Bonn/Frankfurt/Kyiv, 28 October 2023 – Ruslana Lyzhychko, former ESC winner, democracy activist and Global100RE ambassador from Ukraine, has been awarded the Golden Planet Award for her social engagement and in particular for the initiative Renewables for Ukraine. The Award recognises Ruslana’s achievements for the world and for Ukraine, and in particular the benefits of the initiative to provide direct humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine with the help of renewable energy.
The initiative #Renewables4Ukraine was launched shortly after the Russian army started their military attack against Ukraine. In a podcast recorded on 24 February 2022, hours after the Russian invasion started, Ruslana called on the world community to provide humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine in form of renewable energy equipment.
Since spring 2022, #Renewables4Ukraine has raised more than a quarter of a million Euros in form of financial and in-kind donations. Solar equipment has been sent to hospitals, schools and other emergency services and provide direct support to those most in need.
More information about #Renewables4Ukraine is available on www.renewables4ukraine.org
Golden Planet Award Winner Ruslana Lyzhiychko: “People in Ukraine are suffering terribly under the Russian attack. I am pleased that so many people from around the world have shown practical solidarity by donating renewable energy for my country. This does not only help our people directly, but it also shows the way out of the vicious dependence on imported fossil energy. I am deeply grateful for having received this recognition and would like to use the opportunity for friends around the world to continue standing in solidarity with the people in Ukraine, for example by donating for #Renewables4Ukraine.”
Stefan Gsänger, WWEA Secretary General and Global100RE Co-chair: “We are extremely delighted about this recognition of Ruslana’s achievements which is also honouring all those who have supported #Renewables4Ukraine since the initiative started. Ruslana personally has contributed greatly to the advancement of mankind and of her home country, Ukraine. We hope that the award will raise public attention for the importance of this and similar initiatives.”
Donations for #Renewables4Ukraine – financial or in-kind – can be made by following the instructions on https://www.renewables4ukraine.org/
About the Award:
The Golden Planet Award recognizes people, companies and organizations for their outstanding efforts and commitment to social and environmental stewardship and their positive impact on the community and the environment. The Award Is a joint initiative by DIPESH, the Voice Aid Association and the Radio Group. More information: https://www.golden-planet-award.com/