Yanka Kupala State University’s Volunteer Center took part in the X Forum of Regions of Russia and Belarus

On June 27, within the framework of the X Forum of the Regions of Russia and Belarus, a section "Volunteer movement as a factor in strengthening Russian-Belarusian cooperation. New opportunities for social initiatives" with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus.

The meeting was attended by 8 volunteer centers of higher educational institutions of the country − Belarusian State University, Maksim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University, Belarusian National Technical University, Brest State A.S. Pushkin University, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno , Francisk Skorina Gomel State University Mogilev State A. Kuleshov University, Vitebsk State University named after P.M. Masherov.

During the session of the section, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection Irina Kostevich made a keynote speech on the topic "Silver Volunteering" – a social initiative within the framework of the National Strategy of Active Longevity." Larisa Olenskaya, Chairman of the Council of Senior Citizens at the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, participant of the republican meeting of the Council of Senior Citizens, acted as a co-speaker on the topic of "silver" volunteering.

Representatives of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Volunteer Center took part in the conference in an online format.

It is worth noting that the volunteer movement is an important factor in strengthening Russian-Belarusian cooperation. Volunteers from Russia and Belarus work together on various projects aimed at supporting social and cultural initiatives, environmental programs, and helping those in need. The volunteer movement promotes the strengthening of friendly relations between Russia and Belarus, helps to establish contacts between people from different countries and cultures.