Themes by tag: Kyiv

Participants:

– Anastasiia Morozova, Program Manager, Reskilling Ukraine;

– Iryna Movchan, Program Administrator, Reskilling Ukraine;

– Viktoriia Posieva, Communications Lead, Reskilling Ukraine (online);

– Hanna Anishyna, Category C Truck Driver, project graduate;

– Anastasiia Dovbnia, CNC Operator, project graduate.

Key topics:

– Women in gender-imbalanced professions: How has the Ukrainian labor market changed since the full-scale invasion, and what opportunities have emerged?

– Free support and training programs for women in traditionally “male” professions, from truck driver to welder;

– Real-life case studies of the successful integration of women into technical and driving positions: motivation, challenges, and results.

Background: The full-scale war has significantly altered the structure of the Ukrainian labor market. Demand for technical and logistics specialties has increased, as has the need to engage women in professions that were previously hardly considered “female”. An increasing number of Ukrainian women are undergoing specialized training and retraining and are successfully working in fields that have traditionally been dominated by men.

The Reskilling Ukraine project is being implemented in Ukraine by the Swedish nonprofit organization Beredskaplsyftet. The project helps women overcome professional barriers by offering modern educational programs and opportunities to quickly master in-demand professions. Real-life stories of graduates demonstrate that women are not only mastering technical and highly skilled specialties, but also becoming drivers of the country’s economy during the war and beyond.

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The public organization Civilians in Captivity, along with families of civilian hostages, activists, and concerned Ukrainians, will hold a peaceful rally titled “Let’s make a wish: For everyone to return home”. The rally is dedicated to raising awareness about russia’s illegal detention of civilian captives. The event will take place in Kyiv on December 13.

The rally aims to draw the attention of the international community and Ukrainian authorities to the urgent need to immediately release all citizens unlawfully detained by russia.

The rally’s central element will be an artistic performance visualizing the tragedy of separation.

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Participants:

– Nataliia Yashan, Head of the Medical Support Department at State Emergency Service of Ukraine (in person)

Key topics:

– Specifics of training medical personnel for the SES;

– The work of rescue teams’ medical units in frontline regions;

– The specifics of providing assistance and the most essential professional skills required at emergency sites.

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A seriously injured dog who would later be named Lavr after a train accident had both of his front legs severed. Against the odds, he survived.

To give the special-need dog a chance at a full life, bioengineers in Dnipro developed custom titanium prosthetics using the same advanced osseointegration technology created for Ukrainian service members who have lost limbs. Surgeons implanted the prostheses directly into his bones, and after a month in intensive care, Lavr gradually learned to walk again on his new front legs.

During his recovery, Lavr was adopted by Vyacheslav Zaporozhets, the founder of the Tytanovi Rehab prosthetics center. Now Lavr often accompanies Zaporozhets to the center, where he spends time with veterans undergoing rehabilitation. His presence has become a powerful source of encouragement, especially for those who withdraw while coping with the emotional toll of their injuries.

By prior arrangement, visitors in Kyiv can meet Vyacheslav Zaporozhets and see Lavr.

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The war has transformed the childhood and adolescence of Ukrainian children into a state of constant turbulence. Displacement, loss, isolation, remote learning, anxiety, lack of community, and information overload have become the new normal for a generation that is still learning to understand itself.

Under these circumstances, having a supportive and safe space nearby is especially crucial — one that does not stigmatize their experiences or demand that they “cope on their own”. Kyiv’s “Place of Power” is precisely that: a transformative space for teenagers aged 10–17 affected by the war.

“Place of Power” is a three-story haven offering support, development, and recovery to teenagers from Kyiv and its suburbs who have experienced trauma.

Here, they can:

• understand their emotional states;
• find support from adults who know how to listen;
• relieve stress and anxiety;
• restore psycho-emotional development disrupted by the war; 
• find a community that accepts them;
• explore themselves through creativity, interaction, and new formats.

The space features a large workshop hall, an art zone titled “Creativity — The Antidote to Stress,” a therapeutic room with a “No Adults Allowed” policy, a well-equipped shelter, and constant access to light and electricity.

In less than two years of operation, more than 32,000 teenagers have visited the space. More than 10,000 hours of therapeutic and restorative activities have taken place, and over 4,000 events have been held to relieve tension, provide new experiences, and help young people rediscover themselves.

Journalists are invited to visit the space by prior arrangement and speak with visitors and organizers.

Background: “Place of Power” is a project of the Charitable Foundation “Dobrodiy Club”, which has been operating since 2014. The foundation’s mission is to foster a resilient and capable generation of young Ukrainians who will have the resources necessary for leading full lives and developing the country.

