Young people in Ukraine are volunteering their time to rebuild their country from the ground up. Hundreds are taking part in efforts to clear the debris from destroyed buildings, all while listening to club music.
Volunteers have undertaken building recovery projects in areas like Chernihiv that were either under Russian control or the scene of fighting when it was part of the frontline for several weeks.Volunteers say a recovery project is helping people to transform feelings of helplessness to hope."This negativity needs to be released somewhere," a volunteer said.
"This is an example of how young people can be useful while not compromising the way we like to spend our time listening to music," Dmytro Trofymenko, a DJ, said. "We communicate with the local authorities. They give us a list of buildings and addresses that need to be dismantled," Bogdan Bieliaiev, 29, one of the organisers, said.'One of the biggest in history': Anthony Albanese unveils $1b defence deal with GermanyThere are regular outings in the summer, and most of the volunteers come from the capital Kyiv or the surrounding region.
"Plus, it benefits the community. They don't need to hire anyone, just proactive young people who will do it for free."
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