05 · Projects

Our Projects

AOWD develops cultural, humanitarian, and memorial initiatives that support dialogue, dignity, and cooperation across communities.

Programs & Initiatives · 2026–2027

Our programs and initiatives for 2026–2027.

The Assembly of the World Diasporas develops and supports humanitarian, cultural, educational, community and international-cooperation initiatives designed to strengthen relationships among communities and improve the quality of life for people around the world.

Our projects focus on humanitarian assistance, cultural preservation, interfaith dialogue, youth engagement, international cooperation, educational development, community leadership, and the promotion of tolerance and understanding among diverse populations.

Working together with partners across the United States and internationally, we continue to expand programs that create lasting impact and meaningful opportunities for future generations.

Major Projects
Memorial

Holocaust & Heroism Memorial Garden · Queens

Supporting the creation of the Memorial Garden in Queens, New York, according to our concept and design. We work with city leaders to honor the victims and the heroes.

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Memorial

"Olympic Tree of Life" Memorial Complex

Advancing a memorial complex across New York, Israel (Ashdod) and Switzerland (Lausanne). It unites communities around peace, remembrance and the Olympic ideals.

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Culture

American-Ukrainian Cultural Center

Creating an American-Ukrainian cultural center in New York, Philadelphia and/or Chicago. It will feature an interactive U.S.–Ukraine exhibition, Ukrainian art and cuisine.

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Movement

"Citizen of the Cities of the World"

Establishing an international humanitarian movement connecting people across the world’s cities. It is built around shared civic values, mutual aid and cultural exchange.

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Culture

Museum of Jewish Art · Ukraine

A Museum of Jewish Art in Kyiv, dedicated to the heritage of Jewish communities in Ukraine. It will host a permanent collection, exhibitions and educational programs.

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Culture

Museum of Jewish Diaspora Art · Israel

A Museum of Jewish Diaspora Art in Ariel, Israel. It celebrates the creativity of Jewish communities across the diaspora through exhibitions and residencies.

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Programs & Activities
Community

Diaspora Research & Outreach

Continuing our program researching ethnic groups and diasporas across the United States, building contacts with their leaders and expanding cooperation.

Humanitarian

Medical Aid to Ukraine

Continuing humanitarian and charitable assistance to medical institutions across Ukraine.

Business

Business Development & Cross-Border Cooperation

Helping partners find business opportunities, build strategic contacts and cross-border cooperation, access institutional resources, enter new markets and form partnerships — including for Ukrainian companies.

Community

Passage Community Club — "MAMA"

A community club built on four pillars: Medicine, Art, Music and Advocacy.

Civic

Community–Government Dialogue

Organizing meetings of community leaders with local, state and federal officials and ICE representatives, as well as elected officials and candidates.

Youth

Children's Summer Camp · Bloomingdale

A children’s summer camp at the Ukrainian Cultural Center of St. Andrew’s Church in Bloomingdale.

Youth

Community Events for Diaspora Children

Organizing community events for the children of diaspora communities.

Sport

Freedom Cup & Independence Cup

Diaspora football tournaments — the Freedom Cup and Independence Cup — featuring the Ukrainian and Uzbek communities.

Diplomacy

New York Delegation to Argentina

A New York State delegation visit to Argentina — meetings with community leaders and Buenos Aires and state officials, and an appearance on Argentine ethnic radio.