Platform for Ukrainian art and culture in the Netherlands
VATAHA Foundation initiates and supports projects to spread Ukrainian art and culture in The Netherlands. By connecting Ukrainian artists with Dutch cultural producers and international audiences, we build bridges between cultures and create opportunities for creative Ukrainians.
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Run for Ukraine 2026
VATAHA’s annual memorial run is taking place again this year on 23 August, 2026. For the fifth consecutive year, Run for Ukraine will honor the memory of the Heroes who died in the struggle for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Three Poems, Three Medals, Five Years of Run for Ukraine
This year’s Run for Ukraine medal honours Ivan Franko, pairing his call to struggle with imagery drawn from his homeland and embroidered clothing. As VATAHA marks five years of the memorial run, we take a look back at past medals and the Ukrainian poetry that has accompanied each one.
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Why HAAG Athletiek co-hosts Run for Ukraine
As war fatigue permeates the Dutch news landscape, what keeps HAAG Athletiek motivated to host Run for Ukraine? We spoke with main event organizers Arjan van Kooij and Peter van Raalte in depth about their personal convictions to support Ukraine through sports and art events – and why more Dutch…
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