Voices for Ukraine: Symposium & Concert

Friday, September 18, 2026

4:00–5:30 PM | Symposium • 5:30–6:45 PM | Reception • 7:00–8:30 PM | Concert

First Church of Cambridge | Cambridge, Massachusetts

An Evening of Dialogue, Music, and Collective Purpose

Dear Distinguished Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters,

Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, First Aid of the Soul has worked alongside healthcare professionals, educators, artists, universities, and humanitarian organizations to strengthen trauma-informed mental health and psychosocial support across the country. Through an interdisciplinary network of Ukrainian partners and internationally recognized experts, our programs have reached more than 25,000 individuals in over 50 cities across Ukraine, bringing together evidence-based health practices with creative approaches rooted in the arts, culture, education, and community resilience.

This work has shown us that recovery is about far more than responding to trauma. It also requires preserving culture, strengthening communities, fostering dialogue, and creating spaces where healing, leadership, and human connection can flourish.

It is in this spirit that we are honored to invite you to Voices for Ukraine: Symposium & Concert—a special evening convening internationally recognized leaders in human rights, global affairs, academia, mental health, humanitarian response, and the arts. Together, we will explore the intersection of democracy, human dignity, cultural resilience, and Ukraine's future through conversation, music, and artistic expression.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Oleksandra Matviichuk

Human rights lawyer, Head of the Center for Civil Liberties, and representative of the organization awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. One of Ukraine's leading advocates for human rights, justice, and accountability.

Samantha Power

Anna Lindh Professor of the Practice of Global Leadership and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School; William D. Zabel Professor of Practice in Human Rights at Harvard Law School; former Administrator of USAID and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations.

Serhii Plokhii

Mykhailo S. Hrushevs'kyi Professor of Ukrainian History at Harvard University and former Director of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. One of the world's foremost scholars of Ukrainian history and Eastern Europe.

The Evening Will Feature

• A keynote symposium with internationally recognized leaders

• A curated concert featuring exceptional Ukrainian and local musicians

• Poetry, storytelling, and interdisciplinary artistic performances

• A reception and silent art auction showcasing Ukrainian artists

• Opportunities to connect with leaders from the academic, humanitarian, healthcare, philanthropic, and cultural communities
  

The evening will also mark the public launch of First Aid of the Soul's Arts & Health Initiative in Ukraine, expanding our work at the intersection of mental health, the arts, and community wellbeing through partnerships with universities, healthcare institutions, and cultural organizations across Ukraine.

As part of the Harvard Innovation Labs community through Harvard Business School and a recipient of the 2025 Social Impact Fellowship Fund, First Aid of the Soul is committed to building sustainable partnerships that strengthen resilience and wellbeing in Ukraine for years to come.

More Announcements to Come

This is only the beginning. Over the coming weeks, we will announce additional distinguished speakers, renowned musicians, artistic collaborators, and special guests who will join us for this unique gathering.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful evening of dialogue, culture, music, and solidarity.

Tickets

Student / Veteran: $30

General Admission: $60

Unable to attend? You may support First Aid of the Soul's work through a donation:

https://www.firstaidofthesoul.org/donate

Sponsorship Opportunities

Friend Sponsor — $250

Recognition + 2 tickets Supporting Sponsor — $500

Recognition + 4 tickets

Organizational Sponsor — $1,000

Featured recognition + 6 tickets

Major Sponsor — $2,500+

Prominent recognition + 10 tickets + special acknowledgment during the evening

Sponsorships directly support First Aid of the Soul's mental health and Arts & Health initiatives in Ukraine while helping make this event possible. Participation in the silent art auction and additional donations are warmly encouraged.

For sponsorship inquiries or to gift tickets, please contact info@firstaidofthesoul.org.

Reserve Your Place

Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and event updates are available at:

https://www.firstaidofthesoul.org/event-details/voices-for-ukraine-symposium-concert

With gratitude,

First Aid of the Soul Board of Directors

With Thanks to Our Sponsors

DRAY

UA Chronicles

IPHR

Phillip & Vivien Speiser

Eric & Hillary Rubesin

Additional sponsors and partners to be announced.