It was more than just a dinner. It was an evening of connection — between Sweden and Ukraine, between those in need of support and those who choose to provide it.Together we raised 3,930,000 UAH, of which 2,155,000 UAH was a generous gift from our friends at Apotea.

These funds will help restore even more combat medics — people who face war every day yet never lose their resilience. That night, Ukrainian songs echoed loudly, carried by hundreds of hearts united by a common purpose.

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This time, before the dinner, 170 guests had the opportunity to visit three unique exhibitions, including our art project “Behind the Smile”, which immerses viewers in the frontline experiences of military medics.It was a unique gastronomic journey with our permanent chef Oleksii Shpionov and the SET Catering team, where every dish reflected the richness of Ukrainian traditions intertwined with innovative approaches.

Two very different nations, yet deeply united by shared values — and people who embraced our reality and, without doubt, fell in love with Ukraine. That was our evening at Artipelag.

We held an auction and presented 13 unique Ukrainian lots, gaining 150 new ambassadors who share our mission. Once again, we raised awareness about the war in Ukraine by showing footage of the brave work of our medics in Avdiivka. In total, we raised 910,000 UAH to fund the next program for restoring the mental health of our heroes.

Our greatest achievement was drawing the attention of our European friends to the work of Ukrainian combat medics and the importance of their mental well-being for saving lives. We united everyone around a common goal — an experience we will never forget.

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On November 17, 2023, we once again raised the issue of supporting the mental health of medics by organizing a charity dinner with a Ukrainian soul in Stockholm. We found at least 120 representatives of the Swedish community — guests of our evening who became true ambassadors of Ukraine in Sweden and across Europe.

We are grateful to Nordic Ukraine Forum for the idea, the trust, and to Grodan for hosting this event.Our event expertise helped create a true hub of Ukrainian culture through art, music, and cuisine — even 2,800 kilometers away from Ukraine.