The Sheptytsky People's House hosted a performance of "Shakhraiki" based on the work of Natalia Uvarova, which was attended by displaced persons from the Pokrovsk community. Families attended the theatrical production as part of the "Side by Side: United Communities" initiative, which aims to support families from outlying communities.
Thanks to this initiative, IDP families have the opportunity to participate in cultural events in the host community, spend time with its residents, and enjoy positive emotions. Such meetings help people feel supported, distract themselves from their daily worries, and find new reasons to communicate.
The organization and support of the families was provided by Dmytro Shynkar, head of the Yednannia humanitarian hub. He noted that cultural events are an important part of supporting internally displaced persons, as they contribute to psychological recovery and help people feel part of the community.
The performance also had a charitable mission. During the performance of "Shakhrayok," 27,510 hryvnias were collected for the treatment of a young resident of the Sheptytska community who suffers from a rare genetic disease.
Such initiatives bring together displaced persons and community residents, creating opportunities for cultural life, communication, and integration into a new environment.
Based on materials from the Pokrovsk City Military Administration