{"id":322,"date":"2025-10-08T18:42:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T18:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yodec.rotineret.ro\/?p=322"},"modified":"2025-10-09T09:36:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:36:43","slug":"25-july-2025-youth-consultation-in-ukraine-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yodec.rotineret.ro\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/25-july-2025-youth-consultation-in-ukraine-3\/","title":{"rendered":"25 July 2025 \u2013 Youth Consultation in Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 25 July 2025, a group of young Ukrainians\u2014many of whom were&nbsp;<strong>refugees from the eastern regions<\/strong>\u2014gathered to discuss the challenges of living near a border and their hopes for rebuilding the country through education and international cooperation. The discussion was deeply personal, reflecting both their lived experiences of displacement and their vision for a more stable and connected future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants focused primarily on the&nbsp;<strong>disadvantages of living near a border<\/strong>&nbsp;in times of instability and war. They spoke about the&nbsp;<strong>uncertainty of daily life<\/strong>, the feeling of&nbsp;<strong>constant dependence on political decisions<\/strong>, and the&nbsp;<strong>fear of unpredictable changes<\/strong>&nbsp;that can alter their futures overnight. Many described how these insecurities shape not only their physical safety but also their emotional resilience and long-term goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When discussing what makes cooperation difficult, participants identified two main obstacles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Political disagreements<\/strong>, which create tension both within and between countries; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public ignorance regarding national issues<\/strong>, which they felt limits understanding and engagement among citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the hardships they face, the group expressed a clear belief in&nbsp;<strong>education as the path forward<\/strong>. Their&nbsp;<strong>dream projects<\/strong>&nbsp;focused on learning, cultural understanding, and solidarity, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educational programs<\/strong>\u00a0that help young people study and understand the\u00a0<strong>history of neighbouring countries<\/strong>, promoting empathy and awareness;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the\u00a0<strong>invitation of foreign volunteer delegations<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0<strong>assist in rebuilding Ukraine<\/strong>, combining international cooperation with hands-on community recovery efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For these young refugees, cooperation is not an abstract concept\u2014it is a&nbsp;<strong>means of healing, rebuilding, and reconnecting with the wider world<\/strong>. Their stories serve as a reminder that even in times of displacement and uncertainty,&nbsp;<strong>knowledge, solidarity, and mutual understanding<\/strong>&nbsp;remain the strongest foundations for peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 25 July 2025, a group of young Ukrainians\u2014many of whom were&nbsp;refugees from the eastern regions\u2014gathered to discuss the challenges of living near a border and their hopes for rebuilding the country through education and international cooperation. 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