Born in Radomyshl, Ukraine, Oleksandr began his UK football career with Manchester City in 2016, the same year he joined the national football team of Ukraine for UEFA Euro 2016. During his time with Manchester City, he won four Premier League titles, four League Cups and an FA Cup. He signed on with Arsenal in June 2022 and brought in an assist in his first game, helping his team to win 2-0 against Crystal Palace.
Founded in 2019 by rapper Oleh Psiuk multi-instrumentalist Ihor Didenchuk, and break dancer MC KylymMen, Kalush Orchestra combines elements of rap, electronic music, and traditional Ukrainian folk music to create a modern and idiosyncratic sound. The band won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with its song Stefania, making it the first song to with rap lyrics to win the competition.
Ben Collins, formerly known as “The Stig” from BBC’s acclaimed Top Gear TV program, is a champion race car driver. He’s won many races across the diverse arena of motor sports—from the Le Mans Series to GT and Nascar. Ben was also a stunt driving expert for the last three James Bond films and a Star Wars movie.
Beginning as a stand-up comic, Jason’s TV career spanned over twenty years and is still ongoing. He has hosted shows on just about every major UK TV channel from Channel 4, to ITV, BBC and for Channel 5’s The Gadget Show. He uses his presence on social media to promote world-changing technologies and his insights into what’s around the corner.
The Jamie Oliver of Ukraine, Ievgen is known for his modern revivals of Ukrainian classics and his successful campaign to have borscht, a Ukrainian staple, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the country. He rose to prominence in his native country after winning its local MasterChef competition in 2015.
Appointed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 20, 2020, Mr. Prystaiko has served in Ukraine’s Diplomatic Mission to the US, Canada, Australia, and NATO. Directly prior to beginning his post in the UK, he was for one year the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. In addition to his ambassadorial duties, Mr. Prystaiko currently holds the office of Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine.
“Since the beginning of the war, our focus in Open Eyes is to provide support for the people of Ukraine by covering their needs in the most critical areas – humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and protection for those defending Ukraine.”
“By supporting Ukraine, we uphold the universal values of freedom and democracy. Let’s unite our efforts and help those most in need today to secure the future of Ukraine's children for tomorrow.”