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#TogetherWeAct Fest

#TogetherWeAct Fest

22/05/2024

Since the outbreak of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian civil society organisations have proved to be exceptionally responsive to public demands and capable of responding quickly and effectively. Today, the European Union not only continues to provide assistance to Ukrainian civil society organisations, but also steps up and expands it.

PROGRAMME

  • The Open Stage Programme is organised in cooperation with the Open University of Maidan (OUM) and Docudays.

    Moderation by Dmytro Khorkin, General Producer of Ukrainian Radio, Honored Artist of Ukraine
    2:00 – 2:20 p.m. Opening remarks
    • Katarína Mathernová, Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine
    • Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine
    • Rostyslav Karandieiev, Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine
    • Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize 2022 Laureate, Head в Center for Civil Liberties
    2:20 – 2:40 p.m. Musical greetings from the string quartet of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine
    2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Open Discussion “The impact of the European Union support on CSOs and media in Ukraine on its path to the EU. The place and role of CSOs in Ukraine’s recovery process”
    • Stefan Schleuning, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation
    • Yuliia Fediv, PhD in political science, cultural and media manager, cultural diplomat, member of the Board of UA PBC, member of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Institute
    • Inna Pidluska, Deputy Executive Director, International Renaissance Foundation
    • Oleksandra Betliy, Leading research fellow/Project coordinator, Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER)
    • Olena Gubar, Strategic Advisor at ISAR Ednannia
    3:40 – 3:50 p.m. Welcoming address: Svitlana Tarabarova, уUkrainian singer, songwriter, civil society activist.

    Inspiring speeches covering four main areas
    of the EU support to CSOs and media in Ukraine:

    3:50 – 4:10 p.m. “Protecting human rights of citizens” by Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Centre for Civil Liberties
    4:10 – 4:30 p.m. “Empowering, boosting reforms and good governance” by Oleksandr Starodubtsev, Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention
    4:30 – 4:50 p.m. “Fighting disinformation” by Andriy Kulikov, Ukrainian journalist, editor, radio host, TV presenter, actor, media expert and media trainer
    4:50 – 5:10 p.m. “Supporting vulnerable groups in the wartime” by Anna Kramarenko, clinical psychologist, facilitator, actively cooperates with the Atlant Support Centre in working with the military and their families, and Natalia Chermoshentseva, gender equality expert, coordinator of the volunteer initiative ‘Dignity’
    5:10 – 5:15 p.m. Welcoming video address from Oleh Mykhailiuta, Ukrainian musician and producer, frontman of the band TNMK, civil society activist
    5:15 – 6:20 p.m. “89 days” Ukrainian documentary film demonstration and discussion of the film with the director Pavlo Dorohoi in partnership with Docudays
    6:20 – 6:30 p.m. DOCU/CLUB Network presentation by Olha Babchuk, journalist, communication managers of the DOCU/CLUB Network
  • What do you know about the relations between Ukraine and the European Union, in particular the unprecedented assistance provided by the EU to Ukraine during the war, as well as its support for Ukrainian civil society organisations and independent media?

    Come inside and find out more!

    Information Support to EU Networks in Ukraine
    2:00 p.m. Euroquiz ‘20th Anniversary of EU Enlargement’
    2:30 p.m. Presentation of the EU Study Days programme
    3:00 p.m. Euroquiz ‘Ukraine on its path to EU membership’
    4:00 p.m. Euroquiz ‘Support of Ukraine by the European Union’
    4:30 p.m. Presentation of the EU Study Days programme
    Communicating the European Union for Ukrainians
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quest ‘Unity: Ukraine and EU’ – find answers to 9 questions and solve the crossword puzzle

    Prizes will be awarded to the Euroquiz and Quest winners, and all participants will receive souvenirs as a keepsake.

  • The European Union supports Ukrainian media and journalists in the face of current challenges and threats, as the presence of free, independent and professional media telling the truth contributes to the strengthening of Ukraine’s democracy and resilience.

