Community and Culture — Swiss Network with Ukraine

Community & Culture

2402forum
The 2402forum consists of four activists who engage in cultural and political resistance through art. Despite the inherent difficulty in discussing war and destruction, the collective keeps this dialogue alive through film screenings and discussions. The group’s collaborative efforts involve not only the four activists but also supporting institutions, event venues, and all those who attend and support their events. In 2022, 2402forum received financial backing from the City of Zurich, enabling the organization to hold 19 film screenings in various locations across the city.

2402forum’s events follow a consistent structure: each film screening begins with a critical introduction by a researcher, artist, or film team member. This introduction equips the audience with the knowledge and tools to better understand the film. During post-screening discussions, attendees share their impressions. Over time, the collective has successfully cultivated a warm and secure atmosphere during their screenings, in which people feel comfortable expressing their thoughts.

Additionally, for each film screening, the collective extends invitations to artists to document the evening in an artistic manner, adding an extra layer of creativity and depth to their initiatives.

2402forum’s perspective on war extends beyond its military dimensions to encompass economic, informational, cultural, political, and ideological aspects. The collective firmly believes that the creation and contemplation of art serves as a powerful tool for discussing and understanding war. In essence, their aim is to create a platform that offers diverse experiences, encouraging open dialogue about the complexities of war.

Members and Contact

2402forum.org
2402forum@gmail.com
instagram.com/2402forum

Anna Bertram
Lilit Hakopyan
Sasha Lebid

Ukrainian Association of Students and Academics in Zurich (UASAZ)
Zurich is home to many respected scientific and educational institutions. Ukrainians have been part of these institutions for ages, however, until October 2022, the Ukrainian academic community never had their own initiative. After the beginning of the full-scale war, even more Ukrainians joined Swiss institutions and universities. These hard times highlighted the need to unite the Ukrainian academic community in Switzerland and represent Ukraine via various initiatives.

The Ukrainian Association of Students and Academics in Zurich (UASAZ) was established to facilitate the development of the Ukrainian academic community and promote Ukrainian culture in Switzerland. This community of like-minded people interested in Ukraine organizes educational, cultural, networking, and charity events. The Association actively promotes Ukrainian culture through photo exhibitions, film screenings, literature evenings, and musical workshops. UASAZ also hosts dialogues about Ukraine’s role in world security. Finally, the Association organizes lectures and panel discussions dedicated to the consequences of the war in Ukraine and possible avenues of recovery.

UASAZ represents the Ukrainian student and academic community, amplifies their voices, and fosters connections within Ukrainians and with other parties. The Association utilizes various information channels to disseminate crucial information within the community and reach out to wider audiences with first-hand information about and related to Ukraine.

UASAZ is supported by contributions from members and sponsors, as well as by VSETH (Verband der Studierenden an der ETH) and ImpulsFabrik (part of the Association of Students of the University of Zurich VSUZH). Everyone can join UASAZ as a member or sponsor – more information is available at: https://uasaz.org/#membership

Members and Contact

uasaz.org
facebook.com/uasaz.ch
instagram.com/uasaz_ch
contact@uasaz.org

Oleh Kuzyk, President, presidency@uasaz.org
Mariia Svyrydenko, Treasurer, presidency@uasaz.org
Maryna Mazur, Secretary, presidency@uasaz.org
Dr. Anastasiia Shynkarenko, Public Relations & Charity Manager, pr@uasaz.org
Dr. Viktor Kovalov, IT & Events Manager, it@uasaz.org
Oleksandra Ortikova, Design & Communications Manager, pr@uasaz.org
Yuliia Berezovska, Events Manager, events@uasaz.org
Kseniia Shchrebak, Events Manager, events@uasaz.org
Maksym Vasylyk, Communications & Events Manager, events@uasaz.org