In Lviv, an open-air movie screening was held for families who were forced to leave their homes because of the war
Rain is no obstacle to families watching a movie together!
On May 29, children and adults from Kharkiv, Bakhmut, Kramatorsk, Lysychansk, Nizhnya Duvanka, Berdyansk, Rubizhny and Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk regions together watched the family comedy “The Big Red Dog Clifford” in the open air. We are sure that even the rain did not spoil the wonderful atmosphere of the movie screening.
Open-air cinema viewing is held within the framework of the “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project, which is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”, with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben. As part of the project, we also conduct chess training, sports games and master classes.
Children who left their homes because of the war played football in Lviv
On May 27, as part of the “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project, future football stars from Kherson and Kharkiv trained at the stadium of school #68.
Children from the frontline regions, together with their peers from Lviv, conducted an active warm-up, performed developmental exercises for better coordination, learned the technical techniques of handling/stopping the ball with the inside of the foot and passing the ball. Acquired skills were improved in the process of a two-sided game.
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Football training takes place within the project “Shelter – Friendly Lviv”, which is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”, with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben. As part of the project, we also conduct chess lessons, master classes and open-air cinema viewing for children from internally displaced families.
A workshop on making motanka dolls was held in Briukhovychi for families from frontline regions
On May 25, families from the Severodonetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions learned to make knotted dolls at the Theological Seminary in Bryukhovychy (near Lviv).
Blue-yellow, green-brown or white-blue: everyone could freely choose the color of the Motanka doll, but the prerequisite was to make the most secret wish when making it. We believe that every wish will come true.
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The master class is held within the framework of the project “Shelter – Friendly Lviv”, which is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”, with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben. As part of the project, we also conduct chess lessons, sports games and open-air movie viewing for children from internally displaced families. Follow our announcements!
A master class for children from internally displaced families was held in Lviv for Vyshyvanka Day!
On May 19, a master class was held for the first time in the “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project at the “Grono” Lyceum. Children from Slovyansk, Kramatorsk, Severodonetsk, and Bakhmut were told the history of embroidery, and were also shown which embroideries are characteristic of different regions of Ukraine. Everyone could choose an activity to their liking: some tried to embroider, some drew ornaments on paper shirts, others made appliqués with ornaments. And gymnasium teachers taught children to make bracelets from blue and yellow ribbons.
The “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project for children from families who were forced to leave their homes due to the war is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben. Within the project, sports events, chess lessons and open-air cinema are also held.
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A chess school for children from internally displaced families opened in Lviv. PHOTO
On May 17, within the framework of the “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project, the first chess class was held for children who, due to the war, were forced to leave their homes with their families.
17 boys and girls from Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv and Kyiv region took part in learning the intellectual game.
Classes for children are conducted by a chess teacher, a participant in international tournaments, a student of the National University named after I. Boberskyi (chess department) Vladyslav Baklazhkov. The school will be open until August 15, so children from internally displaced families who have not yet registered can join. Lessons take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the Lviv Open Lab city youth center. Pre-registration is required link.
The “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project for children from families who were forced to leave their homes due to the war is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben. Sports events and master classes are also held within the project. Follow our announcements!
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A chess school for children from internally displaced families will open in Lviv
We invite intellectual game lovers from 6 to 16 years old. The school will offer free lessons from May 17 to August 15. Classes will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lviv Open Lab (Lviv, 58 Chervonoi Kalyna Ave.). The number of places is limited (up to 30 people).
Mandatory pre-registration using a qr-code, or by link.
The chess school starts within the project “Shelter – Friendly Lviv”, which is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”, with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben.
As part of the “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project, we will also hold sports events and master classes for children from families who were forced to leave their homes due to the war. Follow our announcements!
For additional information, call: +38(096) 017-11-25
The “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project for children from families who were forced to leave their homes due to the war is starting in Lviv
From May 16 to August 15, special free events for children and youth will be held in various locations in the city of Leva. All for their physical, intellectual and psycho-emotional development. The project is also designed to ensure acquaintance, communication and integration of internally displaced persons with Lviv residents.
