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The IOM Mission in Ukraine has generously donated 45 washing machines and 36 clothes dryers to hospitals in Zaporizhzhia. These household appliances will significantly improve conditions for patients in the city’s medical facilities, including maternity hospitals. The value of this donation is heightened as many internally displaced persons stay in hospitals for medical care immediately…
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Today, on August 24, the city of Oberhausen stands in solidarity with us as we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. In honor of this occasion, the Ukrainian flag is proudly displayed outside the City Hall in our sister city. We extend our sincere gratitude to the esteemed friends and partners in Oberhausen for their unwavering solidarity,…
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European cities continue to show strong support for Zaporizhzhia. Among our most reliable partners is Oberhausen, Germany, our twin city for the past three decades. When the full-scale war started, our partner city provided refuge for approximately 3,000 Ukrainians and initiated the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Zaporizhzhia. The first aid, including food products and…
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Athletes from the Zaporizhzhia youth rowing club received valuable sports equipment from German benefactors to support their training during wartime. The Akademischer Ruderbund (Academic Rowing Federation) donated 20 rowing boats to the “Lokomotyv” Youth Sports School based in Zaporizhzhia. The donation also included rowing simulators and a trailer for transporting the boats. Furthermore, the German…
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Representatives from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) met with the City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia to discuss a joint response to the city’s most urgent needs. Assistance for households affected by missile attacks, social housing solutions, and the reconstruction of shelters were the primary focus of the discussion. The meeting…
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The International Youth Meeting Center Barleber See, located in Magdeburg, hosts an annual summer holiday camp for local young people. This summer, students from Zaporizhzhia joined their German peers upon the invitation of Lord Mayor Simone Borris. The youth meeting center is situated in the recreational area of Magdeburg, on the shores of Barleber See…
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