Kyiv hosted the All-Ukrainian Volunteer and Youth Forum “Unity in Action: Integration, Cohesion, Recovery”, which brought together representatives of state authorities, the civil sector, and youth and volunteer communities. Yevhenii Novikov, a third-year cadet of Educational and Scientific Institute No. 2 studying under specialty D1 “Accounting and Taxation”, took part in the event.

Participants discussed how cooperation among the state, civil society organizations and volunteers helps support people and rebuild communities. The programme included the panel discussion “Unity in Action” featuring heads of relevant ministries and public figures, a cross-sector “World Café”, and specialized sessions involving the Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law, the International Renaissance Foundation, the Coordination Humanitarian Center and the Ukrainian Youth Fund.

In the simulation game “The Community Acts”, participants practised decision-making in complex and crisis situations. This format helped them examine the practical aspects of interaction among different community stakeholders when responding to challenges.

For a future law enforcement officer, this experience is valuable in terms of engaging with the public within the Community Policing concept, crisis management and the coordination of evacuation efforts. Knowledge of the mechanisms for attracting and distributing grant and humanitarian aid will be useful in future work in the specialty “Accounting and Taxation”, in particular for ensuring transparent use of resources in communities.

The forum was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, the State Institution “All-Ukrainian Youth Centre” and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.

KhNUIA Press Office