From Problem to Collective Action: Advocacy in the Field of Culture and National Heritage

During the meeting, we will discuss and document a priority list of sectoral issues that, in the opinion of the community, require urgent attention and advocacy support — at the community, national, or international levels. Together, we will also identify what is missing for their effective resolution and what tools the community needs for impactful advocacy.

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 10:00 – 11:30

Format: Zoom conference

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the access link.

Finding and developing joint solutions — and advocating for them — is one of the most essential skills in the public sector and a core area of activity for the ANTS Networks. Today, the growing number and complexity of challenges, along with the diversity of participants’ perspectives shaped by their regional contexts and prior experiences, often complicate both the identification of priorities and the formation of a shared vision.

In the coming months, the National Interests Advocacy Network “ANTS” will hold a series of regional meetings covering various thematic areas — including culture and heritage, community development, and youth engagement — all united by a common goal: to identify key challenges faced by communities and to strengthen the advocacy capacity of ANTS Network participants in promoting solutions that serve people and the common good.

With the support of our partners, ANTS will also invite participants to take part in specialized advocacy trainings (with certification upon completion), assist communities in implementing advocacy campaigns, and help present their results to international partners.

This event is organized within the framework of the project “Acting Together: Building Partnerships – Influencing Change,” implemented by the NGO National Interests Advocacy Network “ANTS” with the support of the Askold and Dir Foundation. The project is administered by ISAR Unity as part of the broader initiative “Strong Civil Society in Ukraine — a Driver of Reform and Democracy,” funded by the Governments of Norway and Sweden.