Building a new vision for Ukraine:
How civil society, architects and technologists are working together to strengthen democracy and rethink institutions
Across Europe and beyond, growing frustration with the system - and lack of positive vision for future change - has led many to turn toward authoritarian leaders who offer the illusion of certainty and control. Ukrainians have shown that in the deepest crisis, tapping into the collective intelligence of its citizens helps to forge a new vision and defend the country. What can we learn from Ukraine to rethink institutions, and develop creative solutions to open them up to citizens?
This webinar, hosted by Unhack Democracy in partnership with with the Civil College Foundation (CKA), took place on 3 April 2025. Speakers included:
Viktor Liakh: President of the East Europe Foundation (EEF) & leading tech and social innovation leader
Fulco Treffers: Architect and co-founder of Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine
Civil society is often seen as a force for democracy and human rights. But Ukraine has shown us that in times of war, it can also become a pillar of security. We explore how civil society helped Ukraine move from authoritarianism to democracy, laid the groundwork for national defence, and continues to play a critical role in resisting invasion, countering corruption, and offering lessons for civil society leaders across Europe and beyond.
Defending freedom:
Civil society’s role in Ukraine’s national security
This webinar, hosted by Unhack Democracy in partnership with with the Civil College Foundation (CKA), took place on 6 March 2025. Speakers included:
Oleh Rybachuk, former Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration (2005) and now head of the Centre of United Actions.
Olha Aivazovska, Chair of civil network OPORA and co-founder of the International Centre for Ukrainian victory