As part of the national project "Side by Side: United Communities," the Druzhkivka community in Donetsk Oblast signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Tomashiv community in Kyiv Oblast.
The document was signed by Andriy Pankov, head of the Druzhkivka city military administration, and Olena Pashun, head of the Tomashiv community.
The agreements provide for the development of social housing for Druzhkivka residents who were forced to evacuate, as well as the implementation of educational, social, health, and rehabilitation programs. Support is provided to people in restoring their health, education, adaptation, and return to active life.
A separate area of focus is cultural, sports, and community initiatives that help people integrate, establish connections, and feel stability even in difficult conditions.
Cooperation between communities also covers issues of evacuation and resettlement of the population, humanitarian assistance, and the creation of a humanitarian hub. Coordination with authorities, charitable foundations, and development partners is planned to ensure the prompt provision of necessary assistance.
An important part of this is helping people find jobs, enrolling kids in schools, and helping people get around the local infrastructure.
"This support is really meaningful—it's about specific solutions, resources, and paying attention to people who need it. We value partnerships based on trust, mutual respect, and a shared understanding of priorities: helping residents and strengthening community capacity," said the head of the Druzhkivka community.
Based on materials from the Druzhkivka City Military Administration