10 August, 2024
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Andriy Shevchenko, a legendary figure in Ukrainian football, visited the Ukrainian Olympic House at Volia Space. A former player and coach, Shevchenko is a national hero who was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2004. Today, he serves as the President of the Ukrainian Association of Football, dedicating his efforts to the development of the sport in Ukraine.At Volia Space, Shevchenko shared his concerns about the future of football in Ukraine, particularly amidst the ongoing war."My priority is to preserve what we already have. During the first year of the war, many families left Ukraine and have not returned. We need to track down all the talent that has joined teams or academies abroad and nurture Ukrainian talent."Shevchenko also exp...
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10 August, 2024
To mark the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence and as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of the documentary Independence of Ukraine by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon'13 at Les Amarres in the 13th arrondissement of Paris!This unique documentary, filmed in a single day on August 24, 2022, and directed by Volodymyr Tykhyi, offers an intimate glimpse into Ukrainian life through the stories of everyday heroes, from the beaches of Odesa to the streets of Kyiv.🎨 Following the screening, attendees can explore the charitable exhibition "Even in the Darkness, There Is a Light" by Ukrainian illustrators Pictoric, showcasing the courage and resilience of Ukrainians in the face of adversity.Join us to show your sup...
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9 August, 2024
A year after the success of welcoming children from Kalynyvka, a small town in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, Sainte-Menehould in France’s Grand Est region has renewed this enriching initiative.This partnership, initiated by Stand With Ukraine and fostered by the solidarity of Sainte-Menehould’s residents and its mayor, Bertrand Courot, highlights the importance of cultural and humanitarian exchanges, especially during times of war.This year, Sainte-Menehould hosted a group of 46 Ukrainian teenagers aged 15 to 18, three of whom had participated in the program the previous year. They were accompanied by four Ukrainian adults, along with Marianne Aubriet, director of the nature and environment center “Le Val d’Ante” in Givry-en-Argonne, and Hakim Kitouni, a nature and sports ac...
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