A 16-storey building in the Kyivskyi district of Odesa has been severely damaged. Due to a Russian drone strike and there is now a risk that the building may collapse According to the Odesa City Council rescuers are evacuating residents to avoid endangering them An operational headquarters is operating near the building to help with temporary accommodation Emergency structures are being removed and special supports are being prepared to strengthen the building The area around the building has been fenced off and local residents are being asked not to get too close 56 apartments and nearly 700 windows were damaged An elderly couple was killed in a three-storey house Four of the victims are currently in hospitals while 11 others are receiving medical care at home As a reminder, on 30 April, Russian troops also shelled Mykolaiv region A private house and a multi-storey building were damaged warehouses were damaged as a result of shelling in partnership with People in Need Czech Republic and with funding from the UK government helped three communities – Shevchenkivska and Mishkovo-Pohorilivska in Mykolaiv region and Bilozerska in Kherson region – to develop their recovery and development strategies Youth engagement became critically important for the effective implementation of these strategies.  together with People in Need Czech Republic and with funding from the UK government These programs focused on youth personal development and developing their ability to initiate changes in their communities Let’s explore what has been achieved through these programs The educational and career guidance program “Update: South” has already demonstrated its impact on empowering youth to shape decisions at the local level Legal Development Network implemented it with Global Giving support for 16 representatives of the Shevchenkove community they had the opportunity to apply their acquired skills in practice and implement their initiatives The mentorship component brought together 14 teenagers A distinctive feature of the program was the collaboration between experienced mentors and youth teams in two villages — Zelenyi Hai and Tsentralne of the Shevchenkove community “When Russian air bombs destroyed the school in Zelenyi Hai village it seemed that young people had lost their space for development But this tragedy became the catalyst for creating a new youth center,” says Viktoriia Pidlisna “Update: South” Program Coordinator The youth team from Zelenyi Hai began repurposing a building to create a Youth House and received their first grant of 86,336 hryvnias from the “Building Ukraine Together” (BUR) organization A unique story also unfolded in Tsentralne village The team is exploring the possibility of creating a mobile pharmacy for Tsentralne Negotiations are underway with potential partners including Farmak pharmaceutical company and the Podorozhnyk pharmacy chain Another program component focused on improving communication and project management skills for youth from the Bilozerska community in Kherson region Out of 30 potential participants from 10 settlements of the Bilozerska community They had the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills from 12 invited speakers and trainers “The most valuable aspect of the program is the transformation of participants’ mindset seeing opportunities where they previously saw only problems,” emphasizes Viktoriia Pidlisna For many “Update: South” participants the first meeting in Mykolaiv was a real challenge living without stable internet and often without electricity some teenagers left their villages for the first time since 2022 This was especially true for participants from settlements near Kherson and the Dnipro River bank where Russian forces are positioned on the opposite shore it was noticeable how difficult it was for teenagers to open up — more than 40% of participants responded with just a few words which is why creating a safe space for them became our main priority,” share the program organizers The program began with a detailed introduction of the team and project concept followed by creating a “dream map.” This process helped participants not only identify their own desires but also gather the courage to acknowledge them The story of Oleksandr Khomenko and Sofia Plyatsko representatives of the Artists’ Ukrainian Movement (MUR) about creating Ukraine’s first historical musical about the artists of the Executed Renaissance showed participants that big projects begin with small steps Mentorship was an important element of the program — every ten participants worked with a separate mentor who helped them: consciously experience each day of learning “Update: South” Program Mentor “I noticed changes in participants in three directions: personal They were saying: ‘It turns out you can do something in your own village you don’t have to live in a big city.’ It became much easier for them to communicate with each other share thoughts and emotions in public,” notes Kyrylo Ratushniak The next intensive five-day program in Kyiv became a true immersion into the world of new opportunities and competencies for the participants of “Update: South.” In the context of information warfare participants mastered critically important media literacy skills and learned to recognize propaganda They deeply delved into understanding the mechanisms of how modern media works and developed the ability to critically analyze information Work on emotional intelligence became an important component where teenagers mastered self-regulation techniques in stressful situations and developed empathy skills and labor market trends helped participants better understand their own potential and possible development paths Special attention was paid to non-formal education and developing entrepreneurial thinking Theoretical knowledge was immediately reinforced through practice They created specific development plans for their communities transforming abstract ideas into real initiatives And there are many more opportunities for development and self-realization than they imagined,” says the coordinator of the “Update: South” program 11 youth representatives from Shevchenkove and Mishkovo-Pohorilove communities of Mykolaiv oblast and Bilozerkа community of Kherson oblast participated in a four-day educational program on leadership potential development Participants of the youth leadership development program Far right: program trainer Yelyzaveta Tokmakova “My task was not just to teach them leadership but to help them understand themselves as individuals,” says the program trainer and developer of youth educational programs Yelyzaveta Tokmakova the program reflected time-tested tools that truly work in developing young leaders The program’s distinctive feature was its comprehensive approach where personal growth harmoniously combined with professional skills development “Leadership is primarily about personal awareness and the ability to take responsibility It was important not to impose the role of a leader on participants but to help them see their own strengths and ways to apply them,” explains Yelyzaveta Tokmakova A simulation game specially developed for the program became an innovative element It was based on real community problems that participants sought to solve This format helped overcome teenagers’ inherent fear of making mistakes and lack of self-confidence “When responsibility is transferred to a game character it becomes easier for participants to open up and experiment,” notes Yelyzaveta Tokmakova The program covered a wide range of practical skills: from communication with authorities and business to risk management in conditions of uncertainty Special attention was paid to working in frontline zones where it’s important to be able to calculate risks and manage resources effectively “Now many programs teach project management but few work comprehensively on revealing a teenager’s personality It’s especially important that project activities bring satisfaction as often first projects are implemented on a volunteer basis,” emphasizes the trainer participants not only gained practical skills but also better understood themselves and their potential in community activities An additional bonus of the program was a block about the trainer’s personal experience in international advocacy Participants had the opportunity to ask questions learn more about how international programs work and how youth are prepared for meetings with high-ranking officials from other countries “Communication was planned from the beginning as the foundation of the program and this completely justified itself,” shares Yelyzaveta Tokmakova Young people showed particular interest in developing public speaking skills and defending their positions An unexpected discovery was that young people find it easier to work with specific numbers and budgets than with abstract concepts of risks — a trend opposite to working with adult audiences while numbers give a clear understanding of the situation,” explains the trainer Although project management remains an important component the personal growth blocks received the greatest response The confidence development module proved especially resonant where participants learned to transform their weaknesses into strengths “These observations are changing our approach to future programs We see the need to focus on unique content that is difficult to find in open access — working with documentation This approach best meets the needs of modern youth from frontline territories,” concludes Yelyzaveta Tokmakova The difference in perception between teenagers and adult audiences emphasizes the need for an adaptive approach to educational programs taking into account the characteristics of each generation it was noticeable that geographical differences manifested in group dynamics Youth from the Mishkovo-Pohorilivska community demonstrated greater openness and were easier to connect with teenagers from remote communities needed more individual attention and support to unlock their potential “In their stories about helicopters overhead and other realities of frontline life you can feel different experiences that leave a deep imprint,” notes the trainer Creating a safe space where everyone could open up at their own pace played a significant role Individual conversations during breaks became bridges to more active participation in group work “It’s critically important to pull teenagers out of their ‘bubble’ where there are only parents They need to be shown that beyond this exists another world with opportunities they can also join That’s why such programs have special value — they open a window to a world of broader opportunities for youth from frontline territories,” emphasizes Yelyzaveta Tokmakova “Already on the second day of the program a strong group formed where