Community unity, remembrance of Ukrainian men and women, and concern for the future—these are not just words, but above all actions that take root in concrete deeds and endure forever.
As part of the national project “Side by Side: United Communities,” communities in the Mariupol district, as well as communities in the Zakarpattia and Cherkasy regions, united around a common goal and joined the environmental initiative “Roots of Resilience.”
The campaign was initiated by the Mangushka Settlement Military Administration in honor of Environment Day.
This initiative became not just an environmental campaign, but a symbol of unity, restoration, and faith in the future. At a time when the war has inflicted significant damage on nature and the Ukrainian land, such events take on special significance. By planting trees and flowers, we not only care for the environment but also honor the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine. Every plant is a symbol of gratitude, life, and resilience.
As part of the campaign in Kyiv and Dnipro, representatives of communities in Donetsk Oblast planted trees, shrubs, and flowering plants—including ornamental shrub roses—which will serve as a beautiful addition to the landscape and a living reminder of the power of unity.
Young people and residents of the Mangush, Sartana, Kalchyk, and Mykola communities in Donetsk Oblast, the Solotvyno community in Zakarpattia Oblast, and the Stepanets community in Cherkasy Oblast actively participated in the campaign.
Such initiatives not only improve the ecological state of the environment but also unite people around shared values—remembrance, gratitude, and responsibility for the future. By standing shoulder to shoulder, we are restoring not only nature but also the strength of Ukrainian communities.
Based on materials from the Mangush Town Military Administration