Our partners from the NGO “Kyiv Defenders” interviewed a Ukrainian who voluntarily came to the defence of our country at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ilya, a fighter with the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, under the call sign “Voron”, spoke about his motivation, military service, desires and needs during the Russian-Ukrainian war, and much more. You can watch the video and read the full text of the interview below.
28 жовтня за інформацією TMZ і Daily Mail було знайдено мертвого американо-канадського актора Меттью Перрі у джакузі власного будинку. 54-річного актора, без ознак життя знайшов його помічник, який відлучився на 2 години. Наразі правоохоронці Лос-Анджелесу ведуть розслідування, щоб визначити реальну причину смерті.
16 жовтня у Вінниці вперше був зареєстрований спалах гепатиту А. Станом на вечір 27 жовтня було вже зареєстровано 141 пацієнт середньої важкості, зазначає на офіційній сторінці у Facebook Міністерство охорони здоров’я.
Рекордсменкою України з найбільшої кількості написаних щорічних радіодиктантів національної єдності стала 77-річна львів’янка Христина Гоянюк, яка з 2020 року не пропускала жодного радіодиктанту. Про це стало відомо з офіційної Facebook сторінки Національного Реєстру Рекордів України.
20 жовтня гурт “Жадан і Собаки” та Христина Соловій зняли кліп
“Серце” у львівській церкві св. Андрія Первозванного, який викликав
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One of the most crucial aspects of the cultural identity of the Ukrainian people is the state language. The attitude of citizens towards the language and its significance has been particularly influenced by Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine (since 2014). To find out how the younger generation has changed its perception of the Ukrainian language and its role in the country’s life, we conducted a survey among students of the Volodymyr Dahl Eastern Ukrainian National University.
We have good news for you: recently the founders of our NGO, the Student Journalism Platform, prepared the final report on the completion of the grant project “Ukrainian youth is changing the world”. We attached the document and sent it through a special portal of our donor Fritt Ord, created for those who received a grant and have to report at the end.
A few days ago we received a positive response from the Norwegian foundation, saying that the report had been approved and that everything had been done according to the rules and regulations for grant projects..
This course, Oral Communication Techniques in Broadcast Media, aims to help students pursuing careers in journalism, particularly in broadcast media, develop and strengthen their oral communication skills. The course objectives include mastering the theoretical and practical techniques necessary for correct breathing, voice production, articulation, diction, and pronunciation.
Today, Serhii Lankin, a volunteer, head of the legal department at the NGO “Active Community of Kyiv” and head of the legal service at the DGV Training Centre, will share his story. He also works with the Association of Families of Azovstal Defenders.
Our partners, NGO “Kyiv Defenders”, interviewed an American who came to defend the independence of Ukraine. “During the conversation, Alex “Beef” impressed us with his preparation and steadfastness. Unfortunately, on the eve of the release of the interview, we learned that Alex was seriously injured and is currently being treated. We thank him for protecting our country and wish him a speedy recovery,” the video description says. Further in the material, you can read the video and the full text of the interview.
When someone tells a very emotional story, I may look like a completely indifferent person. But that is the barrier that every volunteer has to build, otherwise they will only have the energy for one or three such stories. This does not mean that there is no empathy, no, there is. But a certain coldness helps.
Today, Yuri Sukharevsky, an active volunteer, nominee for the “Volunteer Award 2022,” a member of the charitable foundation “Mercy and Health,” and an expert in providing assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, will share his story of how he brings positive change to Ukraine and this world.
Нещодавно ми підписали меморандум про інформаційне партнерство з волонтерським проєктом «Єдині».
Уже понад рік “Єдині” допомагають усім охочим перейти на українську. Нині наші партнери допомагають українцям на деокупованих територіях з українською. Хочемо додати нижче їхню статтю, де йдеться саме про таку діяльність.
