The Baba Yelka Phenomenon in Ukraine’s Cultural Space: How to Grow With or Without Funding
How a kitchen conversation sparked a cultural brand known across Ukraine
Join us for an open and inspiring conversation about the journey of Baba Yelka — a grassroots initiative started by a few women from the Kirovohrad region that grew into a well-known movement preserving the voices, traditions, and memories of Ukrainian villages.
Date: May 14, 2025, 10:00 AM
Location: Online
Registration required.
What’s on the agenda:
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How the Baba Yelka cultural and ideological project was born
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How to grow in the cultural field with minimal resources
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How to share your story so others truly listen
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How to build trust and recognition
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Why Baba Yelka has become a model for others
Speaker:
Svitlana Lystiuk — Co-founder of the NGO Baba Yelka, Head of the Ethnolaboratory, and Curator of Research and International Programs.