Latest news Ukraine

Norwegian capital commits $ 1.5 mn for children’s rehabilitation in Lviv

The Unbroken Cities initiative, a global alliance aimed at supporting and developing rehabilitation in Ukraine, has gained a new member with the Norwegian city of Oslo joining the ranks.

byMaria Tril

27/05/2024

1 minute read

Oslo Mayor Eirik Lae Solberg (on the left) and Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi (on the right). Credit: Lviv mayor via Telebgram

Norwegian capital commits $ 1.5 mn for children’s rehabilitation in Lviv

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi and the Head of Government of Oslo, Eirik Le Solberg, signed a partnership agreement.

The Mayor of Lviv, Sadovyi, announced that, according to the agreement, the Norwegian capital had joined the international initiative Unbroken to support and develop rehabilitation in Ukraine.

“This is all for the development of rehabilitation in Ukraine and support for veterans and Ukrainians affected by the war,” the statement reads. “We intend to implement a very ambitious project so that a part of Oslo is in Lviv.”

According to Sadovyi, Oslo to donate NOK 15 million ($1.5 million) to children’s rehabilitation in Lviv

The Unbroken Cities initiative is a union of cities from all over the world that supports and develops rehabilitation in Ukraine. Manchester, Liverpool, and Lviv became the founding cities and the first participants in the international network.

According to the Lviv City Council, the German city of Würzburg, the Danish city of Aarhus, the Italian city of Trento, the French city of Cannes, and the Norwegian city of Oslo have now joined the initiative.

Read also:

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this. We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!