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Wales Announces New Immigration Advice Service for Ukrainians

September 22, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

The Welsh Government has announced a £53,100 funding award for a new Ukraine Immigration Advice Service, running from September 2025 to July 2026. Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Jane Hutt MS revealed that the service, delivered through partnership with Settled, will provide specialist immigration support for Ukrainians who arrived in Wales through the Homes for Ukraine programme.

From Poetry to Paint: How Ukrainian Artist Olesia Miftahova Found Her Voice in Wales

September 21, 2025 vimo Interviews

At Caerphilly Library, several paintings by Ukrainian artist Olesia Miftahova hang on the walls—works she donated to thank the community that supported her family. Olesia is a mother of three who arrived in Wales last year and has since established herself as an active member of the local arts community while gaining international recognition for her work.

Cardiff Showcases Ukrainian Resilience Through Film and Culture

September 20, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

On Saturday, 20 September 2025, Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre became a vibrant stage for Ukrainian voices during the Ukraine Film and Cultural Festival. Organised by Senedd 4 Ukraine in collaboration with British Council Wales and Chapter, the event offered a powerful blend of cinematic storytelling and cultural reflection.

Swansea’s Ukrainian Dance Collective Welcomes Women to Join Weekly Sessions

September 12, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

A Ukrainian dance collective in Swansea is inviting women from the community to join their weekly dance sessions, emphasizing the social and wellness benefits of the activity.

Welsh-Ukrainian Runner Takes on Venice Marathon for Ukraine Fundraising

September 12, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

Anastasiia Opalatenko, a young Ukrainian woman from the Welsh community, is preparing to run the Wizz Air Venice Marathon on Sunday, October 26th, as part of her ongoing fundraising efforts for Ukraine.

Port Talbot Launches Free ESOL Classes for Non-Native English Speakers

September 12, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

NPT Adult Learning in the Community has announced the launch of new free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in Port Talbot, beginning next week.

Celebrating Identity and Solidarity: Ukraine’s Independence Day in Cardiff

August 29, 2025 vimo Blogs

Dariia Zhdanova

In spite of all the hardships, the Ukrainian community knows how to celebrate important things together, infusing meaning through creativity and bringing diversity into a unified community. With vibrant colors and Ukrainian patterns, delicious treats, the mingling of times and generations, and the ability to both enjoy life and honor those who make its existence possible—this is how Ukrainian identity flourishes. We nurture what is ours, share it openly, and allow others to coexist in a cultural dialogue. Ukraine’s Independence Day in Cardiff, organized by Ukrainian Hub Cymru Wales, isn’t just about independence—it’s about the freedom to express ourselves in all our diversity. What a warm and rich day that tasted like home.

Golden Time Club Visits Welsh Parliament in Cardiff

August 29, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

The Golden Time Club had the opportunity to visit the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) in Cardiff, bringing together three generations of Ukrainians for an educational and meaningful experience.

Ukrainian Families Visit Wetland Centre on Educational Day Trip

August 27, 2025 vimo HIGHLIGHTS

Sunflowers Wales recently organized a day trip to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre for 60 Ukrainian children and their parents, providing an educational experience for the local Ukrainian community.

Dorothy Morris: Connecting Ukrainian Heritage Through Art in Ferryside

August 25, 2025 vimo Interviews

In the heart of the picturesque Welsh town of Ferryside, within the modern Calon y Fferi centre, lies Greenspace Gallery—a space that has become a bridge between cultures and generations. Founded by artist Dorothy Morris, the gallery is a testament to her profound dedication to both art and the community. Her significant contribution to local cultural life is so valued that one of the rooms in the centre is even named in her honour—The Dorothy Morris Suite.