By Maryna Baturinets | Founder & Project Lead
Ongoing Programs in Kyiv, Lviv, and Online
We continue our work in two cities — Kyiv and Lviv — both offline and online, focusing on three core directions: helping women and veterans learn new professions and grow in their current ones, creative events to support psychological wellbeing, and sports for the same purpose, including yoga and pilates.
Growing Through Partnership with Bazilik School
Thanks to our ongoing partnership with the Bazilik communications school, more than 70 members of the Beloved community have gained access to professional training in digital marketing, SMM, and PR. They also have access to a library of lectures covering more than 40 topics, giving them the flexibility to learn at their own pace.
New Partners, New Professions
We're excited to share new directions in vocational training. Together with Bunny Nails Academy, we launched a "Manicure Master" course with subsequent employment support. We also continued our partnership with the Easy Drive driving school — not only offering theory lessons, but now a joint "Driving Instructor" course, also with job placement afterward.
Cultural Life Continues
Our cultural programs remain a steady part of community life: our book club and creative workshops continue as always. This summer in Lviv, we ran a rug-weaving course, giving women and veterans another way to create, unwind, and connect.
Preparing for What Doesn't Change: Safety
Unfortunately, the security situation in Ukraine has not improved. Because of this, we continue running first aid training for civilians — practical knowledge that matters now more than ever.
Telling Our Story
Over the summer, we created stickers, sold in exchange for donations to the project. We also worked with opinion leaders who shared our GlobalGiving project with their audiences, and told the stories of our community through the Saint Javelin media.
Looking Ahead: Getting Ready for a Hard Winter
We know that a difficult winter is ahead for Ukraine, and we know our community will be looking to us — not just as a place to grow, but as a place of resilience. Our spaces are equipped with power banks, gas heaters, and lanterns, ready to support our community through whatever comes.
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