Voice & Dignity
A Voice for Children
Our work has evolved into a single mission: to be the global voice for Ukraine’s children. Building on our direct care for war orphans, we now focus on the most urgent crisis threatening Ukraine’s future—the mass abduction of its children.
Global Advocacy
We ensure the world does not look away. Through high-visibility campaigns like Empty Beds in NYC, we use art and media to keep the 19,546+ abducted children in global focus—demanding their return and accountability.
Our Roots in Care
Our advocacy is grounded in what we witnessed firsthand. Through projects like the Mahala Deinstitutionalization Pilot and Operation Santa, we saw the vulnerability of Ukraine’s children—an experience that strengthened our resolve to fight for those taken beyond the border.
Visualizing the Crime: The 'Empty Beds' Installation in NYC
Russia relies on silence to hide the abduction of 19,546 children. We broke that silence in NYC. Partnering with photographer Phil Buehler, we took over a city block with a 100-foot installation exposing the reality of forced deportations and supporting the national 'Bring Kids Back UA' initiative.
Cultural Diplomacy on the Playa: The Journey of a Protest Relic
We took a protest portrait of Putin from Kyiv to Burning Man, turning it into an interactive installation where thousands could express their defiance. Intended to be burned, the piece was instead saved by a chance encounter and will now be preserved at the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago.
Blocking Soft Power: Halting the Russian Mariinsky Theater in NYC
When the Russian state-sponsored Mariinsky Theater was scheduled to perform at Lincoln Center, we saw it as a move to whitewash the war. Through a coalition with activist group Svitanok and a high-impact 'Blood Ballet' protest performance, we successfully pressured the venue to cancel the event.
"A Portrait of Putin" by the People of Ukraine
Hidden behind velvet curtains at a Kyiv auction, we presented a pristine portrait of the dictator. Guests were invited to pick up a paintbrush and intervene. The resulting collaborative work, defaced and reclaimed by the audience, was sold to raise funds for displaced families.