We are heartened by how communities around the world have risen to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. Below is a list of creative initiatives that are dedicated to supporting Ukrainian artists and cultural workers, as well as larger humanitarian efforts. For a wider, non-exhaustive donation list, please see the bottom of this article.
This link list will be updated regularly to reflect newer initiatives. Stay informed with announcements on our Instagram. Last updated on 18 May 2022.
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Organized by OSTKREUZ Photographers Agency and in collaboration with partners such as Vitsche Culture and Records of War, ‘After the Escape’ is an exhibition and event project in Berlin dedicated to documenting the experiences of Ukrainians fleeing the war. The exhibition runs until June 6, 2022.
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Set up a fundraiser with screenings of Ukrainian films through Takflix, a Ukrainian online cinema that will help coordinate the necessary logistics. Email the team [email protected] for more information.
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Founded by fashion designers Julie Pelipas and Anna October, Better.Community is a non-profit digital platform which showcases Ukrainian creatives to help them get hired for full-time and commission-based opportunities.
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Home textile company ZigZachZurich has collaborated with the Prymachencko family foundation to develop three wool blankets in commemoration of Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko.
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Kharkiv-based Ukrainian fashion label Keepstyle has released their “Ми з України” [We are from Ukraine] collection to raise funds and awareness around the War in Ukraine.
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List created by Kyiv-based music radio of charity compilations spanning jazz, ambient, and techno, and released by communities across the world.
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Guide for Ukrainian-supporting compilations to purchase throughout the month or on the first Friday of each month, where the platform waives its fees for 24-hours.
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Newly launched platform for creatives to manifest solidarity, express feelings, and raise awareness around the war in Ukraine.
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Together with Harvey Lloyd Screens and G. F Smith, this screenprint was designed by Sarah Boris and is available for purchase. All proceeds go to UNICEF Ukraine.
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Purchase NFTs via—or donate directly to—UkraineDAO, currently the largest NFT and crypto-based initiative organized by members of Pussy Riot, Trippy Labs, PleasrDAO, CXIP, and other Ukrainian activists.
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Open call for all filmmakers, studios, and distributors to send files and downloadable links of dialogue-free films for children and their parents waiting at the Ukrainian-Polish border.
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Non-exhaustive list of 11 organizations that are offering residence opportunities for artists and cultural workers impacted by the crisis. Includes information on how to apply as an artist as well as how to become a host institution.
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Resident Advisor is regularly updating a list of events happening in cities around the world that are raising funds for Ukraine.
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Organized the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) NGO, Zaborona, The Naked Room, and Mystetskyi Arsena, the UEAF provides emergency assistance and financial support for Ukrainian creatives and cultural workers.
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Global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.
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International humanitarian medical non-governmental organization that operates in conflict zones and regions affected by endemic diseases.
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Organization supporting refugees from countries facing critical societal conditions or suffering the effects of climate change.
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Organization providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
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Emergency appeal by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to send more resources, staff, and aid to support Ukraine’s neighboring countries in taking in hundreds of thousands of refugees.
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Ukrainian non-governmental advocacy organization currently assisting LGBTQI+ people with relocation, transport, food, shelter, and psychological support.
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Fundraiser aimed at helping Ukrainian media outlets relocate, set-up offices, and continue operations from neighboring countries.
This link list was formed with contributions from the Friends of Friends and MoreSleep teams and in solidarity with those impacted by the war in Ukraine. The list will be updated regularly to reflect newer initiatives. Stay informed with announcements on our Instagram. Last updated on 18 May 2022.
Text: Anastasiya Varenytsya and Amelie Varzi
Cover image: No More Blood, 2022, ©Adriana Prat
Featured image: No to War, 2022, ©Adriana Prat