The Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine supports the restoration of cultural heritage sites and infrastructure, because culture is not only about heritage, but also about sustainability and identity.
Recovery Support Unit
An important step in this direction was the creation of the Recovery Support Unit at the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications in partnership with UNESCO, which is being implemented by the 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.
We believe that culture is a source of strength and unity even in the most difficult times. It helps us survive today and will be central to the country's recovery tomorrow.