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Panel Discussion With the Sword, We Claim Our Rights at the Forum

The panel discussion With the Sword, We Claim Our Rights at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND focused on the role of the military as a cornerstone of national survival during a prolonged war. Organized in partnership with the Come Back Alive Initiatives…

Discussion Doomed to Democracy: How Ukraine Stays Committed to Be a Free State Despite the War at Forum

How can Ukraine’s democratic choice remain consistent in the face of war? What is the contribution of civil society organizations and the media in supporting democratic processes? Can Ukraine become an example of upholding the values of freedom during wartime? Participants of…

Discussion on Cultural Offensive: Effective Cultural Policy as a Prerequisite for Ukrainian Resilience at the Forum

The panel discussion Cultural Offensive: Effective Cultural Policy as a Prerequisite for Ukrainian Resilience was one of the highlights of the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND. In partnership with the Kultnastup Initiative, speakers discussed critical aspects…

160 Books Gathered Thanks to the Books for Defenders Initiative during Forum

On the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND, held on December 5, we gathered 160 books in Books for Defenders Initiative. Thanks to the support of the Syaivo Knyhy bookstore and volunteers from the Cultural Forces Platform, the collected books have already been…

Panel Discussion ‘How Can We withSTAND a Long War?’ at the Forum

Optimists who believe the war will end soon are rare in Ukraine now. Sociological surveys reveal the pressing question - how to survive such a long and harsh war. How do we adapt to life during an exhausting conflict that demands resilience, endurance, and the ability to…

Third Organizational Development School Conducted as Part of the SOLVE Project

ISAR Ednannia hosted the Third Organizational Development School under the SOLVE: Strengthening Organizations for Long-Term Impact Project, supported by Save the Children and the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA). Over three days, participants learned about monitoring,…

Maxim Butkevych's Speech at the Civil Society Development Forum

Maxim Butkevych, human rights defender, journalist, and serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who was freed from Russian captivity on October 18 during the 58th prisoner exchange, delivered a keynote speech at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND. Over two…

XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND is in the Books!

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Tomorrow, December 5, marks the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND!

This is the day for connecting, supporting, and envisioning the future. We have missed each other greatly, and coming together to embrace, talk, and determine our path forward is vital. Curious about what will happen? Check out the Forum’s agenda.  We look…

Tamara Horikha Zernia: Speaker at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

"This story is about the power to live and fight in times of 'deepest despair.' About the 'freedom of the condemned.' About the audacity of faith and the ingenuity of loyalty." These words perfectly describe the book Dochia by the incredible Tamara Horikha Zernia — writer,…

Andrii Zelinskyi — speaker at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

Corruption is a collective trauma rooted in the Holodomor. Have you ever considered corruption in Ukraine from this perspective — a legacy of the collective trauma of the Holodomor that we have struggled to eradicate for so long? We invite you to reflect on this topic on…

Renovated Building of the Staryi Sambir Youth Center Officially Opened with the Support of ISAR Ednannia and Partners

In Lviv oblast, the renovated building of the Staryi Sambir Youth Center has been officially opened. Thanks to the joint efforts of ISAR Ednannia and UNICEF Ukraine, in cooperation with the Youth Platform NGO, the Initiative Platform Teplitsa, and in partnership with the Staryi…

Speaker of the XIII Civil Society Development Forum – Valerii Pekar

The threat to democracy in Ukraine during war times is one of the greatest challenges we face today. How can we preserve fundamental democratic principles during a state of emergency and wartime? We are pleased to welcome Valerii Pekar, a Ukrainian entrepreneur, publicist,…

Open Conversation with Andriy Kurkov at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND

Andriy Kurkov is a renowned writer and person whose words and actions help Ukraine make its voice heard worldwide. His books inspire, and his presence on the international stage shapes the modern face of our culture. He is the author of over 40 books and screenplays, and the…

CSO Meter 2024: Opportunities and Challenges for Ukrainian Civil Society

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Panel Discussion Cultural Offensive: Effective Cultural Policy as a Requirement for Ukrainian Resilience and Victory at the Civil Society Development Forum

Culture is both our shield and sword in the battle for identity. On the panel discussion at the XIII Civil Society Development Forum (with)STAND, we will discuss how language and culture become powerful tools in our fight for freedom. The panel will feature prominent speakers,…