    1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Suspilne
    • Lecture-workshop ‘How to implement AI in newsrooms’

    Viktor Dyachenko, host of Public Broadcasting projects

    3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Rubric media solutions and Eastern Option online media outlet
    • Showcases of journalistic coverage of recovery processes within the framework of an innovative partnership model – the Recovery Window media network
    • Presentation and masterclass ‘How to write about recovery and verify the viability, efficiency and feasibility of solutions for duplication’

    Olha Stukalo, editor-in-chief, Angelina Tiokhta, SMM expert, Olena Prykhno, MEL expert

    4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Internews Ukraine
    • Presentation-quiz ‘Debunking disinformation about the EU and Ukraine’s European integration’

    Dmytro Zinchuk, project team lead at Internews Ukraine

    5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Detector Media
    • Workshop ‘Insight into media literacy’
    • A test to determine a person’s mindset and understanding of the media literacy construct, fact-checking skills and ability to recognise manipulation

    Oleksandr Pyrozhkov, media literacy trainer and project manager at Detector Media

  • 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition displays provide information about civil society organisations that have benefited from EU support since the first days of the full-scale war. This enables them to defend human rights, take care of socially vulnerable groups, debunk hostile fakes, enhance accountability of public authorities and promote reforms on Ukraine’s path to the EU.
  • We invite our youngest visitors to learn about interesting and useful things, play, draw or just have fun! There are colouring books, soap bubbles, toys – take your pick!

    In addition, you can join the activities of the Dobrodiy Club (‘Good Deeds Club’) Charitable Foundation:

    1:30 – 2:30 p.m.,
    5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
    Art workshop ‘Creativity is a Stress Antidote’: activities to unleash resources and emotions, inspiration (for children 10+)
    3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Art therapy session: explore your emotions through a real creative experiment to understand and transform anger (for children 10+)
    6:30 p.m. Confidence Diary draw (for children 10+)
  • Welcome to the Civil Society Alley,

    The participants – representatives of Ukrainian civil society organisations supported by the European Union – offer a lot of interesting and useful things!

    What exactly is it? Come, find out and join us!

    Tent 1

    East Europe Foundation and its partners
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Inkblot therapy from the Fishermen’s Club of Ukraine
    1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Legal quiz from the Yurshtab
    2:00 – 3:20 p.m. Emotional workout: exercises to work through difficult emotions from the Generation of Mothers Lada
    3:20 – 4:00 p.m. ‘Experience of Preserving Kyiv’s Architecture’ by the Renovation Map
    4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Mine safety training by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in partnership with the East Europe Foundation
    5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Masterclass ‘Building a Successful Career in Times of Uncertainty’ from the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility Development
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lecture on intellectual property for civil society organisations and charitable organisations from Yurshtab

    Tent 2

    All-Ukrainian Volunteer Centre
    1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Art workshop ‘Collage of Dreams’ (for children 7+ and adults)
    3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Board game ‘Healthlandia Adventures’ (for children 4+)
    5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Card game ‘Safety Circle’ (for teenagers 12+ and adults)
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lecture ‘Theory of attachment: how to raise a child in love’ (for adults)

    Tent 3

    Divergent Woman
    1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40 p.m. Ritual Trilogy ‘Initiation into Feminism’:
    • Presentation in the Temple of Feminism
    • Initiation into feminism
    • Attraction ‘How can a feminist’s heart be at peace?’
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Masterclasses in Ukrainian ethnographic dance by Iryna Kuznetsova, a master of magic movement, choreographer and director
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Aroma magic from aromatherapist Inna Cherniha (relieving tension and stress)
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Masterclasses on photo posturing and photo sets for visitors
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Charity fair of unforgettable souvenirs and embroidered items

    Tent 4

    SUVIATO
    3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Lecture ‘Communication with military officers and veterans’
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Creating cards of gratitude for defenders
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quiz about the life of the military officers and veterans with memorable prizes

