The Glass Art Society extends our support to the people of Ukraine and Ukrainians across the world. Any affected member of the glass community affects us all, and we stand in solidarity with Ukraine and advocate for the protection of both its people and its cultural heritage.
Glass was produced in Ukraine during all its written history, and we know it will continue to do so for centuries to come. Help us support Ukraine and its glass community by exploring the resources below.
Andriy Kurylo via International Glass Symposium
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT UKRAINE:
Doctors Without Borders
As hundreds of thousands of people are forced to escape the conflict in Ukraine, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working on setting up emergency response activities in the country and dispatching teams to Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Teams are also ready to respond in Russia and Belarus.
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/ukraine
CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund
Your emergency gift supports CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund to reach 4 million with immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance — prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
They are mobilizing resources that will provide vital support to people forced to flee their homes, and their teams are already on the ground in Poland and working with local partners in both Poland and Ukraine.
https://www.rescue.org/article/how-can-i-help-ukraine
Transaidency
Transaidency, a German-based aid organization, is one of the project partners in the Multaka program at Berlin Glas (co-founded by GAS Board Vice President Nadania Idris). They are holding a fundraiser for Ukraine until the 9th of March, with 100% of the money raised to buy medical supplies, clothing and food.
OutRight
OutRight, based in NYC, works at the international, regional and national levels to research, document, defend, and advance human rights for LGBTIQ people around the world. We partner directly with human rights defenders, allies and organizations to produce reliable data on the experiences of LGBTIQ people around the world, and support research-based advocacy and capacity-building to promote the human rights LGBTIQ people everywhere.
https://outrightinternational.org/ukraine
Resources for BIPOC & Slavic Ukrainian Refugees
Find additional resources for charitable organizations that are working to ameliorate the suffering here.
RESOURCES ON UKRAINIAN GLASS:
International Blown Glass Symposium in Lviv
Started in 1989 through an initiative of one of the founders of the international studio movement, Andrii Bokotey, the symposium takes place in Lviv every three years and is open to the public. Works created during the symposium enrich the collection at the Glass Museum in Lviv. The collection includes approximately 450 unique glass works from 270 artists from 36 countries, created during eleven International Blown Glass Symposiums in Lviv, 1989-2019.
https://www.glassymposium.org/history-en.html
Glass Museum in Lviv
Glass Museum in Lviv is situated in the heart of the city on the Rynok square, in front of the City Hall in a medieval Palazzo Bandinelli. Established by famous Ukrainian artist, prof. Andriy Bokotey, in 1992, the museum aimed to display the pieces created during the International Blown Glass Symposiums in Lviv. This is the first and only glass museum in Ukraine.
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
Years into a global pandemic and now experiencing a new era in world history, times are trying for everyone. It is important to check in with yourself and your loved ones about your mental health and wellness. If you or someone you know feels overwhelmed and is unsure where to start, please explore our Mental Health + Wellness resources.