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Teen Art Club 2.0: The Second Reality
Teen Art Club 2.0 brought together young individuals aged 13-18 for an exploration of modern art. Spanning three days, the event offered museum visits, interactive exhibitions, and a workshop party. Starting at Kunstmuseum den Haag on April 30, attendees delved into the world of modern art, guiding and being guided…
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Second Konovalets Station Meeting
Podcast group Konovalets Station held its second meeting together with VATAHA in April 2023. It brought Ukrainians together to share their personal experiences with different waves of emigration from the past and present. The event also explored building community development via social capital.
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First Konovalets Station Meeting
The First Gathering of Stantsia Konovaltsia: A Successful Workshop and Experience Exchange on Ukrainian Emigration in Rotterdam On a sunny spring day in Rotterdam, the Ukrainian community came together for the first gathering organized by Stantsia Konovaltsia. This event, which took place on April 5th, 2023, was a unique opportunity…
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Embroidery workshop
🌻 Created beauty and supported Ukrainian soldiers. Today, five women and one man participated in a masterclass under the watchful eye of master @kulikova_irina_, learning various embroidery techniques and decorating their own clothes. 🪡 Participants embroidered sunflowers and the coat of arms of Ukraine on shirts, bags, tops, and t-shirts.…
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aHOUSEforHOME Architecture Workshop
This spring, VATAHA successfully participated in its first architectural program called aHOUSEforHOME in collaboration with Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam. Throughout the three-month program, 30 teenagers aged 11-18 from 12 different cities in Ukraine had the unique opportunity to learn more about urban development and city planning. As Russia’s full-scale…
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Ukrainian Stand-up in the Netherlands
Last week, an exceptional stand-up comedy show took place in Rotterdam and The Hague, featuring three talented Ukrainian comedians – Svitlana Nemoniezhyna, Kateryna Fedorkova, and Hanna Kochegura. The girls shared their life experiences during the war and raised money for the Valeriy Markus Charity Fund and the 47th Brigade. The…
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Culture Cookie
Culture Cookie is VATAHA’s latest project enabling displaced Ukrainians to make pastries for high-level social events. In exchange, VATAHA compensates the cooking volunteers in the form of tickets to cultural events: Think Ukrainian bands touring the Netherlands and performances at the Dutch national dance theater. These free tickets open doors…
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Memorial walk in Rotterdam
On 24/02 we remembered one year of the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine. This day was filled with pain, longing and sadness, but together we showed a strong spirit and determination in the fight for our freedom and independence. The Netherlands and Rotterdam have become a safe haven for many…
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Memorial walk in The Hague
We extend our sincere gratitude to all who joined us at our memorial event on 24 of February in The Hague, as we marked the one-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Russia to Ukraine. Your presence and support meant a great deal to us. During the ceremony, we had…
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a HOUSE for HOME
a HOUSE for HOME is an architecture lab for young Ukrainian creatives, who currently find themselves far from home. In a series of weekend workshops, 30 participants between 11-18 years old are invited to explore the meanings of home through architecture, design and play. The program is designed as a…
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Christmas concert
For 5 years in a row, the “Chervoni korali” ensemble has been inviting friends to a loud event full of Christmas spirit and cheerful mood. In Ukraine, the Christmas holiday season ends with caroling togather with family and friends. That’s why we continue the tradition of the “Great Christmas Carol”…
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TNMK “WARM CHRISTMAS ACOUSTIC CONCERT”
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming concert of the Ukrainian band TNMK! This is a unique opportunity to experience the energetic and soulful music of one of Ukraine’s most popular bands right here in Rotterdam and The Hague. TNMK, which stands for “Tanok Na Maidani Kongo” (Dance…
