The city of Bolhrad hosted a family forum titled «Building Trust: A Family Evening of Understanding», organized by the charity fund «Gift». The event brought together 115 participants from various parts of the Odesa region, and journalist from Rayon.Bolhrad attended as well.
The main speaker was family policy expert Adrian Bukovynskyi from Kyiv, who spoke about the importance of strengthening family ties. Attendees had the chance to anonymously ask questions related to their personal and family issues.
"A family requires daily attention to relationships. Without love, it becomes challenging to maintain this work. Love is the driving force at various stages of family life," emphasized Adrian Bukovynskyi in his lecture.
The forum took place in an informal and open atmosphere. Participants were welcomed at the «Boomerang» restaurant, where they could not only interact with the expert but also enjoy a cultural program. The musical accompaniment was provided by the band «Another Life» from the village of Loshchynivka.
The organizers stressed that such events foster deeper dialogue among family members and the community, enhancing trust and understanding in society.
"One of our primary focuses is to support families during wartime—emotionally, psychologically, and physically, including through humanitarian aid. We believe today’s event will help families improve their relationships. Everyone received answers to their questions or left with thoughts to ponder," said Svitlana Berbat, director of the charity fund "Gift".
Several organizations contributed to the preparation and execution of the forum:
The «Gift of God» church supported the event at all stages;
The «Source of Living Water» church from Izmail created a photo zone and documented the event;
The «Word of Life» church from Loshchynivka provided musical support;
The «Dignified Life» church from Vasylivka assisted with participant registration;
Anastasia Bessonova, chair of the Youth Council at the Bolhrad City Council, moderated the event;
Nataliya Velynhura, head of the IDP council, provided organizational support.
The event was part of initiatives aimed at strengthening social cohesion and family values in the region. The organizers expressed gratitude to all partners and participants for their active involvement.
