City of Chortkiv

  • Strengthening Swedish–Ukrainian partnerships: Insights from Mayors and Political Leaders

    Strengthening Swedish–Ukrainian partnerships: Insights from Mayors and Political Leaders

    At the ICLD Network meeting held in Tallinn this November, mayors and political leaders from both Ukraine and Sweden gathered to reflect on the future of their municipal partnerships. The discussion centred on how cooperation can become more resilient and sustainable, extending beyond individual projects, key people, and political cycles. The speakers shared a series…

  • Karlskrona’s Folk High School inspires ‘Silver Age University’ in Chortkiv

    Karlskrona’s Folk High School inspires ‘Silver Age University’ in Chortkiv

    With the aim of providing older people and individuals with special needs the opportunity to continue learning and developing throughout their lives, the Ukrainian municipality of Chortkiv, drawing inspiration from Litorina Folk High School in Karlskrona, has launched what they call the “Silver Age University”. In the long term, they also hope to offer war…

  • Karlskrona – Chortkiv

    Karlskrona – Chortkiv

    Democratic Resilience through Life long learning The partnership between Karlskrona and Chortkiv builds on a long-standing collaboration centred around Litorina Folk High School. It has evolved into a project focused on adult education for older citizens—a group heavily impacted by the war in Ukraine. In Chortkiv, the initiative plays a tangible role in improving health,…