Brovary (Ukraine)

Since February 24, 2022, the Russian army's invasion of Ukraine, with all its consequences for the country and the whole world, has been the focus of our attention and concern. At its meeting on July 28, 2022, the city council unanimously decided to seek a "solidarity partnership" with a Ukrainian municipality in the greater Kiev area. The twin city of Jena in Thuringia had also passed a resolution of this kind. At its September meeting, the city council then decided to enter into this solidarity partnership with the city of Brovary.

Browary mit Schriftzug und Menschen

Why Brovary? In addition to its comparable size with around 100,000 inhabitants and its proximity to Kiev - the capital is around 15 kilometers away from Brovary - as well as the associated easy accessibility, the similar structure, from the brewing industry that gives the city its name to education and business, also spoke in favour of Brovary.

In a video message dated December 7, 2022, Igor Sapozhko, Mayor of Brovary, addresses the mayors of Jena and Erlangen as well as the citizens of both cities.

More about the solidarity partnership & Ukraine aid

The truck is opened by a person and you can see products welded onto pallets: the new rehabilitation equipment has arrived in Brovary.

Aid packages for Brovary

Jena and Erlangen deliver rehab equipment procured via BMZ and GIZ

View of damage to a building in Brovary. There is a large gaping hole in the concrete wall and the floor has also partially broken through.

Erlangen helps Brovary

Over 10,000 euros donated for emergency repairs for Ukrainian solidarity partner city.

The artist Tetiana Liudvychenko from Brovary stands next to one of her works, which is presented on an easel in the foyer of the community center b11.

Petrykiwka art from Brovary

In December, the artist Tetiana Liudvychenko from Erlangen's solidarity partner city Brovary encouraged an exchange about this special Ukrainian art form.

Appeal for donations for Brovary

Help to secure the water supply in the Ukrainian solidarity partner city.

Thanks for recreational time for 20 children from Browary

At the beginning of August, 20 children from Erlangen's solidarity partner city Browary were able to spend ten days recovering from the war in their home country.

All about the solidarity partnership

First contact with Browary in early summer 2022.