everyone found their place,” shares Yelyzaveta Tokmakova Participants spent time together before classes demonstrating natural bonding and formation of friendships The formation of project mini-teams around common interests and community problems became especially valuable Participants found common ground both in experience and ideas for future initiatives For several participants who were already familiar from previous programs this became an opportunity to deepen existing connections An unexpected discovery of the program was youth priorities regarding community problems Contrary to expectations about creating youth spaces and educational initiatives environmental topics proved to be the most pressing “They are particularly concerned about the littering of beaches They want to organize clean-ups and environmental actions,” says Yelyzaveta Tokmakova these initiatives united youth from different communities — Mishkovo-Pohorilove and Shevchenkove of Mykolaiv region Social isolation due to online learning became the second critical issue “Young people lack offline opportunities for socialization recognizing their greater activity compared to their peers They want youth to create projects for youth This is extremely valuable — seeing their desire not just to consume opportunities but to create them for others,” emphasizes Yelyzaveta This approach indicates the formation of a new generation of socially responsible leaders in frontline communities According to preliminary evaluations and feedback Participants actively maintain contact through social networks request training materials and presentations which indicates their desire to implement the knowledge gained “We would like to make the program more long-term but systemic changes require constant support through regular online meetings or mentoring support and support for youth initiatives,” notes Yelyzaveta Tokmakova If you have notices an error on the web-site Print and place the Network's poster on a notice board in your entrance hall Become a volunteer and assist others in finding problem solutions https://ldn.org.ua/en/event/yak-mpr-uspromozhniuie-molod-pivdnia-ukrainy-vplyvaty-na-rozvytok-deokupovanykh-hromad/ i один з експертiв Мережi надасть вiдповiдь Графік роботи чату: з 10:00 до 16:00 щодня(обідня перерва з 13:00 до 14:00) Поставте питання через LawLink Bot в будь-який зручний спосіб LawLink Bot — це розумний та цифровий юридичний помічник Web-site development — demch.co Russian troops fired six times at the Kutsurub community of Mykolaiv region with FPV drones and attacked the Mishkovo-Pohorilove community with an attack drone This was reported by the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration a residential building and a summer kitchen were damaged in the village of Dniprovske a drone hit a multi-storey building in the village of Dmytrivka another attack on the Kutsurub community damaged the roof of a private house A fire broke out and was quickly extinguished a Russian drone struck the Mishkovo-Pohorilove community As a reminder, on 29 April, Russian troops attacked the Kutsurub community four times with FPV drones and fired artillery The relevant statement was made by the Main Department of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service in Mykolaiv Region on Facebook rescuers extinguished five fires in Mykolaiv Region which had been caused by the enemy shelling 10 hectares of winter wheat plantations burnt down in the Kutsurub community as they were hit with Russian projectiles and shell fragments Rescuers prevented fire from spreading to winter wheat fields located nearby,” the report states the enemy shelling caused a fire of 8,000 square meters in area in a grain storage situated in the Pervomaiske community dry grass and waste also caught fire in the city of Mykolaiv and the Mishkovo-Pohorilove community Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine Russian troops are shelling and destroying the key infrastructure facilities in Ukraine firing at Ukrainian cities and villages with artillery multiple launch rocket systems and ballistic missiles While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 a city headquarters was created to coordinate work on the elimination of snowdrifts The relevant order dated November 4 was signed by Mykolaiv City Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych Snow from the streets of Mykolaiv is planned to be taken to a specially designated landfill near the village of Mishkovo-Pohorilove in order to prevent flooding of the city's territories patrol police will control the entry of heavy-duty vehicles into the city which will reduce traffic jams and facilitate the cleaning of precipitation Round-the-clock duty of communal services is foreseen and KP ELU Avtodorig will ensure continuous clearing of roads from snow and their treatment with anti-icing materials The city authorities have provided assistance to elderly people and low-income families in case of worsening weather conditions city services will monitor the situation on the Southern Bug and Inhul rivers to avoid possible flooding KP Mykolaiv Parks and Mykolaivelectrotrans will clean sidewalks The owners of trade and public catering establishments were obliged to ensure the cleaning of the surrounding areas in order to guarantee the safety of pedestrians We will remind that at night in the Mykolaiv region, weather forecasters predict frost