Dobropillia community in Donetsk region and Zolotonosha community in Cherkasy region signed a Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation. The main aim of the Agreement is to provide joint support to residents of Dobropillia who were forced to leave their homes due to the war and are now living in Cherkasy region.

The document was signed by Andrii Bondarenko, Head of the Dobropillia City Military Administration, and Nataliia Siomak, Secretary of the Zolotonosha City Council.

The cooperation involves not only providing assistance to internally displaced persons, but also developing joint projects, engaging international partners, and creating additional opportunities for people who have been forced to relocate.

Providing housing for displaced persons will be one of the priority areas. The communities plan to jointly develop and implement relevant programmes and projects. Special attention will be paid to the social protection of IDPs, veterans and their family members.

Another area of cooperation is the digitisation of access to assistance. In particular, the parties agreed to work on creating an information and analytical platform designed to simplify the process of obtaining humanitarian and social support.

The Memorandum also provides for engaging international donors and seeking resources to implement joint initiatives. The communities also plan to cooperate in education, culture, youth policy and sport, to organise joint events, exchange experiences, and implement best practices.

‘Caring for our people, wherever they may be, is our primary duty and priority. This Memorandum is intended to become the basis for practical steps to protect and support each and every member of our community. I sincerely thank Zolotonosha community for their sensitivity, openness, and willingness to lend a helping hand,’ said Andrii Bondarenko, Head of the Dobropillia Local Military Administration.

The signed Memorandum sets out the areas for future cooperation. The next step will be to develop specific programmes, projects, and activities that will help displaced persons receive the necessary support at their place of temporary residence.