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The power of volunteerism: providing protective gear for protesters during Euromaidan

Translated by: Christine Chraibi When the Maidan began gathering in December 2013, no one could predict where it was going or what would happen. But, it is entirely correct to say that volunteers made a lasting contribution and helped the Revolution of Dignity come true. The Maidan would still have gathered people together, but it is unlikely it could have survived without the support of a widespread volunteer movement. Kyiv residents and Ukrainians from across the country provided a unique example of self-organization and self-sufficiency in order to achieve their goal – to change Ukraine. Every day on the Khreshchatyk in Kyiv, volunteers organized the stay of several thousand people on the Maidan – doctors, lawyers, psychologists, journalists and many others. In a matter of days, dozens of volunteer initiatives and different Internet projects arose in makeshift quarters. For example,

Push to modernize takes toll on Kabul s historical homes

Push to modernize takes toll on Kabul s historical homes Source: Reuters Published: 2020/12/10 17:48:40 Tucked in the Hindu Kush Mountains, Kabul has long been a city of traditional homes - many of them centuries old - made of mud and straw, and others built in the early 1900s, known for their intricate nooks, wooden window frames and luscious gardens. But, the Afghan capital s architectural heritage is disappearing, architects warn, as many of the old homes are being demolished and replaced with rapidly constructed high-rises to house a boom in new arrivals from rural provinces. General street views of Kabul, Afghanistan Photos: VCG War has destroyed much of our cultural heritage, but we now have to fight an architectural war, said Ferdous Samim, architect and chief executive officer at Taak Inc, an architecture and engineering design firm based in Kabul.

Push to modernise takes toll on Kabul s historical homes - art and culture

Push to modernise takes toll on Kabul s historical homes - art and culture
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