Liverpool & Odesa Twinning Journey: Strengthening Cultural Bonds and Support
Embark on a journey of twinning between Liverpool and Odesa, fostering cultural collaboration, innovation, and support for the local Ukrainian community. From library collaborations to cultural activities, this partnership aims to share resources, remove educational barriers, and promote understanding among diverse cultures. Explore the shared benefits and cultural goals that highlight the beginning of a transformative partnership. Join hands in honoring heritage, supporting post-war revival, and championing Ukrainian identity as a symbol of invincibility.
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Liverpool & Odesa our Twinning Journey Welcome to Liverpool Homes for Ukraine Event, May 2022 Liverpool Central Library Guided Tours collaboration Ukrainian language books project is born Network with local Ukrainian Community develops Holodomor Commemoration Event
Road to Twinning Twinning idea is proposed - to strengthen ties to local Ukrainian community and develop longer term support proposition Library Senior Management and Liverpool City Council endorse the project Consultations begin between Odesa Public Libraries Network and Liverpool Library Services with the help of Library Country and Libraries Connected
Next Steps Odesa Regional Scientific Library identified as best fit for twinning Memorandum of Agreement is signed Joint activity commences-21st March International Poetry Day online poetry festival https://youtu.be/qhku5ttRezo Family Day event 25th March
Cultural Partnership Goals Sharing best practice, innovation across national and international library sectors Sharing of cultural resources, books and information, decolonisation of collections Co-curation of cultural activities & events Support re-establishment of Ukraine s cultural infrastructure post-war through sharing of advice and information, including health & wellbeing initiatives
Shared Benefits to Twinning Removing barriers to education for displaced Ukrainians in UK, increased resources to support English language skills and employment opportunities Supporting Ukrainian families particularly children to maintain cultural ties with the home country and create a sense of normalcy & community UK residents develop better understanding of their European counterparts-fostering understanding between cultures Library Staff benefitting professionally through sharing best practice, training and exchange of ideas
Just the beginningnot the end of the story.. Heritage and revival of culture, post war regeneration National identity and shared values, the cultural front line A symbol of Ukrainian Invincibility First Lady Zelenska A Book saves the soul King Charles III