“Escape from the war, many thousands of people from different parts of Ukraine moved to Lviv. Basic needs, such as a roof over their heads and food, are provided by the city and volunteers. At the same time, our project is designed to return to children the usual joys of childhood – active games, entertainment, smiles, communication with peers. Every child deserves a happy childhood.”, – project coordinator Ulyana Pak.
The “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” project provides for:
1. Chess school (twice a week training and chess tournaments for children from 6 to 16 years old);
2. Watching movies in the open air (once a week on weekends);
3. Sports games and tournaments (twice a week for children from 4 to 18 years old);
4. Creative master classes (once a week for children and adults).
Follow our announcements!
The project “Shelter – Friendly Lviv” is implemented by the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” with the support of Stiftung Schüler Helfen Leben.
For additional information, call: +38 (096) 017-11-25.
Renowned pianist Darius Mazhintas performed in Irpin, a city of heroes, in support of Ukraine
On April 26, 2022, against the background of the destroyed historical building of culture in the city of heroes, Irpeni, an hour-long performance by the outstanding pianist Darius Mazhintas was held in support of Ukraine and in honor of the destroyed city of heroes, who loyally and at the cost of their lives held back the Russian advance on the capital.
The performer arrived in Ukraine, spent the night in Irpen, and in the morning played Chopin’s insightful nocturnes in the open air in the war-torn city, as a manifestation of love for Ukraine, deep respect for defenders and civilians of the city and the country.
The black grand piano for the performance was brought from Kyiv and placed on the surviving piece of the square in front of the Central House of Culture in Irpen. The building is a monument of culture, in its destroyed premises you can now see the metal frames of two burnt pianos.
The mayor of Irpen, Oleksandr Markushyn, thanked Mr. Mazhintas and emphasized that the chosen location is not only symbolic as a center of culture, but also as a building on the line of defense of Irpen, which the enemy could not break through thanks to the defenders.
Darius Majintas – Vice-president and artistic director of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars” in the European Union, a graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, laureate of numerous national and international awards. Due to his exceptional musical sensibility and talent, as well as forms of expression and unique interpretations, the performer is recognized in the Republic of Lithuania and in the world.
“Music played in halls for pleasure is not all you can do with it. Music is an energy that helps people… So I don’t want to play in halls now. I want to play in places where it’s not expected… Like today. – said Mr. Majintas. – That is why we are here symbolically. Our heart is with Ukraine… I love Ukraine. She fights not only for her country. She fights for the whole world.”
The speech was organized by the efforts of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars”, with the assistance of the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” in Ukraine, the volunteer initiative “People-Army” and the mayor of Irpinsky.
“The name of the foundation “Looking at the Stars” is about that situation when there is no way to see anything, but you still raise your eyes and look at the stars” – the executive director of the Looking at the Stars Foundation, Margarita Shteinberg, explained the main idea to those present.
Volunteers of the “People-Army” initiative helped organize accommodation and overnight stays in Irpen for foreign guests. The city still lacks electricity, gas and, in some places, water. People draw water from wells and cook over fires. The house where the musician and the team spent the night was also significantly damaged by rocket attacks.
“It is important to draw the attention of the world community right here, in places like Irpin, to the crimes committed by Russia against Ukraine, inviting you to see for yourself the scale of the destruction. After all, it is important to create beauty, to demonstrate humanity in places full of pain.” – says Yaryna Yasinevych, head of the board of the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”, an organization that acted as a partner of the project in Ukraine.
Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn invited Darius Majintas to play in the restored concert hall of Irpen after the victory.
The action was held to spread information in the world with the aim of drawing attention to the feat and tragedy of Irpen, Kyiv region and Ukraine. Mr. Majyntas will also play for the wounded defenders and staff of the Kyiv Military Hospital.
