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“IVMED” Fertility Center offers semen cryopreservation (sperm freezing) to the Ukrainian military free of charge. In this way, the clinic gives the defenders of the country an opportunity to fulfill their desire to become parents and help with the demographic crisis.

In addition, experts at the center say that during the war, servicemen of the Armed Forces may face physical exhaustion, overheating/hypothermia, injury, all of which have a harmful and even detrimental effect on their reproductive system and ability to conceive a child.

5-6 soldiers come in for this procedure every week.

• doctors
• military
• Kyiv

Issa Sadi from the Republic of Guinea in West Africa has been living in Ukraine for over 30 years. The man studied in Kyiv. He was a Vice-Consul of the Honorary Consulate of Guinea in Ukraine. Currently, he is the President of “African Council in Ukraine” NGO.

In the first days of russia’s full-scale invasion, the man helped the Africans to evacuate. He also provided the Ukrainian military with warm clothing. Later, he joined the volunteers of “Dobrobat” (Volunteer Building Division). He has already helped to clear debris in Kyiv region on multiple occasions, and also repaired a roof destroyed during the war. The man also plans to involve his family and acquaintances in volunteer work.

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• reconstruction
• volunteers
• Kyiv

On February 22, 2023, the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War will present “Defenders” project to mark the anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion. The project will exhibit powerful photos of Ukrainian soldiers who have been resisting the invaders for over a year.

The photos were taken during the museum’s expedition, which took place in July 2022 with the support of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photo printing of the highest quality was done free of charge by photo lab Crimson.

• culture
• military
• Kyiv

The goal of the volunteer project “Brave to Rebuild” is to help residents of the de-occupied territories of Ukraine to restore housing and social institutions damaged as a result of the russian federation’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. Since the beginning of May 2022, over 2,000 volunteers from Ukraine, Europe, the U.S., Canada and Australia have been involved in the project. Among other things, volunteers helped to clear debris, repair roofs and windows in 228 detached houses and 153 apartments in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. 

Upcoming events:

February 21-22, 2023 (Kyiv) — setting up “Volunteer Indomitability” hub in the premises of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. This indomitability center will help volunteers and young activists, as well as provide electricity to enable work during power and communication outages. In fact, it will be a public co-working space, arranged by the activists themselves.

February 25-26 (Irpin, Bucha and surrounding villages). Clearing debris, small repairs in detached houses.

• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• volunteers
• Kharkiv
• Kherson
• Kyiv

Ukrainians who have lost their jobs, but have a desire to work on the economic front, can join “Army of Recovery” project. This state initiative is already fully operational in 10 regions. Over 800 people have joined it, in Kyiv region. Among other things, people can be involved in landscaping, clearing debris or repairing housing. They get paid for this work.

Journalists have an opportunity to see how this project is being implemented in Kyiv region.

• reconstruction
• Kyiv

Ruined houses and covered holes from explosions — the village of Moshchun, Bucha district, Kyiv region, is currently recovering from the events that happened here at the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Some of the fiercest battles with the enemy took place in this village located next to Kyiv. This place became an outpost on the russian invaders’ way to the capital. Almost 70% of the housing stock in Moshchun was destroyed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine fully liberated the village from the russian military on March 21, 2022.

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• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• Kyiv

By the anniversary of the start of the full-scale war, on February 24, 2023, the final event of the regular session of this international film festival is planned to be held in Kyiv. The demonstration of the best films, reports by scientists of Ukrainian studies, and creative meetings with film artists will be performed in the Assembly hall of the Research Institute of Ukrainian Studies.

The winners and laureates of the film festival will also be announced. The event will end with a concert by young performers and soloists of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

More than 130 works from more than 30 countries of the world were sent to the jury of the “Dispatches of War” film festival. The organizers of the film festival were pleasantly surprised by the amateur tapes submitted to the festival and the tapes made by school students from different countries of the world.

Link:http://ndiu.org.ua/index.php/features/2817–l-r

• culture
• Kyiv

One of the educational institutions in Nemishayeve, Kyiv region, will hold a lesson in the ‘special safety classroom’ for the first time on February 20. 

Students will particularly learn how to provide first aid and familiarize themselves with the mine safety standards. The lesson will be held with the participation of the State Emergency Service representatives. Accreditation is required on the spot.

For reference: The government approved the equipping of ‘special safety classrooms’ throughout Ukraine in September last year. It has the appropriate equipment to organize training on fire and mine safety. Children are also taught rules of conduct in an emergency and in case of an air-raid warning. The ‘special safety classroom’ will involve teachers, specialists from the State Emergency Service, the National Police, medical workers, combatants, and mine safety experts.

• children
• Kyiv

The Voices of Children Charitable Foundation and the Kharkiv Institute for Social Research will present a report on russia’s crimes against Ukrainian children on February 22. The presentation of the unique book “Voices of Children on War” and the opening of an exhibition of illustrations created by famous Ukrainian and foreign artists for children’s quotes will also be held during the event. 

In particular, the book “Voices of Children on War” contains up to 100 moving quotes by children illustrated by Ukrainian and foreign artists. All the donation funds raised for the book sale will be used to provide psychological assistance to children.

For reference: the Voices of Children Charitable Foundation provides psychological and psychosocial assistance to children affected by the hostilities.

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• russian crimes
• Kyiv

Currently, the Bucha City Council, together with the Kyiv Regional Military Administration and other partners, is implementing a project for Vokzalnaya Street comprehensive restoration. Every damaged and destroyed house is planned to be rebuilt. Almost 200 people work daily to restore the legendary street.

For reference: During the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian troops destroyed a large column of Russian equipment on Vokzalnaya Street in Bucha. Photos of this street went viral at the time.

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• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• Kyiv