Ми підписали Меморандум про інформаційне партнерство з волонтерським проєктом «Єдині». Проєкт був створений, щоб допомагати і підтримувати всіх, хто переходить на українську мову. Хочемо поширити інформацію про один із заходів, який наші нові партнери будуть проводити вже найближчим часом. Запрошуємо взяти участь в їхньому форумі щодо важливості та поширення української мови сьогодні, в часи великої війни. Про всі деталі та ключові аспекти форуму можете почитати нижче.
AIESEC’s Two-Day Offline Hackathon is an attempt by the youth to address the challenges of war in various business sectors and hack their potential to contribute to Ukraine’s economic development
Angela and Nadia are Canadian activists who protest every day under the Russian embassy in Canada against a ruthless invasion that takes Ukrainians’ lives every day. They organize protests, political actions, take part in helping the Ukrainian community in Ottawa and believe in Ukraine’s victory over the Russian occupiers
Valeria Pokusa and her husband are originally from the Donetsk region. When the fighting for Donetsk airport began in May 2014, they were forced to leave their home and move to Kyiv. And in February 2022, fleeing Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, they left the capital and did not return until the summer of that year.
Throughout this year, the family has been actively involved in volunteer work: Valeriia and her daughter Myroslava bake sweets, which the whole family then sells at a charity fair.
Youth organizations have become crucial voices in contemporary society, promoting active youth participation, leadership development, and addressing social issues.
From October 5th to 15th, the annual Warsaw International Film Festival took place in Poland. Ukraine participated in the 39th edition of the festival. Nine Ukrainian films were presented, three of which were created with state support.
On Sunday, September 15th, the occupiers, with the support of aviation, launched an unsuccessful assault on the Avdiivka direction in the areas of Avdiivka, Keramika, Stepove, Tonenke, and Severne in Donetsk Oblast. This information was reported in the evening summary by the General Staff.
Contemporary youth in Ukraine are concerned about the country’s future, yet they hold the key to addressing our current and future challenges. One of the difficulties many of them face is employment. Ukraine should adopt the best practices from the EU to attract the youth, as many young professionals seek opportunities abroad, leaving our country in search of solutions.
Today, young psychologist Marta shared her story. She works with people’s problems such as anxiety states, panic attacks, relationship problems, eating disorders, money issues, searching for self-identity, crisis states. Quite often, people who suffer mentally because of the war turn to her.
On October 11, the United States declared a new military assistance package for Ukraine. The total amount of it is $200 million.
A meeting of representatives of the NGOs “Student Journalism Platform” and “Kyiv Defenders” was held, where a plan for implementing the objectives of the Memorandum was determined.
On October 9th, the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, announced in his Telegram channel the return of nine children from the occupied Kherson region.
Російська агресія на території України триває з 2014 року і буденне життя українців у всіх сферах набуло певних змін. Саме 10 років тому був знищений міф «братські народи», але чи справді з 2014 року Україна відмовилася від всього російською? А що було з телебаченням?
On October 5, 2023, Amund Myklebust, a Norwegian journalist and entrepreneur who has been helping Ukraine with various projects for many years, visited Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University. This country has already become like his second home, since he has been coming here for the past 20 years and connecting with many Ukrainian partners.
At the end of May last year, about ten concerned Kyiv residents organised a small fair to help their friends with the next collection. The event was such a success that the initiators decided to continue.
In a year and a half, the team has grown and the now traditional Sunday charity fair on the grounds of the golden-domed St Michael’s Monastery has become a regular event.
As part of the project “Ukrainian Youth Changing the World,” we collect and share stories of proactive young Ukrainians with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles. Today, the leader and founder of the “OK Fund” will share the story of its creation.
Nataliya has been a resident of Canada for over two decades, and she plays a pivotal role in organizing protests within the Canadian-Ukrainian community in Ottawa. Additionally, she is the driving force behind the non-profit charity «Ottawa Supports Ukraine — OSUDemocracy.»