Photos provided by the “Looking at the stars” Foundation, photographers Yevhen Kotenko, Volodymyr Panasyuk.
For reference
“Looking at the Stars” Foundation
Registered federal charity and based in Toronto. The organization’s mission is to provide world-class classical music to organizations and institutions whose members cannot experience live classical music in a traditional setting, or to those who do not have access to traditional venues.
https://lookingatthestars.org/
NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”
A public organization that contributes to the comprehensive development of Ukrainian culture, international cooperation in the field of culture and intercultural dialogue, the development of the media environment in Ukraine, the professional skills of journalists, the increase of quality content, the creation of conditions for the satisfaction and protection of legal, social, creative, national-cultural, economic, legal and other interests of its members and society. And during the war, he carries out volunteer and humanitarian initiatives.
https://demforum.org/
Darius Magintas – Vice-president and artistic director of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars” in the European Union.
Due to his exceptional musical sensibility and talent, as well as charming forms of expression and unique interpretations, Darius Majintas has already won the recognition of the Republic of Lithuania. A graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, laureate of numerous national and international music competitions.
The list of music festivals in which the pianist participated included Aspen Music Festival, Westchester Piano Festival (USA), Summerakademie (Germany) and Holland Music Session (Netherlands).
In 2013-2014, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. Mr. Majintas has given successful concerts in the great halls of the world, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall in New York and London’s Wigmore Hall.
The pianist has recorded several albums, including a solo album in 2011 with works by Bach, Beethoven, and Scriabin.
In 2020, Mr. Majintas joined Looking at the Stars as Vice President and Artistic Director in the European Union and successfully played his first pilot concert in a Lithuanian prison.
A performance by renowned pianist Darius Mazhintas in Irpin, a city of heroes, in support of Ukraine
In the city of heroes, Irpeni – a performance by the outstanding pianist Darius Mazhintas in support of Ukraine
Central cultural center in Irpen
St. Soborna, 183
April 26, 2022
11:00
In honor of the destroyed city of heroes, who loyally and at the cost of their lives restrained the Russians’ attack on the capital, Chopin will be performed on the piano in the open air against the background of the destroyed historical building of culture.
On April 26, 2022, next to the Central House of Culture in Irpen, a distinguished performance will take place pianist Darius Majintas.
The performer arrived in Ukraine and will play Chopin’s insightful nocturnes in war-ravaged Irpen, as a manifestation of love for Ukraine, deep respect for defenders and civilians of the city and country.
Darius Majintas – Vice-president and artistic director of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars” in the European Union, a graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, laureate of numerous national and international awards. Due to his exceptional musical sensibility and talent, as well as forms of expression and unique interpretations, the performer is recognized in the Republic of Lithuania and in the world.
The video of the speech will be used to disseminate information in the world with the aim of drawing attention to the feat and tragedy of Irpen, Kyiv region and Ukraine.
The speech was organized by the efforts of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars”, with the assistance of the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” in Ukraine, the volunteer initiative “People-Army” and the mayor of Irpinsky.
The Central House of Culture in Irpen is a cultural monument. In its destroyed premises, you can now see the metal frames of two burnt pianos.
For media comments after the performance, the following will be available:
Performer Darius Majintas – Vice President of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars”
Oleksandr Markushyn, Irpin Mayor-Commander of the Voluntary Formation of Irpin City Territorial Community No. 1
Margarita Shteinberg – executive director of the “Looking at the Stars” Foundation
Photo: from the Facebook page PianistDariusMazintas
Contact: Yaryna Yasinevych 0636286869
For reference
“Looking at the Stars” Foundation
Registered federal charity and based in Toronto. The organization’s mission is to provide world-class classical music to organizations and institutions whose members cannot experience live classical music in a traditional setting, or to those who do not have access to traditional venues.
https://lookingatthestars.org/
NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”
A public organization that contributes to the comprehensive development of Ukrainian culture, international cooperation in the field of culture and intercultural dialogue, the development of the media environment in Ukraine, the professional skills of journalists, the increase of quality content, the creation of conditions for the satisfaction and protection of legal, social, creative, national-cultural, economic, legal and other interests of its members and society. And during the war, he carries out volunteer and humanitarian initiatives.
https://demforum.org/
Darius Magintas – Vice-president and artistic director of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars” in the European Union.
