The Open Dialog Foundation’s top achievements

The Open Dialog Foundation’s top achievements

24.08.2016

Representatives of the Foundation follow and attend the most important sessions and meetings of the international organizations and institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg, Vienna and Geneva.

Summary of humanitarian aid provided by the Open Dialogue Foundation in 2015

Summary of humanitarian aid provided by the Open Dialogue Foundation in 2015

30.06.2016

In 2015, the Open Dialog Foundation continued its humanitarian aid programme addressed to the ones in need in Ukraine. The categories of beneficiaries did not change and included: widely understood defence structures, medical services and citizens’ initiatives.

Gazeta Wyborcza about the closing of the “Ukrainian World”: “What about the help to Ukrainians?”

Gazeta Wyborcza about the closing of the “Ukrainian World”: “What about the help to Ukrainians?”

24.06.2016

“The Ukrainian World, situated at the corner of the Świętokrzyska Street and Nowy Świat in Warsaw, closed its doors after two and a half years of activity. The centre was helping Ukrainians and promoting the Ukrainian culture”, writes Gazeta Wyborcza.

The “Ukrainian World” centre closed its doors. It helped 30 thousand Ukrainians

The “Ukrainian World” centre closed its doors. It helped 30 thousand Ukrainians

23.06.2016

After over two years of activity, the ODF closed down the Warsaw-based “Ukrainian World” centre. It was the first and biggest centre offering support to large numbers of Ukrainians arriving to Poland. From the beginning of its activity, the “Ukrainian World” helped over 30 000 people.

Legalisation of residence in Poland: most common problems faced by foreigners

Legalisation of residence in Poland: most common problems faced by foreigners

07.04.2016

On 6 April at 6.00 p.m., again, the Ukrainian World Centre held classes of the Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland. Maria Jakubovych, Chairperson of the Board of the Ternopilska Foundation, led the workshop.

Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland – official opening

Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland – official opening

01.04.2016

On 30 March, the Ukrainian World Centre held the official opening of the Academy of Legalisation of Residence and Employment Support Policy for Foreigners in Poland, founded by the Open Dialog Foundation within the framework of the Open Europe Group.

“13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?” – debate in the “Ukrainian World” in Warsaw, Poland

“13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?” – debate in the “Ukrainian World” in Warsaw, Poland

28.09.2015

Open Dialog Foundation, EuroMaidan SOS, People in Need and European Exchange / Kiev Dialogue organized a debate on the Ukrainian (mostly, but not only) political prisoners, illegally detained and held in the Russian Federation.

Invitation to a  panel debate: “13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?”

Invitation to a panel debate: “13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?”

21.09.2015

The Open Dialog Foundation, along with Kiev Dialogue, EuroMaidan SOS and People in Need
have an honour and a pleasure to invite you to a panel debate: “13 hostages of Putin: How can we release them?”

Another visit by ‘Fair Ukraine’ to ‘Ukrainian World’

Another visit by ‘Fair Ukraine’ to ‘Ukrainian World’

29.05.2015

On 28 May, our friends from the Terebovlia charity organisation ‘Fair Ukraine’ once again visited us in Warsaw. President Lyubov Soltys agreed to deliver to Kiev aid, collected by the Open Dialog Foundation during the ‘Send a package to a Ukrainian family’ appeal.

Emotions similar to those at the stadium: the showing of the Dnipro v Sevilla match in ‘Ukrainian World’

Emotions similar to those at the stadium: the showing of the Dnipro v Sevilla match in ‘Ukrainian World’

28.05.2015

On 27 May, during the most important sporting event since Euro 2012 at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sevilla met in the Europa League final. Those who could not cheer the teams on at the stadium attended the ‘Ukrainian World’ centre in order to watch the live broadcast

Will Warsaw have the ‘Heroes of Maidan’ street? Leading Polish media on the ODF’s initiative

Will Warsaw have the ‘Heroes of Maidan’ street? Leading Polish media on the ODF’s initiative

26.05.2015

Spacerowa Street [which has been nominated for renaming] is located in the immediate vicinity of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw. According to Gazeta Wyborcza, the idea is supported by renowned politicians and activists.

Chopin concerts daily at the Ukrainian World

Chopin concerts daily at the Ukrainian World

26.05.2015

Every day at 5:30 p.m., the Ukrainian World’s hall will resound with etudes, nocturnes and other works by Chopin performed by Polish and foreign musicians. The event is organised by the Smolna Association in cooperation with the Open Dialog Foundation (ODF).

The exhibition ‘Stories without ending’ – human rights in the North Caucasus

The exhibition ‘Stories without ending’ – human rights in the North Caucasus

19.05.2015

‘Stories without ending’, our exhibition which features the violence and rampant impunity in the North Caucasus have continued in ‘Ukrainian World since 26 May.

Night of Museums at the ‘Ukrainian World’. Not only for Ukrainians

Night of Museums at the ‘Ukrainian World’. Not only for Ukrainians

18.05.2015

More than 1,500 people visited the ‘Ukrainian World’ centre at 63 Nowy Swiat Street in Warsaw during Museums night on 16 May 2015. The last guests left the premises long after midnight – and these were Warsaw residents.

‘Ukrainian World’ features in a reportage by The Guardian

‘Ukrainian World’ features in a reportage by The Guardian

18.05.2015

The news portal theguardian.com wrote about Ukrainians, exiled from their homes by war and poverty, who seek refuge in neighbouring Poland. In Warsaw, refugees find assistance at ‘Ukrainian World’, an aid centre run by the Open Dialog Foundation.