    Tent 5

    ISAR Ednannia and its partners
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Survey ‘Organisation I interact with’ and bingo game ‘What is superfluous here?’ from ISAR Ednannia
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Temporary tattoos, an exposition of posters and modern memes about Ukrainian writers by Lyuk Media Group
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ‘Through the veil of silence’. Anonymous stories of the occupation from the Almenda Centre for Civil Education
    1:00, 1:15 p.m. A game based on the newspaper ‘Kharkiv, where is your face?’ by the Lyuk Media Group
    2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Music-themed quiz on the relationship with Europe from the Ukrainian Association of Music Events
    2:45, 3:00 p.m. A game based on the newspaper ‘Kharkiv, where is your face?’ by the Lyuk Media Group
    6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Music-themed quiz on the relationship with Europe from the Ukrainian Association of Music Events

    Tent 6

    International Renaissance Foundation
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. The EU-Ukraine cooperation quiz with the opportunity to get fortune cookies
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ‘Postcard to a friend’
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ‘Draw an Open Society’
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Photo quest on European values

    Tent 7

    Network 100 Percent Life Rivne
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Free HIV testing and advice
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Survey ‘What are social services?’
    Association of Mothers and Wives of Ukraine’s Defenders
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and presentation of projects and opportunities

    Tent 8

    Kyiv Defenders
    1:00 – 2:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
    2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learning quiz on Ukrainian culture
    3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Discussion: ‘Resilience of sustained CSOs in times of war’
    6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Charity raffle
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Project presentations

    Tent 9

    TBPeopleUkraine
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quiz ‘TV Myths and Stereotypes’
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuberculosis screening tests

    Tent 10

    FREE ZONE
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quiz

    Tent 11

    Changemakers
    1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Communicating with visitors, advising on training
    3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Presentation of the free visionary adolescent learning framework ‘Changemakers’
    4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Interactive survey on values and prejudices

    Tent 12

    Institute for Sustainable Development of Communities (ISDC)
    1:00 – 1:30 p.m. About the organisation. Experience in Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodyanka communities
    1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Ommm, the spirit of the Irpin woods, meets Buchyk the cat. Interactive presentations of children’s books for parents and their children
    Brave Irpin
    3:30 – 4:00 p.m. About the organisation. Experience in Irpin and its community
    4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ‘Symbols of Resilience’. Workshops for children
    5:30 – 7:00 p.m. MentalHealthTime. Speaking with psychologists, working with metaphorical cards, making bracelets.

PROGRAMME

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Open Stage «RESPONSIBILITY»

The Open Stage Programme is organised in cooperation with the Open University of Maidan (OUM) and Docudays.

Moderation by Dmytro Khorkin, General Producer of Ukrainian Radio, Honored Artist of Ukraine
2:00 – 2:20 p.m. Opening remarks
  • Katarína Mathernová, Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine
  • Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine
  • Rostyslav Karandieiev, Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine
  • Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize 2022 Laureate, Head в Center for Civil Liberties
2:20 – 2:40 p.m. Musical greetings from the string quartet of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine
2:40 – 3:40 p.m. Open Discussion “The impact of the European Union support on CSOs and media in Ukraine on its path to the EU. The place and role of CSOs in Ukraine’s recovery process”
  • Stefan Schleuning, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation
  • Yuliia Fediv, PhD in political science, cultural and media manager, cultural diplomat, member of the Board of UA PBC, member of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Institute
  • Inna Pidluska, Deputy Executive Director, International Renaissance Foundation
  • Oleksandra Betliy, Leading research fellow/Project coordinator, Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER)
  • Olena Gubar, Strategic Advisor at ISAR Ednannia
3:40 – 3:50 p.m. Welcoming address: Svitlana Tarabarova, уUkrainian singer, songwriter, civil society activist.

