We use various platforms to advocate for equal representation of Ukrainian arts and culture on the European stage. Our advocacy efforts also allow us to connect with fellow Ukrainian NGOs to identify common challenges and find new opportunities to support each other.
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Letter against ‘Russians at War’ documentary
VATAHA penned an official request against the screening of the so-called documentary ‘Russians at War’, citing concerns that the film presents a misleading depiction of the war in Ukraine.
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VATAHA on NPO TV talkshow
Lights, camera, Oksana Savchuk in action. VATAHA stood in the spotlight on NPO, one of the largest television channels in the Netherlands, to highlight the strong ties between Ukrainian and Dutch culture on the eve of the three-year anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion.
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Culture as a Bridge
VATAHA’s workshop at the III Forum of the Ukrainian Community in the Netherlands developed a roadmap for presenting Ukraine’s identity through language, culture, history, and creativity. Download our roadmap in Ukrainian here!
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VATAHA’s 2-year anniversary!
Happy birthday VATAHA! To celebrate our two-year anniversary, we look back on some of VATAHA’s biggest milestones and most successful events, while spotlighting our talented core team.
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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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War Stories. Ukraine Up Close
The exhibition War Stories: Ukraine Up Close at the Nationaal Militair Museum in Soest chronicles Ukraine’s struggle through photographs, video portraits and artifacts, including our co-founder Uliana Bun’s own godfather’s bullet-hit jacket from the 2014 Maidan.
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Panel Discussion: Ukrainian Art in Times of War
Our very own Oksana Savchuk moderated a panel discussion at ART The Hague on the topic of “Ukrainian Art in the Time of War”. Together with three Ukrainian female artists, Oksana navigated a powerful discourse on the intersection of art, identity, and resilience in the face of war.
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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.