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Chloé Zhao Fundraises for War-Affected Animals in Ukraine

3/20/2026

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Chloé Zhao, Oscar-winning director, is fundraising for Animal Rescue Kharkiv (ARK) to aid animals affected by the war in Ukraine via a virtual tea.
Proceeds benefit ARK, which has rescued over 28,300 animals since war began.
Zhao emphasizes ARK's work treating visible and unseen wounds.
Sean Penn, Oscar-winning actor, visited Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and express support.
Penn skipped Oscars ceremony to focus on humanitarian efforts.

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Story summary

Chloé Zhao, Oscar-winning director, is fundraising for Animal Rescue Kharkiv (ARK) to aid animals affected by the war in Ukraine via a virtual tea.
Proceeds benefit ARK, which has rescued over 28,300 animals since war began.
Zhao emphasizes ARK's work treating visible and unseen wounds.
Sean Penn, Oscar-winning actor, visited Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and express support.
Penn skipped Oscars ceremony to focus on humanitarian efforts.