children, and an open heart. Mission Joy is complete. But the adventure has only just begun... If you want to become an 'agent' in a mission like this, reach out. Your next assignment: - donate at paypal.me/ztele85 or buymeacoffee.com/ztele85 or 4fund.com/szeckp - get your gear ready and spread the word Misson key points: - 11,000 eur to be raised - Deadline: May 28th - Mission locations: Svalyava, Chynadyiovo, Vil'shany, Turya Remetiv (all in Zakarpattia Oblast, Western Ukraine)
Terwijl mijn land, Oekraïne🇺🇦, zich op leven en dood verdedigt tegen de russische indringers, start de Biënnale met een russisch paviljoen alsof het businesses as usual is in Europa. Terwijl 🇪🇺🇫🇮🇺🇦 afzien van officials stuurt NL op 6 mei de zwaarst mogelijke delegatie. Een🧵 1/
