Sense of Safety: Raising funds for the creation of barrier-free infrastructure in the Yermilov Centre, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Within the framework of the international art project Sense of Safety at the urgent request of our partner - CCA YermilovCentre, we: antiwarcoalition.art & Ambasada Kultury announce the fundraising for the creation of barrier-free space for YermilovCentre - the purchase of two universal stair elevators on a caterpillar, the construction of ramps, vertical elevators, the re-equipment of restrooms.

The sum of 15000 EUR

“Since its opening, back in 2012, the team of the YermilovCentre has understood the need for barrier-free art space.

CCA YermilovCentre belongs to the structure of the Kharkiv National University named after V. N. Karazin, and higher educational institutions are, for the most part, not new buildings. The situation with barrier-free accessibility of Ukrainian and, in particular, Kharkiv educational institutions was difficult even before the full-scale war. However, now the reality is that there will be more people with disabilities or certain injuries resulting from fighting, shelling, etc. Barrier-free is our new societal norm and part of public policy, and we are committed to ensuring that all our visitors feel comfortable and convenient, without barriers.

It is important that with the start of the full-scale invasion, the YermilovCentre is not only a center for contemporary art and a venue for cultural events, but also a shelter. That's why it's so important for us to make the Centre an accessible space in every sense."

Natalia Ivanova, Director of YermilovCentre, Kharkiv, Ukraine