Inspiring speeches covering four main areas
of the EU support to CSOs and media in Ukraine:

3:50 – 4:10 p.m. “Protecting human rights of citizens” by Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Centre for Civil Liberties
4:10 – 4:30 p.m. “Empowering, boosting reforms and good governance” by Oleksandr Starodubtsev, Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention
4:30 – 4:50 p.m. “Fighting disinformation” by Andriy Kulikov, Ukrainian journalist, editor, radio host, TV presenter, actor, media expert and media trainer
4:50 – 5:10 p.m. “Supporting vulnerable groups in the wartime” by Anna Kramarenko, clinical psychologist, facilitator, actively cooperates with the Atlant Support Centre in working with the military and their families, and Natalia Chermoshentseva, gender equality expert, coordinator of the volunteer initiative ‘Dignity’
5:10 – 5:15 p.m. Welcoming video address from Oleh Mykhailiuta, Ukrainian musician and producer, frontman of the band TNMK, civil society activist
5:15 – 6:20 p.m. “89 days” Ukrainian documentary film demonstration and discussion of the film with the director Pavlo Dorohoi in partnership with Docudays
6:20 – 6:30 p.m. DOCU/CLUB Network presentation by Olha Babchuk, journalist, communication managers of the DOCU/CLUB Network

EU pavilion

What do you know about the relations between Ukraine and the European Union, in particular the unprecedented assistance provided by the EU to Ukraine during the war, as well as its support for Ukrainian civil society organisations and independent media?

Come inside and find out more!

Information Support to EU Networks in Ukraine
2:00 p.m. Euroquiz ‘20th Anniversary of EU Enlargement’
2:30 p.m. Presentation of the EU Study Days programme
3:00 p.m. Euroquiz ‘Ukraine on its path to EU membership’
4:00 p.m. Euroquiz ‘Support of Ukraine by the European Union’
4:30 p.m. Presentation of the EU Study Days programme
Communicating the European Union for Ukrainians
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quest ‘Unity: Ukraine and EU’ – find answers to 9 questions and solve the crossword puzzle

Prizes will be awarded to the Euroquiz and Quest winners, and all participants will receive souvenirs as a keepsake.


Media Tent «VOICES»

The European Union supports Ukrainian media and journalists in the face of current challenges and threats, as the presence of free, independent and professional media telling the truth contributes to the strengthening of Ukraine’s democracy and resilience.

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Suspilne
  • Lecture-workshop ‘How to implement AI in newsrooms’

Viktor Dyachenko, host of Public Broadcasting projects

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Rubric media solutions and Eastern Option online media outlet
  • Showcases of journalistic coverage of recovery processes within the framework of an innovative partnership model – the Recovery Window media network
  • Presentation and masterclass ‘How to write about recovery and verify the viability, efficiency and feasibility of solutions for duplication’

Olha Stukalo, editor-in-chief, Angelina Tiokhta, SMM expert, Olena Prykhno, MEL expert

4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Internews Ukraine
  • Presentation-quiz ‘Debunking disinformation about the EU and Ukraine’s European integration’

Dmytro Zinchuk, project team lead at Internews Ukraine

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Detector Media
  • Workshop ‘Insight into media literacy’
  • A test to determine a person’s mindset and understanding of the media literacy construct, fact-checking skills and ability to recognise manipulation

Oleksandr Pyrozhkov, media literacy trainer and project manager at Detector Media


Street exhibition #TogetherWeAct «SUPPORT»

1:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition displays provide information about civil society organisations that have benefited from EU support since the first days of the full-scale war. This enables them to defend human rights, take care of socially vulnerable groups, debunk hostile fakes, enhance accountability of public authorities and promote reforms on Ukraine’s path to the EU.

Children’s corner

We invite our youngest visitors to learn about interesting and useful things, play, draw or just have fun! There are colouring books, soap bubbles, toys – take your pick!

In addition, you can join the activities of the Dobrodiy Club (‘Good Deeds Club’) Charitable Foundation:

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.,
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Art workshop ‘Creativity is a Stress Antidote’: activities to unleash resources and emotions, inspiration (for children 10+)
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Art therapy session: explore your emotions through a real creative experiment to understand and transform anger (for children 10+)
6:30 p.m. Confidence Diary draw (for children 10+)

Civil Society Alley «SOLIDARITY»

Welcome to the Civil Society Alley,

The participants – representatives of Ukrainian civil society organisations supported by the European Union – offer a lot of interesting and useful things!

