Maria Kutnyakova
Articles
The presentation of the information campaign “Displaced by war. Залишене життя”
A total of 7 stories have been filmed, featuring people from Mariupol, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. Three of them have already been presented, and the remaining four will be released soon.
Austausch e.V. co-hosted the sixth German-Polish Round Table on Eastern Europe
Austausch e.V. was honored to once again co-organize this vital series of German-Polish roundtable discussions, tackling social and political challenges within the EU and neighboring regions, especially in light of Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine.
Awareness Campaign: Displaced by War – Залишене життя
Through our project, Barrier-free Safety for People with Disabilities, INKuLtur
Public viewing “Displaced by war”
INKuLtur invite you to a special viewing on 01.11.2024 as part of the project “Barrier-Free Safety for People with Disabilities”, where we will present the moving stories of people with disabilities from Ukraine. These video clips shed light on the vulnerable yet powerful journeys that many have had to experience while fleeing war and violence.
Austausch e.V. Co-Organizes the National Urban Forum 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
From October 16 to 18, Austausch e.V. participated in the National Urban Forum 2024, held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This major international event aimed to promote sustainable development and improve urban environments in Kyrgyzstan and the wider Central Asian region. Bishkek, like many Central Asian cities, faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in terms of air pollution. Rapid urbanization, outdated infrastructure, reliance on coal-based heating, and vehicle emissions have contributed to deteriorating air quality, which poses serious health risks to its citizens. These issues make environmental protection a key priority on the region’s ecological agenda.
Supporting Inclusion and Healing: Trip to Marmashen Monastery in Armenia for Displaced Persons with Disabilities
This session emphasized the importance of spiritual values, providing participants—all of whom experienced forcible displacement from Artsakh—with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a peaceful and spiritual environment.
Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Post-War Reconstruction
Yesterday, we had an insightful and thought-provoking debate with Szymon Kardaś, Henriette Weser, Anastasia Bondarenko about “Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Post-War Reconstruction”. The discussion focused on how the ongoing war in Ukraine is reshaping energy strategies and green initiatives across the region, and what this means for post-war reconstruction efforts.
Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in the Implementation of Climate Initiatives: Cooperation with the OSCE
Against the backdrop of this fundamental question Austausch and its partners from the Civic Solidarity Platform launched a seminar dedicated to the topic “The role of civil society in the implementation of the Helsinki principles”. The event has been organized within the framework of the Helsinki+50 process at OSCE that is supposed to be culminating at the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 next year.
Public Debate “Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Prospects for Post-War Reconstruction”
As Ukraine endures its third year of Russian aggression, post-war recovery plans have been in motion since the 2022 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano. There’s consensus on using recovery to modernize and tackle chronic issues like low energy efficiency, crucial for European integration and security. A decentralized energy system based on renewables is seen as more resilient against Russian attacks. Germany and Poland, with their experience in green transformation and renewable energy expansion, are expected to play key roles in Ukraine’s recovery.
Internship Opportunity at Austausch e.V. in the INKuLtur-Programme
Are you passionate about diversity and empowering the rights of people with disabilities? Do you want to contribute to breaking down barriers and enabling fair societal participation? Are you interested in experiencing the daily work of a Berlin-based NGO and participating in international projects between Germany and Eastern European countries? Then you’re in the right place!
