One hundred days of war are almost gone. Despite hardships, day by day Ukrainians discover another pool of strength and resilience inside them. One can hardly make up a metaphor to describe their courage, empathy, and creativity.
In this issue of our newsletter, we offer you the best picks from the civil society sector and a whole range of granting opportunities. Stay tuned and engage in the read!
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Since the beginning of the war, Ukrainian organizations have faced new challenges, needs, and threats. Often when they lack the required resources, a well-established system of partnerships is a solution. According to the research conducted by Zagoriy Foundation, most of the surveyed organizations (84 out of 98) are open to collaboration with new partners during the war. Answering what they can offer to others, 78 indicated readiness to coordinate efforts, 63 could provide information support, while 61 would help with contacts and networking. On the other hand, organizations mentioned financial (81) and humanitarian (66) aid on top of their own needs.
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CSOs Urge EU States to Grant Ukraine Candidate Status
A coalition of CSOs call on European Union member states to grant Ukraine EU candidate status already in June. CSOs emphasize that this will be a decisive recognition of Ukraine’s continuous reform achievements endorsed by the EU and a powerful gesture of support to the people of Ukraine, who defend freedom and democracy on the frontline. Do you also believe that Ukraine should join the European Union? Sign the petition now!
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Activists Create a Tool to Track Public Opinions on the War
The civic network OPORA created an online tool “War Speeches” to monitor the officials` opinions, track Russia`s public discourse on the war against Ukraine and predict future plans of the aggressor. The instrument could help the Ukrainian government and international partners to plan steps to counter Russia. It also allows all users to monitor the reaction of world leaders to the statements and provocations of the occupier.
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Activists Initiate the Collection of Exhibition “War 2022: Information Front”
The CHESNO movement is initiating the collection of samples of informational resistance of Ukrainians for the exhibition “War 2022: Information Front”. These include billboards, creative graffiti, postcards, etc. All these works can be both from the territory of Ukraine and from abroad. You too can join and offer an exhibit! You can share images by filling out the form at the link below.
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Democratic Initiatives Foundation Presents Research on How the War Affected Ukrainians
How do citizens see military and diplomatic goals in the war with Russia? How did the war affect Ukrainians` foreign policy orientations and the Allies’ assessment? What policy regarding the aggressor state do Ukrainians support? The Democratic Initiatives Foundation conducted a survey on how the war affected Ukrainians’ views on various issues. Click on the link to see the results.
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EdCamp Launches an Inclusive Course for Teachers
EdCamp Ukraine invites teachers and parents to take the course “Inclusion is not an illusion.” It is devoted to the adaptation of children with special educational needs during martial law. Participants will learn how to help a child adapt to rapidly changing conditions, be in crowded places, calmly respond to loud sounds, and changes in light, what to do with stereotypical and undesirable behavior, and how to start lessons with a child anywhere in the world. Click on the link to join. The program is available until September 1.
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Activists Amplify Ukrainian Voices at Cannes International Film Festival
On May 21, DocuDays UA and Ukrainian Institute organized a presentation of four Ukrainian documentaries at the Cannes International Film Festival. The projects include “Company of Steel” directed by Yuliia Hontaruk; “Lagoons. Battle for Paradise” directed by Serhii Lysenko; “Listening to the World” directed by Liza Smith and “Peace for Nina” directed by Zhanna Maksymenko-Dovhych. The event aimed at providing opportunities for Ukrainian filmmakers to continue their work while the film industry funding is suspended in Ukraine due to the war, as well as to amplify the voices of Ukrainians throughout the international art platforms.
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Funding Opportunity! Support to Civil Society and Civic Population of Ukraine in the Time of War
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announces an open competition for organizations that promote the development of civil society in Ukraine. Priority will be given to initiatives aimed at reducing the destruction and suffering caused by the Russian government, as well as supporting Ukrainians who have suffered the most from the war. The application deadline is June 16. Follow the link below for more information.
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Funding Opportunity! Support for CSOs for Ukraine’s Victory
The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting announces a “Consolidate for the Victory of Ukraine” grant competition. The competition aims to support civil society organizations that implement humanitarian and volunteer initiatives, inform the public about current challenges and ways to help citizens, consolidate citizens and organizations around volunteering and implement measures to combat disinformation from the enemy. Follow the link below for more details.
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#DialoguesOnWar – Conversations About War in Ukraine
Today the entire world is talking about the war in Ukraine. To comprehend the events of the last days, PEN Ukraine launched a series of conversations #DialoguesOnWar. Ukrainian and foreign intellectuals talk about the experience of the war and share their own observations. On June 3, the organization will hold the 24th discussion with Valerii Pekar, author, lecturer, president and co-owner at Euroindex, and Francis Fukuyama, political scientist, political economist, and writer. You can also check the previous issues on the organization`s page or by using the hashtag #DialoguesOnWar.
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