What exactly is it? Come, find out and join us!

Tent 1

East Europe Foundation and its partners
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Inkblot therapy from the Fishermen’s Club of Ukraine
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Legal quiz from the Yurshtab
2:00 – 3:20 p.m. Emotional workout: exercises to work through difficult emotions from the Generation of Mothers Lada
3:20 – 4:00 p.m. ‘Experience of Preserving Kyiv’s Architecture’ by the Renovation Map
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Mine safety training by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in partnership with the East Europe Foundation
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Masterclass ‘Building a Successful Career in Times of Uncertainty’ from the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility Development
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lecture on intellectual property for civil society organisations and charitable organisations from Yurshtab

Tent 2

All-Ukrainian Volunteer Centre
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Art workshop ‘Collage of Dreams’ (for children 7+ and adults)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Board game ‘Healthlandia Adventures’ (for children 4+)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Card game ‘Safety Circle’ (for teenagers 12+ and adults)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Lecture ‘Theory of attachment: how to raise a child in love’ (for adults)

Tent 3

Divergent Woman
1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40 p.m. Ritual Trilogy ‘Initiation into Feminism’:
  • Presentation in the Temple of Feminism
  • Initiation into feminism
  • Attraction ‘How can a feminist’s heart be at peace?’
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Masterclasses in Ukrainian ethnographic dance by Iryna Kuznetsova, a master of magic movement, choreographer and director
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Aroma magic from aromatherapist Inna Cherniha (relieving tension and stress)
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Masterclasses on photo posturing and photo sets for visitors
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Charity fair of unforgettable souvenirs and embroidered items

Tent 4

SUVIATO
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Lecture ‘Communication with military officers and veterans’
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Creating cards of gratitude for defenders
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quiz about the life of the military officers and veterans with memorable prizes

Tent 5

ISAR Ednannia and its partners
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Survey ‘Organisation I interact with’ and bingo game ‘What is superfluous here?’ from ISAR Ednannia
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Temporary tattoos, an exposition of posters and modern memes about Ukrainian writers by Lyuk Media Group
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ‘Through the veil of silence’. Anonymous stories of the occupation from the Almenda Centre for Civil Education
1:00, 1:15 p.m. A game based on the newspaper ‘Kharkiv, where is your face?’ by the Lyuk Media Group
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Music-themed quiz on the relationship with Europe from the Ukrainian Association of Music Events
2:45, 3:00 p.m. A game based on the newspaper ‘Kharkiv, where is your face?’ by the Lyuk Media Group
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Music-themed quiz on the relationship with Europe from the Ukrainian Association of Music Events

Tent 6

International Renaissance Foundation
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. The EU-Ukraine cooperation quiz with the opportunity to get fortune cookies
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ‘Postcard to a friend’
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. ‘Draw an Open Society’
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Photo quest on European values

Tent 7

Network 100 Percent Life Rivne
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Free HIV testing and advice
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Survey ‘What are social services?’
Association of Mothers and Wives of Ukraine’s Defenders
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and presentation of projects and opportunities

Tent 8

Kyiv Defenders
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learning quiz on Ukrainian culture
3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Discussion: ‘Resilience of sustained CSOs in times of war’
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Charity raffle
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Project presentations

Tent 9

TBPeopleUkraine
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quiz ‘TV Myths and Stereotypes’
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuberculosis screening tests

Tent 10

FREE ZONE
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. About the organisation and its projects
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Quiz

Tent 11

Changemakers
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Communicating with visitors, advising on training
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Presentation of the free visionary adolescent learning framework ‘Changemakers’
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Interactive survey on values and prejudices

Tent 12

Institute for Sustainable Development of Communities (ISDC)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. About the organisation. Experience in Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodyanka communities
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Ommm, the spirit of the Irpin woods, meets Buchyk the cat. Interactive presentations of children’s books for parents and their children
Brave Irpin
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. About the organisation. Experience in Irpin and its community
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ‘Symbols of Resilience’. Workshops for children
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. MentalHealthTime. Speaking with psychologists, working with metaphorical cards, making bracelets.