With the beginning of a full-scale war in Ukraine, many of our compatriots crossed the borders with neighboring European countries in search of salvation from missile strikes. Since March 2022, caring Ukrainians in Krakow have set up a space for a volunteer headquarters-warehouse, where they were engaged in repackaging and assembling necessary items: from diapers to ambulances.
Unfortunately, the war continues. Many people need help. Therefore, we decided to expand the range of good deeds by creating a Ukrainian space in the very center of Krakow. We began a full-scale renovation of the abandoned location and within a month, with our own efforts and funds, renovated 200 sq m of the premises. We turned to UNICEF, Castorama, IKEA and other corporations for help. However, in vain. Only IT corporations responded and helped us with furniture. As time has shown, we accomplished the impossible – we built an educational creative space ourselves. The opening was attended by hundreds of grateful people, the press, and the Ukrainian consul. The atmosphere began to function. The number of students and teachers increased, and the comfort of the premises improved.
