56. Uprooted: Ukrainian Identity and the Loss of Land, with Tanya Machabeli

In this episode we talk with Tanya Machabeli, Director of the Nehemiah Project in Ukraine. Tanya is one of the courageous Ukrainians helping to provide shelter, food, and medical care to those who have been displaced by Russian aggression. Speaking to us from her war-torn country, she explains that some of the most profound costs of the war in Ukraine have to do with damage to the land itself, because the very identity of the Ukrainian people is so tied to the land. Tanya insists, though, that despite the current conflict, this connection between land and identity will endure—as it has endured other crises in Ukraine’s history.Want to help Ukraine? Give to Tanya's work with Nehemiah Ukraine via Mission Dispatch. Select Donate and choose Tanya and Vasiko Machabeli – Nehemiah from the drop-down menu. 100% of your gift will be sent to Nehemiah Ukraine.Guest: Tanya Machabeli - Nehemiah Project - Ukraine Co-host: Lisa San Martin -  Northwest University MA International Community Development  Mentions: Uzhhorod - near Slovakian border; map of Ukraine Internally displaced people Bandera/Nazis war in Georgia; Serbia; Syria; Crimea Chernobyl disaster ; Russian troops disturbed contaminated forest around Chernobyl Zaporizhzhia - nuclear facility 4x the size of Chernobyl Ukrainian agricultural exports Seaports are blocked; mines in the fields Soviet occupationNot allowed to own land; Not allowed to learn their own history Forcibly   moved to Soviet UnionTrypilskaFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple