BER4UA, a collective of Berliners and allies with a mission to aid those affected by the war, is set to host its second fundraiser event in Berlin, demonstrating solidarity with Ukraine. The event is scheduled for March 19, 2024, at 6.30pm, at the Villa Grisebach, located at Fasanenstrasse 25, 10719 Berlin.
Aligned with the central theme of “Resilience”, the event aims to channel all proceeds towards supporting two Ukrainian NGOs that have been making significant strides in enhancing individuals' resilience and adaptive capacities.
Date and time: 19 March 2024 at 18:30 - Villa Grisebach, Fasanenstraße 25, 10719 Berlin.
Impact Force: is dedicated to empowering women economically in Ukraine through targeted initiatives. Their online academy equips women with essential skills, tools, mentorship, and financial grants necessary to initiate and expand their businesses. This support enables women to maintain financial stability and contribute to the well-being of their families and communities effectively.
UNBROKEN: provides comprehensive medical care and rehabilitation for amputees. Its National Rehabilitation Centre in Lviv provides emergency care, reconstructive surgery, orthopedics and state-of-the-art robotic prosthetics, facilitating the successful reintegration of injured Ukrainians into society.
The inaugural event that took place in May 2022, raised over €50,000 from private donors. This year the event at the esteemed Villa Grisebach auction house aims to raise more funds and to spotlight Ukrainian contemporary culture, which is an integral part of European and global heritage. The charity auction will feature works from leading Ukrainian artists, as well as emerging talent, showcasing drawings, paintings, and sculptures created amidst Ukraine's socio-political transformation and ongoing conflict.
The collection encapsulates significant historical events and delves into the profound aspects of human life and the inner world. Many of the featured artists, forced to flee their cities due to the war, have found a new home in Berlin, contributing to the city's vibrant cultural scene. Others have cultivated their careers in Germany.
A lineup of distinguished Ukrainian artists includes: Apl315, Yevgenia Belorusets, Volo Bevza, Maryna Baranovska, Sofia Holubeva, Marta Dyachenko, Yuriy Koval, Vitaly Kravec, Yaroslav Kusch, Tetyana Malinovska, Roman Mykhailov, Victoria Pidust, Vitalii Protosenia, Vasyl Savchenko, Yuriy Sivirin, Vitalii Shupliak , Artem Volokitin, Valeriya Trubina, and Oleksii Zolotar.
The event will feature a musical performances by the acclaimed duo TANKATAKA and DJ be_ca_di (ОЧІ / Shum.Rave).
Additionally, a fashion showcase will include designs from renowned Ukrainian fashion designers such as Alexandru Goos, PLNGNS, Jean Gritsfeldt, Dobrova, Sheezen, and Litkovska.
Join BER4UA to show your support for Ukraine, celebrate its rich cultural heritage, and connect with a diverse community of passionate individuals dedicated to a meaningful cause.
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