Promote Ukraine
Driving Change and
Building Bridges
Promote Ukraine is a Brussels-based non-profit organization founded by Marta Barandiy in 2014 during the Revolution of Dignity.
It serves as a media, civil society, and advocacy platform dedicated to promoting Ukraine’s interests within the European Union.
The organization aims to enhance EU-Ukraine relations, support Ukrainian civil society, and provide humanitarian aid to those affected by the ongoing Russia war in Ukraine.
Promote Ukraine aims to integrate Ukraine into the European community by fostering cooperation, understanding, and mutual support. We focus on three main areas: advocacy, humanitarian aid, and media outreach, ensuring that our efforts effectively support Ukraine during these challenging times.
We voice the interests of Ukrainian civil society in Brussels by sharing news, connecting experts, informing public, coordinating events, cooperating with activists, and advocating for the Ukrainian cause to the EU policymakers.
In recognition of our significant impact and dedication, Promote Ukraine was honored with the European Citizen’s Prize in 2022.
This prestigious award, given by the European Parliament, acknowledges our efforts in strengthening civil society, advocating for human rights, and promoting European values.
Ambulance Donations:
In collaboration with MEP Georges Dallemagne, we have donated ambulances and off-road vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, directly supporting military medics on the front lines.
High-Profile Events:
We have organized significant events with notable figures such as Jean-Claude Juncker and Svetlana Ganushkina, fostering dialogue and raising international awareness about Ukraine’s plight.
Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, we have delivered over €300,000 worth of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, ambulances, and essential goods. Our aid has reached more than 33,000 people in Ukraine and Belgium, providing critical support to those in need.
We have held over 50 closed-door meetings with top policymakers, including European politicians and ambassadors, to advocate for Ukraine’s interests and ensure continued support from the EU.
Promote Ukraine has garnered significant media attention, with numerous features and interviews in prominent outlets like Euronews, POLITICO Europe, and the European Parliament’s channels. This media presence has helped amplify Ukraine’s narrative in Europe, ensuring widespread awareness and support for Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty and democratic values.
We have organized more than 70 demonstrations, including impactful actions like the “Boycott Lukoil” protests and solidarity marches, to raise awareness and advocate for European support.
We have provided critical support to over 5,000 Ukrainian refugees in Belgium, establishing the Ukrainian Cultural Center and offering language classes, social integration activities, and essential supplies.
