MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ongoing Events
Ongoing
Ukrainian Bookshelf
On 23rd of March was launched the Book Tree initiative along with the Ukrainian Bookshelf project that the Ambassador of Ukraine has opened.
Education is one of the country's top priorities, both in Ukraine and Namibia. Come to the Village Windhoek, contribute to the book tree collection, start book exchange process.
The Ukrainian Bookshelf project under the patronage of the First Lady of Ukraine involves the distribution of Ukrainian literature in original and translated versions to the world's leading libraries.
"The Ukrainian bookshelves will help both young and adult readers to get to know Ukraine and Ukrainians better, to get to know our history and philosophy. We want our friends in different countries to become even closer through awareness and understanding," Olena Zelenska said.
Past Events
24 Feb - 14 April 2023
Sunflowers Show
Never underestimate the power of art. Folks can help Ukrainians by purchasing art work created by Namibian artists under the theme of sunflowers; through the “Sunflowers show” exhibition at Cosdef Arts & Crafts Center, Swakopmund, from 24 Feb till 24 March.
Everyone is welcome to attend the opening night on 24 February from 5 p.m.
Support through art!
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
23 March - 06 April 2023
The Year of Resilience
The photo exhibition 'The Year of Resilience' opening on 23d of March in Windhoek. The exhibition centers around the impact of a year of war in Ukraine and can be viewed for the next two weeks during the opening hours of the Goethe Institute in their auditorium.
The exhibition is about the people caught by the war, it is about their inner strength in its simplicity. It is about the sometimes shocking realities of today’s Ukraine. But it is also about hope which stems from the Ukrainian people’s unbreakable spirit, unyielding resolve, and their unshakable resilience.
Easter Time
Easter Online: Paint a Pysanka
A Pysanka (Ukrainian: писанка) is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional folk designs. As creating a real Pysanka is a very painstaking and challenging task, we offer you some colouring options (one option is blank if you want to create your own design).
"As long as the egg writing custom continues, the world will exist."
24 March 2023
I want to know more about Ukraine
On 24th of March took place a meeting with the kids from Pro-Ed Akademie in Swakopmund. They wanted to find out more about Ukrainian children.
The questions were all very different - from how to cook Borscht, to why did this war start or how can I pass on parcels with aid?
This is such a huge positive and affirmative emotions. And the most important thing is, realizing what a lovely, caring generation is growing, you have no doubts that together the world will definitely defeat the evil.
It means the world to all Ukrainians.
18 Feb 2023
Paint & Wine evening "Sunflower"
The Cosdef Arts & Crafts Center's Paint & Wine evening taking place on the 18th of February with a "Sunflower" theme in support to Ukraine.
Join us for a fun evening, no previous painting experience needed.
Facilitated by Betsie Van Rensburg
Pre-bookings essential: 0811280587
marketing.artsncraft@cosdef.org.na
FB: Cosdef Arts & Crafts Center
07 Nov 2022
Music connects, music defeats hatred and aggression
Flute player from UK Polina Loubnina & friends from Namibia, South Africa, Russia, Botswana, Congo, Zimbabwe at Windhoek, The Village on November 7, 18:30.
Entrance: FREE.
The event was initiated by Polina Loubnina: "Let’s stand with Ukraine fighting for freedom, independence and life!"
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
29 Oct 2022
Swakopmund All Day Market
Meet Ukrainians at Swakopmund All Day Market from 10 a.m. on 29 October 2022, know more what Ukraine is and who Ukrainians are:
- why Ukraine is matter
- what is going on
- Ukrainian culture
- Ukrainian traditional elements and more
- Ukraine and Namibia collaboration
Listen to flute player from UK Polina Loubnina 12:00 - 13:00.
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
28 Oct 2022
Music saves life
On October 28, 2022 in Swakopmund, Namibia took place one of a kind charity concert “Music saves life” for the very first time in Namibia, where all music lovers could genuinely admire brilliant performance given by famous flute player from UK, Polina Loubnina and her Namibian friends - Ermelinda Thataone and Arrow Sparks.
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
July 2022
Ukrainian film festival
4 evenings - 4 prominent Ukrainian movies screened - 4 panel discussions on the topic of movie organized. Local experts discussed how the war in Ukraine affects Namibia, how propaganda in media influences people and what is the role of art to prevent from future wars.
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
16 Apr 2022
Night of the Galleries
The Night of the Galleries showcases some amazing talent and variety of artistic style and we are delighted to be part of the event! If you are at the coast over Eastern it is a must join event!
You can find us at Art Stop Namibia.
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
8 Apr 2022
Art for Ukraine
Ukrainians aspire to the same values of liberty, freedom, and democracy that are important to Namibians!!
German surrealist Eberhard Marx is offering his work “ Future II “ to raise vital funds for people whose lives have been devasted by the war in the Ukraine.
Fine Art Gallery organizes Online Auction, 8th April at 17:30.
Lot 10 by Eberhard Marx is a 100% donation and no commission will be charged.
As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates further, the level of financial aid necessary for everyone will of course grow exponentially!
29 March 2022
Challenge And Change Coaching with Anna Grechishkina
The dream is strong as never before, dream for the light to overcome the darkness and reign on its throne by right. The dream whose fulfillment originates in the hearts of every one of us no matter which part of the world we are in.
- Unleashing your true dreams
- Discovering your inner potential
- Building a balanced life based on your core values
- What’s stopping you?
- The journey of a thousand miles starts with YOUR first step
The event took place at Private School Swakopmund in Swakopmund, Namibia.
25 March 2022
Bikers Stand for Freedom
On March 25, 2022 in Swakopmund, Namibia took place a public event in support of Ukraine and raising awareness about what Ukraine is and who Ukrainians are where we introduced a few elements of the Ukrainian culture, Ukrainian cuisine.
The event was initiated by Anna Grechishkina, solo female traveler around the world on a motorcycle.
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
19 March 2022
Swakopmund Strand Market
Meet Ukrainians at Strand Market from 10 a.m. on 19 March 2022, know more what Ukraine is and who Ukrainians are:
- why Ukraine is matter
- what is going on
- Ukrainian culture
- Ukrainian traditional elements
- Ukraine and Namibia collaboration
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
18 March 2022
Swakopmund Night Market
Meet Ukrainians at Swakopmund Night Market from 6p.m. on 18 March 2022, know more what Ukraine is and who Ukrainians are:
- why Ukraine is matter
- what is going on
- Ukrainian culture
- Ukrainian traditional elements
- Ukraine and Namibia collaboration
All proceeds will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.