Due to his exceptional musical sensibility and talent, as well as charming forms of expression and unique interpretations, Darius Majintas has already won the recognition of the Republic of Lithuania. A graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, laureate of numerous national and international music competitions.
The list of music festivals in which the pianist participated included Aspen Music Festival, Westchester Piano Festival (USA), Summerakademie (Germany) and Holland Music Session (Netherlands).
In 2013-2014, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. Mr. Majintas has given successful concerts in the great halls of the world, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall in New York and London’s Wigmore Hall.
The pianist has recorded several albums, including a solo album in 2011 with works by Bach, Beethoven, and Scriabin.
In 2020, Mr. Majintas joined Looking at the Stars as Vice President and Artistic Director in the European Union and successfully played his first pilot concert in a Lithuanian prison.
Ukraine’s participation in the international online academic conference “Stanisław Vincenz’s Homo agens”
The NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” became a co-organizer of the international scientific conference “STANISLAW VINCENZ’S HOMO AGENS”, dedicated to the European philosopher Stanisław Vincenz, who lived and worked in the Hutsul region, in the Ukrainian Carpathians. Stanisław Vincenz was called the “Homer of the Hutsul Region” for writing the monumental Hutsul epic “On the High Uplands”, based on Hutsul mythology, which has been the subject of research by philologists, ethnographers, historians and other scientists from all over the world for more than 80 years.
The conference was organized online by the Polish University Abroad (PUNO) with an office in London.
The event was attended by dozens of scientists from the world’s leading universities – in particular, Wroclaw and Lublin Universities, the University of Arts in Poznań, the University of Vienna, the University of Haifa and others, as well as Stanisław Vincenz’s relatives – in particular, the writer’s granddaughter Anna de Vincenz – a leading specialist of the Israel Institute of Archaeology.
Among the topics of the reports are “Hutsulshchyna yesterday and today”, “Vincenz on Gandhi’s humanism”, “Vincenz and Milos”, “Vincenz and Hedroits”, “Vincenz’s farewell to Lviv”, “Vincenz’s Greek wisdom”, “Vincenz reads Plato”, and others.
From the Ukrainian side, the acting chairman of the board of the All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum Yaryna Yasynevych and cultural project manager Maria Gurska took part in the “VINCENZ’S HOMO AGENS” Conference.
Yaryna Yasinevych delivered a report on Vincenz projects in Ukraine and talked about the most important current initiatives of the organization, such as the transportation of Stanisław Vincenz’s library to Ukraine for its scientific research at the Ukrainian Catholic University, the annual international conference “Vincenz Circle” in Verkhovyna Region, the Stanisław Vincenz Prize, which is awarded as part of the “VIA CARPATIA” forum, as well as translations of the most important works S. Vincenz in Ukrainian, which are taken care of by “Demforum”. “Making Vincenz’s literary heritage accessible is a fundamental task for our team. This is important not only for Ukrainians to read Vincenz. And – what is key – the projects of using his heritage would become more accessible in implementation”, – said Yaryna Yasinevych.
Maria Gurska introduced the conference participants to the project of the virtual Center for Intercultural Dialogue named after Stanisław Vincenz, which should be a continuation of the Concept of the Center, developed in 2019 with the support of UKF by Polish and Ukrainian scientists, and which is planned to be implemented in 2022, and in more detail – about the production of the film “On the High Uplands”, which is being created in a Polish-Ukrainian co-production. The script and pre-production of the film in 2019-2020 received the support of the UKF, and in 2021 the production of the film received funding from State Cinema. The producer of the film is Pylyp Illenko – filming will begin in 2022.
