Vision
Kaniv is known as the Humanitarian Capitol of Ukraine. The town’s people are involved in some interesting programs, such as the student exchange program and the “Lions in Sight”, which takes place under the direction of Dr. Wayne Cannon, where he examines the eyes of over 2,500 children and adults in Kaniv. He even provides free eyeglasses to those in need. The town of Kaniv received an award from the Reader’s Digest Foundation for their many humanitarian activities.
Today, with a population of about 29,000, Kaniv is a cultural center with educational, vocational-technical schools and museums of folk art. Preserving their rich history, Kaniv welcomes visitors to Saint George’s Cathedral, the Kaniv Musuem-Preserve, the Kaniv Nature and Historical Reserve and numerous archeological sites.
The Sonoma-Kaniv Sister City Committee operates under the auspices of the Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA), a registered nonprofit organization (SSCA federal tax identification #68-0108056).
Important Informational Links
3. Our Sonoma/Kaniv Committee Facebook page
Give Butter Donation Link
To make a tax-free donation to help provide relief for the people in Kaniv through SSCA, click here.
Event Calendar
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Sonoma-Kaniv Committee – Become a Member/Make a Difference!
Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA)
P.O. Box 1975
Sonoma, CA 95476 Established 8 September 1987
The Sonoma/Kaniv Committee is working to provide humanitarian aid to our Sister City Kaniv Ukraine. Kaniv, a city of some 29,000 people located about 90 miles south of Kyiv on the Dnieper river. The city is not currently under invasion, but is providing food, clothing and shelter to an average of 4000 war refugees who have either lost their homes or are in transit to other, safer locations. To date the Sonoma/Kaniv Committee has provided over $60,000 to aid in these humanitarian efforts. Please join us and help us make a difference!
Contact
Meetings & Events
Our regular Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Meeting occurs on the second Wednesday of the month at the Sonoma Valley Library, starting at 6:00 p.m.
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Archives
Checkpoint Zoo – New Ukrainian Film
The Sonoma Valley Film Festival will screen the new documentary "Checkpoint Zoo" on Saturday, March 22/10:00am at the Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma. "In this harrowing and heartrending documentary, a courageous group of zookeepers and [...]
Candlelight Vigil – 24 February 25/6:00 PM
Monday, February 24th 2025 marks the sad third year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. You can show your support of our Sister City Kaniv by attending a candlelight vigil at 6:00pm on the Sonoma [...]
Free Concert by Ukrainian Musicians – November 16/2:00PM
Sonoma Fire Department Chief Steve Acre is inviting you, the Sonoma Community, to a free concert performed by Ukraine’s Cultural Forces musicians, professional artists before the war, now serving as frontline soldiers. This performance is [...]
The Ambulance Is on Its Way!
SSCA President Stephanie Fine and Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Chair Kaeti Bailie announced that the Ambulance gifted to the people of Kaniv from the City of Sonoma left for Ukraine at 1:00 p.m. on July 27th. [...]
Checkpoint Zoo – New Ukrainian Film
The Sonoma Valley Film Festival will screen the new documentary "Checkpoint Zoo" on Saturday, March 22/10:00am at the Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma. "In this harrowing and heartrending documentary, a courageous group of zookeepers and [...]
Candlelight Vigil – 24 February 25/6:00 PM
Monday, February 24th 2025 marks the sad third year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. You can show your support of our Sister City Kaniv by attending a candlelight vigil at 6:00pm on the Sonoma [...]
Free Concert by Ukrainian Musicians – November 16/2:00PM
Sonoma Fire Department Chief Steve Acre is inviting you, the Sonoma Community, to a free concert performed by Ukraine’s Cultural Forces musicians, professional artists before the war, now serving as frontline soldiers. This performance is [...]
The Ambulance Is on Its Way!
SSCA President Stephanie Fine and Sonoma-Kaniv Committee Chair Kaeti Bailie announced that the Ambulance gifted to the people of Kaniv from the City of Sonoma left for Ukraine at 1:00 p.m. on July 27th. [...]