A forum for families titled «Bridges of Understanding: A Family Evening of Trust» was held in Bolgrad, organized by the «Gift» Charity Fund. The event gathered 115 participants from various regions of Odesa Oblast.
The main speaker was family policy expert Adrian Bukovynskyi from Kyiv, who discussed the importance of supporting and strengthening family relationships. Attendees had the opportunity to ask him anonymous questions related to personal and family issues.
"Family requires daily effort in relationships. Without love, it becomes much harder to put in that work. Love is the driving force of relationships at various stages of family life," emphasized Adrian Bukovynskyi during his lecture.
The forum took place in a relaxed and open atmosphere, hosted in the «Boomerang» restaurant, where participants could not only engage with the expert but also enjoy a cultural program. The musical accompaniment was provided by the band «Another Life» from the village of Loshchynivka.
Organizers highlight that such events foster dialogue between family members and the community, enhancing trust and understanding in society.
"One of the main directions of our charity work is supporting families during the war — emotionally, psychologically, and physically, including humanitarian assistance. We hope today’s event will help families improve their relationships. Everyone left with answers to their questions or with thoughts to ponder," said Svitlana Berbat, director of the "Gift" Charity Fund.
Contributors to the forum included:
The «God’s Gift» Church, which assisted at all stages of organization;
The «Source of Living Water» Church from Izmail, which created a photo zone and provided photography services;
The «Word of Life» Church from Loshchynivka — musical support;
The «Dignified Life» Church from Vasylivka, which helped with participant registration;
Anastasia Besonova, head of the Youth Council of Bolgrad — moderation of the event;
Nataliya Velenhura, head of the IDP Council — organizational support.
The event was part of initiatives to support social cohesion and family values in the region. Organizers expressed gratitude to all partners and participants for their active involvement.
