We attend networking events to represent Ukrainian socioeconomic and political interests on a local and EU basis. Our advocacy efforts allow us to connect with fellow Ukrainian NGOs to identify common challenges and find new opportunities to support each other.
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Intercultural Dialogue
At the Third Forum of the Ukrainian Community in the Netherlands, VATAHA’s workshop explored creative ways to communicate Ukrainian identity, fostering cultural exchange, collaboration, and actionable ideas to connect with Dutch society.
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Pay Gap for Ukrainian Artists
Unable to register as freelancers, displaced Ukrainian creatives struggle with obtaining the necessary permits and accessing opportunities in the Dutch labor market. VATAHA spotlighted their key pressure points during the FAIR P(L)AY #4 – Closing the Gap panel discussion on October 23.
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Weaving Freedom and Unity
#FreedomNets of Ukraine’s Independence Day Photo: #FreedomNets in Maastricht. On August 24, 2024, as Ukraine proudly marked its 33rd independence anniversary with the Run for Ukraine 2024 taking center stage in the Netherlands, VATAHA Foundation also hosted another significant event—#FreedomNets 2024—that carried its own meaningful message. #FreedomNets 2024 is a…
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A partner in Lithuania
Co-founders Oksana Savchuk and Uliana Bun took to the Lithuanian Embassy in the Hague to continue seeking collaborations in the arts and culture sectors with like-minded partners. “Our role was to forge new connections so that we could work together in the future on joint projects,” Bun explained.
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European Advocacy Forum 2023
VATAHA represented Dutch-Ukrainian civil society collaboration at the second annual European Advocacy Forum in Brussels this year. The Forum discussed protecting democracy, economic relations, achieving justice, and the security landscape – all within the framework of the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections.