GRANTEE
Ukraine, the “breadbasket of Europe, ” has long been exploited for its resources, with its fertile soil now a battleground in Russia’s ongoing aggression. Ukrainian grain, a symbol of life, has become a lifeline for nations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East where conflicts and fragile economies depend on its supply.
Russia’s invasion has devastated Ukraine’s agriculture and sparked a global food crisis, leading to the Grain from Ukraine program in 2022. Over 170,000 tons of wheat have been sent to nations in crisis, often traveling from one war zone to another, as seen in the recent deliveries to Palestine.
The short documentary Grain from Ukraine traces this journey, beginning with Soviet-era archival footage of Ukraine as an agricultural resource. It captures modern farmers and factories struck by missiles and culminates with the grain arriving in another conflict zone, highlighting the links between wars, resources, and survival.