The project "Shoulder to Shoulder: United Communities" continues to bring people together, creating new opportunities for communication and integration of internally displaced persons. With the support of the Sheptytsky City Council, 10 displaced persons from the Pokrovsk community, who currently reside in Sheptytsky, embarked on an unforgettable bike ride.
The head of the "Unity" hub of the Pokrovsk MVA in Sheptytsky, Dmytro Shynkar, along with the displaced persons, made a 10-kilometer journey through the forest and along the banks of the Bug River. Bicycles for the event were provided by the Charity Fund "Eco-Mercy," and the Sheptytsky City Council ensured comfortable transportation for participants by bus from Sheptytsky to Sosnivka, where the route began.
Pavlo Savchuk, the head of the Charity Fund "Eco-Mercy" and an experienced cycling tourism coach, accompanied our fellow countrymen on the ride, ensuring the safety and comfort of the participants.
The cyclists visited interesting and picturesque places in Lviv region. They also visited the site where the Polish village of Zawon was completely burned down in 1944. The participants of the bike ride honored the memory of the fallen.
This event became a vivid example of how joint initiatives and cooperation between communities contribute not only to physical activity but also to the psychological recovery and integration of people who have been forced to leave their homes. All participants received pleasant emotions and unforgettable impressions.
Based on materials from the Pokrovsk City Military Administration