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Peace is not just the absence of war but also harmony within communities and society, manifested through social cohesion!
Social cohesion is the sense of belonging to a community, based on the awareness of equality, the desire to be involved, and respect for other community members.
Due to the full-scale war, a large number of people were forced to leave their homes and become part of new communities. Conflicts between internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the local population mainly arise due to the unequal distribution of aid.
We would like to share valuable insights from the panel discussion “Practices of Social Cohesion During the War” by Darya Rybalchenko, Chair of the Board of the National Network for Local Philanthropy Development:
“When talking about cohesion practices, there is no single right approach that would be relevant to all communities, as each has its own characteristics, challenges, and historical context. However, if we consolidate the experience of our community foundations, we can highlight the following key points:
- Educating and providing tools for both local residents and internally displaced persons. Projects should not be only for IDPs but for the entire community.
- Facilitating interaction and engagement between locals and IDPs. Joint efforts in helping others, working together to solve problems and address needs, and fostering self-sufficiency among affected populations.
How can we create a space for collaboration?
- Ensuring and maintaining the quality of events
- Facilitating dialogues and discussions on topics relevant to the entire community
- Giving the community the opportunity to create a space independently
- Developing infrastructure that addresses the needs of the entire community
Community cohesion will help us effectively develop our country and bring victory closer.
The panel discussion took place at the nationwide forum: “Practices of Conflict Transformation and Social Cohesion During the War.”
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