About
Mriya 1654 is a civilian search and rescue (SAR) organisation based in Kharkiv. The organisation's core is its specialist K9 unit, which has been working at shelling sites since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The team officially deploys with the State Emergency Service, responding to destroyed apartment buildings and other structures following Russian attacks. Their highly trained dogs, are specialised in locating people trapped beneath the rubble, trained to find both survivors and the deceased.
Having deployed more than 100 times with emergency services, the Mriya 1654 K9 team provides an essential capability in the most dangerous conditions, working to find the missing and bring vital aid and closure to victims and their families.
Noel's Comments
I was introduced to Oleksandra through trusted animal welfare contacts in Kharkiv, every single one recommended her. Her story is one of true resilience. Having been displaced from Luhansk herself, she founded a world-class K9 Search & Rescue (SAR) organisation. She didn't move to safety; she set up her base in Kharkiv, a city that is shelled constantly and is in desperate need of her team's unique skills. Oleksandra fills a critical gap in the emergency response, saving lives that would otherwise be lost.
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