They have already made eight trips to war-torn Ukraine. Now, New Hampshire people are gearing up for their 9th aid mission. They have even enlisted another business to chip in supplies desperately needed for the children of Ukraine in particular. Podcast producer Roger Wood had the opportunity once again to speak with the four founders of Common Man for Ukraine; Alex Ray, Susan Mathison, Steve Rand and Lisa Mure.
We are Common Man for Ukraine, a nonprofit alliance of donors and heroes working with Rotary Clubs in Plymouth, NH USA and Zamosc, Poland.
We have funded an all-volunteer network to provide basic humanitarian aid to refugee orphans and children with parents in Poland and Ukraine.
We are “common men” working to help our neighbors who face a needless war in Ukraine. Fiscally, we are a separate fund operating within the Plymouth Rotary Foundation 501(c)3.
Roger Wood is an award winning radio, podcast, newspaper and television journalist, with over 50 years of experience in the media. Roger has spent his entire professional career in New Hampshire. Roger currently serves as associate publisher and podcast producer at InDepthNH.org. In 2021 and 2022, he was recognized by the New Hampshire Press Association for his work in news podcasts. He is the 2022 winner of the NHPA lifetime achievement award. Prior to that he was honored for his work in broadcast radio news and public affairs. He has produced news and special feature reports for InDepthNH, New Hampshire Public Radio, NPR, and other public and commercial radio stations. He also has produced spot news for CBS Radio. He has produced and narrated some 50 audiobooks and has written three novels. Roger has also moderated political forums for Seacoast Area Chambers of Commerce in Senate, gubernatorial and congressional races. He has also facilitated public policy discussions locally and statewide. He has three adult children and four grandchildren. Roger and his wife Elaine, reside in Portsmouth.with their cat Maura.
Roger Wood
Associate publisher
Podcast Producer
Indepthnh.org