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As indicated, the early meetings look place in bars in [[Kreuzberg]] popular with Ukrainians and predated the Russian invasion.<ref name="rehman-2023"/> The organization registered as a non{{nbhyph}}profit association in 2023. |
As indicated, the early meetings look place in bars in [[Kreuzberg]] popular with Ukrainians and predated the Russian invasion.<ref name="rehman-2023"/> The organization registered as a non{{nbhyph}}profit association in 2023. |
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The organization necessarily takes precautionary measures. The address of its office is not public and staff and supporters regularly use [[pseudonym|assumed names]] when campaigning.<ref name="rehman-2023"/> The ethos of the organization also changed as it became evident the [[Russo-Ukrainian war]] would be drawn out — shifting to a greater emphasis, {{as of| |
The organization necessarily takes precautionary measures. The address of its office is not public and staff and supporters regularly use [[pseudonym|assumed names]] when campaigning.<ref name="rehman-2023"/> The ethos of the organization also changed as it became evident the [[Russo-Ukrainian war]] would be drawn out — shifting to a greater emphasis, {{as of|2023|lc=yes}}, on staying power.<ref name="rehman-2023"/> |
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In the first year, Vitsche organized and shipped humanitarian aid directly, but it now leaves that task to partner organizations and fund{{nbhyph}}raise on their behalf instead.<ref name="pfaff-2023"/> |
In the first year, Vitsche organized and shipped humanitarian aid directly, but it now leaves that task to partner organizations and fund{{nbhyph}}raise on their behalf instead.<ref name="pfaff-2023"/> |
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| Formation | 2023 |
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| Founded at | Berlin, Germany |
| Type | NGO |
| E356992414 | |
| Registration no. | VR39580B |
| Legal status | Registered non-profit association |
| Purpose | Support for Ukraine |
| Location |
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| Staff | circa 14 |
| Website | vitsche |
Vitsche is a registered non-profit association based in Berlin, Germany which advocates for Ukraine during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Vitsche means "an assembly of free people where important public issues are discussed and decided".[1][a]
The organization began through meetings held in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin during January 2022 — just prior to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24 February 2022.[1] From the outset, Vitsche campaigned for Germany to supply arms to Ukraine — a position which sometimes placed Vitsche at odds with the wider peace movement in the early days of the war.[1]
The organization "is mainly made up of young Ukrainians, many of whom have been living in Germany for years, but there are also those who fled to Berlin" following the Russian invasion.[2][a]
In 2025, Vitsche participated in larger rallies organized by established German NGOs. Representatives from Vitsche spoke at the Fridays for Future Berlin strike on 14 February 2025. And at the rally organized by Campact at the Brandenburg Gate on 9 March 2025.[3]
History and methods
As indicated, the early meetings look place in bars in Kreuzberg popular with Ukrainians and predated the Russian invasion.[1] The organization registered as a non‑profit association in 2023.
The organization necessarily takes precautionary measures. The address of its office is not public and staff and supporters regularly use assumed names when campaigning.[1] The ethos of the organization also changed as it became evident the Russo-Ukrainian war would be drawn out — shifting to a greater emphasis, as of 2023[update], on staying power.[1]
In the first year, Vitsche organized and shipped humanitarian aid directly, but it now leaves that task to partner organizations and fund‑raise on their behalf instead.[2]
In the first year, Vitsche staged small demonstrations near the German parliament, in part to produce material for social media channels.[2] But that strategy changed and Vitsche now tries to focus on individual issues and undertake longer projects.[2]
The election of Donald Trump as United States president created major difficulties for campaigners.[4]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f Rehman, Cedric (6 February 2023). "Mut und Wut: Berliner Verein Vitsche unterstützt die Ukraine trotz Sicherheitsbedenken" [Courage and anger: Berlin-based association Vitsche supports Ukraine despite safety concerns]. Berliner Zeitung (in German). Berlin, Germany. ISSN 0947-174X. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Pfaff, Jan (2 December 2023). "Ukrainische Exil-Community in Berlin: Von Schuld und Schokolade" [Ukrainian exile community in Berlin: on guilt and chocolate]. Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). Berlin, Germany. ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Gerards, Marius (9 March 2025). "Solidarität und politische Forderungen: 5000 Menschen bei Demonstration "Stand with Ukraine" in Berlin erwartet" [Solidarity and political demands: 5000 people expected at "Stand with Ukraine" demonstration in Berlin]. Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). Berlin, Germany. ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Valova, Yulia (3 March 2025). "Provokation, Desaster, Chance für die EU: Wie die ukrainische Gemeinschaft in Berlin auf den Skandal im Weißen Haus reagiert" [Provocation, disaster, opportunity for the EU: how the Ukrainian community in Berlin is reacting to the scandal in the White House]. Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). Berlin, Germany. ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved 26 June 2025.