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On December 2, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the International Organization for Migration Mission in Ukraine will launch a nationwide campaign titled “Does This Sound Familiar?” The campaign will begin with the opening of an interactive installation designed to educate the public on recognizing the signs of exploitation and human trafficking to avoid danger. The event will take place in Kyiv.

Participants:

– Robert Turner, Chief of the IOM Mission in Ukraine;

– Martin Åberg, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine;

– Inna Solodka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family, and National Unity;

– Oleksandra Hamulenko, National Social Service of Ukraine;

– Bohdan Lobko, Migration Police of the National Police of Ukraine;

– Valerii Tantsiura, Head of the Child and Family Service of the Kyiv city state administration;

– Nataliia Kulikova, Head of the Coalition of NGOs Against Human Trafficking

Journalists must register for the event. Attendees must present a passport or ID card and a press card.

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A briefing “Human capital for energy-efficient recovery: Equal opportunity as a driver of growth” is scheduled for December 3 at the Media Center Ukraine. 

Participants:

– Denys Uliutin, Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine;

– Viktoriia Vasilieva, Director of the Employment Policy Implementation Department of the State Employment Center;

– Iryna Shumik, Director General of the Directorate of Professional Education at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine;

– Viktor Kaplun, Professor, DSc in Engineering and Director of the Education and Research Institute of Energetics, Automatics and Energy Saving at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine;

– Julia Usenko, member of the Women’s Energy Club of Ukraine (WECU) and Head of the All-Ukrainian Sustainable Development and Investment Agency (ASDIA);

– Mykhailo Hanchuk, CEO of Promavtomatyka Vinnytsia LLC;

– Polina Kolodiazhna, Program Co-leader at Greenpeace Ukraine;

– Iryna Zahorodnia, Head of the Project Department at RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation;

– Oleksandra Dovha, HR Director at iSolar;

– Representative of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE).

All in person.

Key topics:

– Which sectors of the economy are seeing the highest demand for energy-efficiency professionals?

– How can regional potential for green-job generation be evaluated and translated into practical solutions in the energy-efficiency sector?

– How quickly is the education system adapting to the evolving market needs in energy efficiency, including short-term training programs, dual education, workforce development centers, reskilling initiatives, and the transition of service members and war veterans to civilian careers in the energy industry?

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International conference titled “Nordic Support to Ukraine’s European Future: Joint Efforts for Recovery and Integration” to take place in Kyiv on December 8. The event will bring together senior diplomats and leading experts from Ukraine and the Nordic countries to discuss cooperation in recovery and integration efforts.

Key speakers include Ann Linde, former Swedish foreign minister; Dmytro Kuleba, former Ukrainian foreign minister; and the ambassadors of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.

Topics will cover Nordic support for Ukraine’s resilience, wartime partnerships, post-war recovery, European integration, and the role of civil society and volunteer initiatives.

The conference will also serve as the public launch platform for the Swedish Center for European Future, established at Kyiv School of Economics with support from the Swedish government.

Advance registration is required. Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on December 4, 2025.

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On December 13, a peaceful rally titled “COLD WINTER – WARM HOPE IN OUR HEARTS” will be held in Kyiv to show support for Ukrainian military personnel who are missing in action or have been captured.

The event aims to draw society’s and the international community’s attention to the plight of the defenders who have not yet returned home.

The program will include:

• Addresses by representatives of state authorities;
• A speech by a military unit;
• Testimonies from those released from captivity;
• Musical performances by artists;
• A performance art piece symbolizing hope;
• Performances by children.

Background: The rally is organized by the NGO “”Steel Hearts of the 32nd Mechanized Brigade’s Families”.

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On December 2, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the International Organization for Migration Mission in Ukraine will launch a nationwide campaign titled “Does This Sound Familiar?” The campaign will begin with the opening of an interactive installation designed to educate the public on recognizing the signs of exploitation and human trafficking in order to avoid danger. The event will take place in Kyiv.

Invited participants include:

• Robert Turner, Chief of the IOM Mission in Ukraine;
• Martin Åberg, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine;
• Inna Solodka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family, and National Unity;
• Oleksandra Hamulenko, National Social Service of Ukraine;
• Bohdan Lobko, Migration Police of the National Police of Ukraine;
• Valerii Tantsiura, head of the Child and Family Service of the Kyiv city state administration;
• Nataliia Kulikova, head of the Coalition of NGOs Against Human Trafficking

Journalists must register for the event by December 1 at 5:00 PM. Attendees must present a passport or ID card and an editorial press card.

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