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 Browary.
Why Browary? In addition to its comparable size with around 100,000 inhabitants and its proximity to Kiev - the capital is around 15 kilometers away from Browary - as well as the associated easy accessibility, the similar structure, from the brewery industry that gives the city its name to education and business, also spoke in favour of Browary.
In a video message dated December 7, 2022, Ihor Saposchko, Mayor of Browary, addresses the mayors of Jena and Erlangen as well as the citizens of both cities.
More about the solidarity partnership & Ukraine aid
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.
20 Ukrainian children for a time-out in Erlangen
Since the beginning of August, the children from the Ukrainian solidarity partner city of Browary have been in the region for a ten-day vacation.
Appeal for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children
Request for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children from Erlangen's solidarity partner city Browary
All about the solidarity partnership
First contact with Browary in early summer 2022.
Erlangen helps: Ukraine
Current information on the Ukraine crisis, help in Erlangen and support for refugees.
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.
Marie Therese Grammar School hands over donation for school in Browary
The pupils raised the sum of 1,700 euros from the proceeds of their school summer party and a reading evening.
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.
20 Ukrainian children for a time-out in Erlangen
Since the beginning of August, the children from the Ukrainian solidarity partner city of Browary have been in the region for a ten-day vacation.
Appeal for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children
Request for donations for a vacation camp for Ukrainian children from Erlangen's solidarity partner city Browary
All about the solidarity partnership
First contact with Browary in early summer 2022.
Erlangen helps: Ukraine
Current information on the Ukraine crisis, help in Erlangen and support for refugees.
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.
Marie Therese Grammar School hands over donation for school in Browary
The pupils raised the sum of 1,700 euros from the proceeds of their school summer party and a reading evening.