Forum “Ukraine – Italy: Communities Without Borders” in Trapani

On September 20–21, the city of Trapani (Sicily) hosted the International Forum of Local Communities “Ukraine – Italy: Popoli oltre confini / Communities Without Borders.”

The event was organized by the Sostieni Ucraina Association, the National Congress of Ukrainian Associations in Italy, the municipalities of Trapani and Erice, Europe Direct Trapani Sicilia, in partnership with the “Friends of Ukraine” International Partnership Foundation and Dobrobat NGO, with the participation of the University Consortium of the Province of Trapani.

The forum brought together Ukrainian communities from Chernihiv, Lviv, and Kyiv regions, as well as Italian municipalities, representatives of universities, the European Commission, and social and medical institutions. Cooperation plans were presented in the fields of economy, culture, youth exchanges, heritage preservation, and tourism.

The event emphasized that true bridges between countries are built at the community level — through trust, mutual understanding, and practical joint initiatives. Cooperation between Ukraine and Italy opens new opportunities for community development and strengthens friendly and business ties, promoting the exchange of experience and mutual support.