He never asked who you are – he always asked how he could help. In memory of Artur Deska

He never asked who you are – he always asked how he could help. In memory of Artur Deska

31.07.2024

Artur Deska, a one-man army, has passed away. A legendary Polish volunteer in Ukraine, who advocated for reconciliation and cooperation between our countries. A romantic at heart, a positivist in action. Not only our friend, but also our advisor, whom we met during the Euromaidan in 2013. It was he who inspired one of the […]

Tygodnik Powszechny about Artur Deska and his help to refugees from the Crimea

Tygodnik Powszechny about Artur Deska and his help to refugees from the Crimea

24.10.2016

On the 21st October, “Tygodnik Powszechny” weekly featured an article on the community of Crimean Tartars who in 2014 were forced to leave the Russian occupied peninsula and settled in Drohobych. There, they were looked after by Artur Deska – adviser to the Management Board of the Open Dialog Founda

Artur Deska awarded with the Ukrainian presidential medal

Artur Deska awarded with the Ukrainian presidential medal

13.09.2016

The Warsaw National Philharmonic Hall hosted a gala concert to mark the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. The event was also an opportunity to award Polish and Ukrainian activists for their significant contribution to strengthening the international standing of Ukraine, promoting its historical heritage and contemporary achievements. Among the recipients of this medal bestowed by […]

The Open Dialogue Foundation’s position as regards the anonymous study entitled  ‘8 things you should know about the Open Dialogue Foundation’

The Open Dialogue Foundation’s position as regards the anonymous study entitled ‘8 things you should know about the Open Dialogue Foundation’

29.03.2016

In view of the scale of its operations and the significant and growing number of incidents of so-called hate speech, the ODF is not able to comment on an ongoing basis on all allegations directed at it, in particular, criticism which is loosely based on fact, as expressed by anonymous authors.

Reporter Polski: We shall not live here

Reporter Polski: We shall not live here

05.09.2014

TVP 2 channel aired a report on refugees forced to leave their homes after the annexation of the Crimea by Russia. Amongst them, there are many Crimean Tatars who found refuge in places such as Drohobych.

The Open Dialogue Foundation is supporting refugees from Crimea

The Open Dialogue Foundation is supporting refugees from Crimea

30.05.2014

Thirteen Tatar families who were resettled from the Autonomous Republic of Crimea are now under the care of “CARITAS SDD UGKC“ in Drohobytsch, thanks to a project financed by the Open Dialogue Foundation.

Support for refugees from Crimea

Support for refugees from Crimea

30.05.2014

Thirteen Tatar families who were resettled from the Autonomous Republic of Crimea are now under the care of “CARITAS SDD UGKC“ in Drohobytsch, thanks to a project financed by the Open Dialogue Foundation.

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