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Agreement Signed Between Petrykivka Community and Calstock Parish (UK) on Developing Friendly Relations!

18.11.24

Warsaw, 18 November 2024 – An important event for Dnipropetrovsk region ☝️ An Agreement on the development of friendly relations has been signed between the Petrykivka community and Calstock Parish (UK)! The focus is primarily on culture. This project was initiated and implemented with the support of the NGO WOMEN plus / Жінки Плюс, continuing our mission to promote one of the key elements of Ukrainian intangible cultural heritage – Petrykivka painting – in European culture. In general, the productive areas of cooperation between the Petrykivka and Calstock communities include cultural and educational links, as well as experience exchange in local governance. Planned a...

Petrykivka painting for the students

15.11.24

It’s fascinating to watch children teaching children 🤝 something new. Recently, this “something new” was Petrykivka painting for the students of the Lyceum of Security Orientation and National-Patriotic Education of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They were guided by students from the Dnipropetrovsk Professional Art and Culture College together with the folk artist and member of the National Union of Folk Arts of Ukraine, Marina Holovko. The event was engaging, informative, and left pleasant memories, as the students created their own artworks featuring the coat of arms and classic Petrykivka painting elements – onions and viburnum. We thank the Lyceum director, Kyry...

VII National SME Forum “Innovation, Development, and International Cooperation”

12.11.24

Our colleague from Women Plus NGO, Irina Fomenko, participated in the Seventh National SME Forum “Innovation, Development, and International Cooperation”, held on November 8 in Kyiv. The event was organized by UNDP in Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, within the project “Transformational Recovery for People’s Safety in Ukraine”, financially supported by the Government of Japan, and the project “Strengthening Business Associations of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Ukraine” with support from Switzerland. The forum served as a platform for discussing strategies, exchanging experiences, and expl...

35 Years of the Folklore-Ethnographic Ensemble “Krynytsia”

09.11.24

35 years for the folklore-ethnographic ensemble “Krynytsia”, officially recognized by UNESCO as the bearer of the intangible cultural heritage element “Cossack Songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region” 🇺🇦. Today, in the city of Pidhirne, this ensemble, which carefully preserves and shares with the world the enduring flame of Cossack song, was congratulated on its anniversary. We also celebrated the group, which, like a true spring (krynytsia), keeps and nourishes the source of our deep-rooted memory, and which we have known for over 10 years ☝️. The celebration brought together both the long-time members and the youngest followers of the ensemble. Particularly touching were the ...

Forum in Mykolaiv

06.11.24

Elena Terekhova represented our NGO at a two-day forum in Mykolaiv dedicated to adult education. The event became a platform for discussing new challenges and opportunities in adult learning, which has become particularly relevant in the context of the country’s recovery. Mykolaiv, designated the Capital of Adult Education in 2023, continues to set trends in this field, actively engaging local communities and international partners. Special attention was given to how education helps adults integrate into society and acquire new professional skills necessary for growth in the face of contemporary challenges. The forum brought together experts from across Ukraine and ser...