Victory Gardens – Gardens of Renewal

  • Location: Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
  • Donors: MoveUkraine charitable foundation
  • Partners: Dan Engle
  • Completion Date:

MoveUkraine initiated this project in 2023 in several of its western Ukraine shelters, under the enthusiastic and energetic leadership of American volunteer Dan Engle. This project gives internally displaced residents a chance to garden again, growing their own fruits and vegetables and planting their favorite flowers. It also creates new spaces for relaxation, social connection, and collective healing. Every garden is a symbol of resilience, renewal, and community strength.

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Description

MoveUkraine initiated this project in 2023 in several of its western Ukraine shelters, under the enthusiastic and energetic leadership of American volunteer Dan Engle. This project gives internally displaced residents a chance to garden again, growing their own fruits and vegetables and planting their favorite flowers. It also creates new spaces for relaxation, social connection, and collective healing. Every garden is a symbol of resilience, renewal, and community strength.

Scope of work

Creating common green spaces and flowerbeds around shelters; planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to bring life and color to the surroundings; installing pathways, benches, and small resting areas; organizing gardening activities that promote social interaction, creativity, and psychological support; and maintaining the gardens so they remain welcoming and peaceful for all residents. Victory Gardens is a place where every tree and flower reminds us that even after the darkest times, hope blooms and life goes on.

Creating common green spaces and flowerbeds around shelters; planting trees, shrubs, and flowers to bring life and color to the surroundings; installing pathways, benches, and small resting areas; organizing gardening activities that promote social interaction, creativity, and psychological support; and maintaining the gardens so they remain welcoming and peaceful for all residents. Victory Gardens is a place where every tree and flower reminds us that even after the darkest times, hope blooms and life goes on.

Location

Your funds go directly to the projects: building housing and rehabilitation centers for those affected by the war and need help.