voluntary society

Oxford Kharkiv Association

dedicated to strengthening links between cities and their regions

Oxford-Kharkiv Association (OKA) is a voluntary society dedicated to strengthening the links between Oxfordshire and Kharkiv region by fostering personal and professional contacts and by supporting charities and other initiatives helping the people of Kharkiv in wartime, in reconstruction and in recovery.

The aims of OKA are to:

1) To create long lasting personal and professional connections between the citizens of Oxfordshire and Kharkiv region including the city of Oxford and the city of Kharkiv.
2) To foster the exploration of the cultures and traditions of the Regions and a culture of collaboration and respect between them.
3) To support the exchange of ideas and experiences about community development and to foster professional collaborations that will have a positive impact in their communities.
4) To extend and develop the involvement in partnership activities across the full range of communities in both Regions.

Buy a Christmas card for donation

In recent months St Mary's Church in Charlbury has been developing links with Our Lady of Kazan Church in Slatyne, which is in eastern Ukraine, close to Kharkiv and the Russian border. Due to recent extensive bombing, there is a desperate shortage of transport in the region and we are hoping to raise enough to buy a van to distribute aid throughout the town.
The proceeds from the sale of this card will help support the people of Slatyne.