Restoring cultural heritage and supporting the cultural sector in wartime
Culture is one of the central elements of national resilience. It defines our identity, unites society and will undoubtedly play a fundamental role in the country's recovery process.
Every day we lose monuments and cultural infrastructure, and right now it is important to act professionally and systematically to preserve and restore our cultural heritage.
In order to develop and support the cultural sector, as well as integrate it into the country's reconstruction plans, UNESCO Ukraine has established a Recovery Support Unit at the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, which is being implemented by the NGU "Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine".
The main areas of work of the Recovery Support Unit:
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Restoration of destroyed cultural heritage sites;
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Providing advice to help communities find new solutions;
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Building the capacity of cultural institutions to become centres of revival;
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Creating conditions for human capital development through cultural services;
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Promoting digital tools that simplify heritage management.
Key achievements of the project:
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A national survey ‘Challenges for the Development of Culture in Communities’ was conducted, with 855 communities expressing their views.
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At the Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine in Rome, experts from the Office presented the CuRe (#CultureForRecovery) Cultural Recovery Platform, a cross-sectoral initiative aimed at strengthening the role of culture as a driver of national recovery, social cohesion and sustainable development.
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A guide on rapid response for damaged cultural heritage sites and cultural infrastructure has been developed for communities affected by hostilities or emergencies.
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An electronic Register of the Basic Network of Cultural Institutions has been launched, opening the way to a modern, transparent and effective model of governance in the field of culture.
Brand book
The diamond shape is a symbol of prosperity and well-being. The corporate identity of the Recovery Support Unit, inspired by the symbolism of Ukrainian embroidered amulets, reflects the current needs of the cultural sector's recovery. Since time immemorial, culture has been the key to the well-being and prosperity of Ukrainians, and traditions have continued and preserved our heritage. Today, when the enemy is once again trying to deprive us of our Ukrainian identity, we have the power to protect it.
We are integrating culture and cultural heritage into the processes of Ukraine's recovery. After all, culture is what shapes us as a nation. And cultural heritage is what future generations will build their identity on as Ukrainians.
The Recovery Support Unit under the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine is established in partnership with UNESCO Ukraine and financially supported by Japan, is implemented by the Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine.