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Vita Harasymchuk, 31, is an accountant by profession. She is the wife of a serviceman who made his dream come true and opened a gym in Lviv region. Vita’s husband is a military man who took part in the anti-terrorist operation. And since the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion, he has been protecting Ukraine in the hottest spots. The woman was able to open a gym at the end of last year.

Among other things, yoga, tabata, fitness, and modern dance classes are held in the gym. Classes with a trainer, a rehabilitator and massage services are also available there. Vita is gradually expanding her own business, because the plans are to make the gym a place for the rehabilitation of Ukrainian servicemen. And also — to get teenagers involved in sports.

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In the spring of 2022, amidst the full-scale invasion, Ivan Prybylo and his wife Svitlana decided to start their own business. Namely, snail farming. Although Ivan had already joined the Defense Forces ranks together with his younger son, this did not stop him from starting a snail farming business. At the same time, Ivan’s family home, which the family calls his brainchild, has become a refuge for those fleeing the war. The displaced people still stay here today.

When the snail farm had just turned a profit, Ivan’s family learned about the death of the family man. They did not dare to stop the business, because it was the defender’s dream. In addition, Ivan’s wife and daughter-in-law set up a farm camp for children from the eastern regions who had never been to western Ukraine. The family business was also supported by the Ukrainian Veterans Fund, which helped the snail farm receive financial assistance.

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Last December, Lviv resident Viktoriia Khemych was hit by a bus right while crossing a pedestrian lane. After the accident, Victoria’s leg was operated on several times, but severely injured limbs salvage was impossible, it was amputated. Victoria was admitted to the Unbreakable Center in Lviv, where she was fitted with a prosthesis. For more than six months, Victoriia underwent rehabilitation and mastered the use of her now mechanical leg. Afterward, she decided to stay at the Center, but no longer as a patient, but as a mentor. Viktoriia supports and counsels the Ukrainian military and civilians who have lost their limbs, coping with living in a new way and preparing to get prostheses.

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On October 6, Ukrainian defenders will climb Mount Parashka. The event aims to organize active leisure and mental rehabilitation for war veterans and their families. Ukrainian defenders who sustained severe injuries in combat and have problems with their musculoskeletal system attend the climb. They will be assisted to climb the mountain using a special wheelchair.

The event is organized by the team of the Department of Tourism and Resorts Department of Lviv Oblast State Administration. Partners: NGO “Veterans GO”

Media representatives are welcomed to join the climb. Event accreditation is required.

For reference: More than two dozen Ukrainian servicemen took part in the ascent of Mount Klyuch at the end of September. 

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On October 22, the “Warriors’ Cup” will be held in Lviv region as part of the “League of the Invincible” project. Among other things, Ukrainian defenders will be able to compete in archery, athletics (100- and 400-meter dashes), shot put and table tennis.

As reported, the “League of the Invincible” project for the development of adaptive sports and sports exercise rehabilitation is operating in Lviv region. The project involves implementation of measures aimed at the psychological and physical rehabilitation of military personnel and war veterans (primarily persons with disabilities) with the help of exercise and sports.

For example, as part of the initiative, over 40 soldiers underwent rehabilitation in a two-day camp: they had the opportunity to climb a mountain peak, cross a 16 km river and overcome narrow passages through a cave.

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Labyrinths of Unbreakable Cities is a joint project of the Mariupol City Council and the Bakhmut City Military Administration aiming to help rethink the traumatic experience of war and its impact on the architectonics of Ukrainian cities.

The Labyrinths of Unbreakable Cities program will bring together representatives of the cultural, educational, technical, media, and creative spheres, as well as government officials and IDPs. The project should contribute to new initiatives to rebuild, restore, and revive cities that have suffered large-scale destruction and terrible loss of their historical and architectural heritage.

The exhibition will help to comprehend the depth of the losses of Mariupol and Bakhmut through a detailed exposition showing the buildings destroyed by the Russians and the mutilated streets, reminding us of what these unique cities looked like before the full-scale invasion. A separate interactive part of the exhibition is dedicated to visualizing the future of Mariupol.

For reference: Mariupol Reborn is the largest urban revival project in Europe since the Second World War. The project is being implemented on behalf of the head of the Donetsk Regional Administration, as well as with the support of the EBRD, the World Bank, the USAID Economic Support for Ukraine Project, and SCM. They have joined forces to rebuild Mariupol using modern practices, the latest technologies, and best practices. They are working on a clear plan to start rebuilding quickly and efficiently right away after de-occupation. The Mariupol Reborn plan has already been supported by the municipalities of Lviv, Vilnius, Gdansk, Wroclaw, and Utrecht.

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Pavlo Korniienko is 37. Before the full-scale invasion, he was in charge of educational and social welfare institutions in the Kyiv region. After the opal-out invasion outbreak, the man took up volunteer work and arranged help for residents of the capital outskirts. Once having visited Bucha and Hostomel, he was determined to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Together with his unit, he went to defend the Eastern Ukraine. A mine exploded on the “road of life” in Chasiv Yar, and the shrapnels hit Pavlo. The soldier’s head, torso, arms, and legs were injured. Pavlo was evacuated and taken to Lviv, where he continued his rehabilitation. Pavlo says that his spouse, who “is the meaning of his life,” helps him to keep fighting

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The Rehabilitation by Tourism project for rotating military enlisted personnel or those undergoing rehabilitation is now unfolding in the Lviv region. On September 23-24, the participants will spend two days traveling around the Lviv region. A river catamaran trip will be available. Considering the state of health, the military is welcome to take part in kayaking and rock climbing workshops. A guided tour and a caving trip to be also organized for the project participants. All activities are free of charge for the defenders. About 30 participants have already signed up. The “Rehabilitation by Tourism” project is being implemented by the Manivtsi Tourist Club together with the Youth and Sports Department of the Lviv Oblast Military Administration.

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Marta Klok started volunteering back in 2021. At that time, the girl worked with a charity initiative that supported lonely blind Ukrainians. This year, Marta took up the task of rescuing animals that remained in the front-line zone. Together with the team of “Zhmut Shchastia” (bundle of happiness) charitable foundation, the girl is evacuating animals from the east to Lviv. The team tries to get new families to adopt these animals while transporting them, and those that need medical attention are taken to veterinarians. The foundation functions exclusively through benefactors’ contributions.

Marta is currently in Lviv, ready to communicate with journalists online and offline. By prior agreement, journalists are welcome to cover the evacuation process.

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Kateryna is from Alchevsk, Luhansk region, she had to leave the occupied town back in 2014. There she had a mushroom growing business.

The woman moved to Lviv region, where she decided to start a new business. At first, it was a goat breeding farm, which later turned into an agricultural cooperative. Nowadays, craft cheeses are produced there following authentic and original recipes.At the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion, Kateryna created “Roof over your Head” shelter for displaced people in Lviv region. Dozens of IDPs stayed in the free housing, and now 16 displaced persons live there. (These are, in particular, people from Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia regions).

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