Tag: ukraine

  • Polish children dream Ukrainian dreams 

    Polish children dream Ukrainian dreams 

    We talk to the writer Żanna Słoniowska about the year of Ukrainian literature on the Polish and foreign publishing market, Polish-Ukrainian relations and the decolonization of Russian literature 

  • “Every family cooks borscht their own way”

    “Every family cooks borscht their own way”

    “At times, someone standing next to me in a shop would start holding their bag tighter. They thought that I would steal from them. Sometimes I asked jokingly, “You know why I won’t steal from you today? Because it’s a Thursday”. On On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we talk to Nadia Ohly about religion, being a…

  • Looking for accommodation for a refugee? Follow these rules!

    Looking for accommodation for a refugee? Follow these rules!

    Ninety percent of all violence happens in private homes. Ukrainians escaping, mostly women and children, are especially vulnerable in a foreign country, behind locked doors.Humanitarian crises are chaotic situations. Professional organizations know these risks – but the situation attracts well-meaning voluntary helpers who act haphazardly while looking for accommodation for someone.The resulting chaos is attractive…

  • Ukraine: what we have achieved so far

    Ukraine: what we have achieved so far

    The entire world is now looking at the situation in Ukraine. We all stand in solidarity with Ukrainians. The last days were really intense.We, Salam Lab, together with many other organisations from Cracow, are working tirelessly to make sure that each Ukrainian person, who leaves their country in order to look for refuge in Poland,…

  • Ukraine: here is how you can help

    Ukraine: here is how you can help

    In the face of tragedy facing our Ukrainian neighbours, a lot of people ask about the possibility to help. Each and every one of you can do something to help them.Here is what you can do now:Financial supportYou can contribute to the crowdfunding campaign organized by Salam Lab for the Ukrainians in need of support.Support…