On November 18, in Cologne the first major conference on cooperation between Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Ukraine, in particular its sister region Dnipropetrovsk, took place. Around 300 participants from Germany and Ukraine explored ways to deepen cooperation across various sectors, from boosting industrial investment - to advancing cultural and educational exchange.
As part of the conference, DUB hosted a workshop focused on civil society's role in the inclusive, efficient, and green reconstruction of Dnipropetrovsk region. We extend our sincere gratitude to the speakers who showcased the rich diversity of Ukrainian and German civil society and the powerful potential for its partnerships:
Dr. Monika Rosenbaum, Head of the Network Office for Women and Girls with Disabilities / Chronic Illness NRW
Iryna Chernysh, Head, Save Dnipro, NGO with a focus on the environment
Tetiana Tertychko, Civil Control Platform, Dnipro, Ukraine (anti-corruption NGO / local watchdog)
Igor Mitchnik, Managing Director, Austausch e.V.
Julia Chenusha, Managing Director, Blue Yellow Cross.
The German-Ukrainian Bureau convinced that it is at the level of activists, volunteers, and experts that true trusting and professional relations are born. The parties have a lot to learn from each other and this exchange of experience will be especially useful in the context of implementing European standards in the everyday life of Ukrainian communities.
We are grateful to the City of Cologne and the Government of North Rhine-Westphalia for standing by Ukraine and for their long-term support in overcoming the current emergency, in rebuilding the country and its integration into the European Union.
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