Since February 24, 2022, the Russian army’s invasion of Ukraine—with all its consequences for the country and the entire world—has been the focus of our attention and concern. At its meeting on July 28, 2022, the City Council unanimously resolved to seek a “solidarity partnership” with a Ukrainian municipality in the greater Kyiv area. Jena, our sister city in Thuringia, had also passed a resolution of this kind. The City Council then decided at its September meeting to enter into this solidarity partnership with the city of Brovary.
Why Brovary? In addition to its comparable size—with approximately 100,000 residents—and its proximity to Kyiv —the capital is about 15 kilometers from Brovary—and the resulting ease of access, Brovary’s similar structure—from its eponymous brewing industry to its education and economy—also made it a strong candidate.
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 on the Solidarity Partnership & Aid to Ukraine
Call for Donations: Recreational Camp for Children from Brovary
Between 15 and 20 children from Erlangen’s Ukrainian sister city are to be given the opportunity to spend a week in Erlangen. The hope is that this will help them forget the horrors of war, at least for a little while.
Donations from Erlangen Help Brovary
Solidarity That Makes a Difference: A New Generator and a Modernized School Cafeteria, Thanks to Donations from Erlangen.
Minibuses with wheelchair ramp for Brovary
Vehicles procured via GIZ and BMZ for inclusive mobility in Brovary
Aid packages for Brovary
Jena and Erlangen deliver rehab equipment procured via BMZ and GIZ
Erlangen helps Brovary
Over 10,000 euros donated for emergency repairs for Ukrainian solidarity partner city.
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.
All about the solidarity partnership
First contact with Browary in early summer 2022.
Browary - History and stories
The search for a solidarity partnership in times of war has led the cities of Erlangen and Jena to Browary near Kiev.
Call for Donations: Recreational Camp for Children from Brovary
Between 15 and 20 children from Erlangen’s Ukrainian sister city are to be given the opportunity to spend a week in Erlangen. The hope is that this will help them forget the horrors of war, at least for a little while.
Donations from Erlangen Help Brovary
Solidarity That Makes a Difference: A New Generator and a Modernized School Cafeteria, Thanks to Donations from Erlangen.
Minibuses with wheelchair ramp for Brovary
Vehicles procured via GIZ and BMZ for inclusive mobility in Brovary
Aid packages for Brovary
Jena and Erlangen deliver rehab equipment procured via BMZ and GIZ
Erlangen helps Brovary
Over 10,000 euros donated for emergency repairs for Ukrainian solidarity partner city.
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.
All about the solidarity partnership
First contact with Browary in early summer 2022.
Browary - History and stories
The search for a solidarity partnership in times of war has led the cities of Erlangen and Jena to Browary near Kiev.