I am the author of the Goodacity blog, a journalist, and a translator. For 16 years, I have worked in professional journalism, contributing to regional and national publications, both in print and online media. I have written reports, conducted interviews, reviews, articles on cultural, social, and charitable topics, as well as materials in the style of "solution journalism" and communication materials.
My focus is on creating interesting and exclusive content. Journalism, to me, is primarily about human stories, to which I always find the key, empathize with the people I write about, and love all my heroes. Journalism, to me, means telling people about what truly matters to them, informing and inspiring them. It is not just a job, but a way of life, just like for all those who dream, create, and are inspired by it.
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I believe in the power of goodness and I am happy that as part of the Goodacity project, I can contribute to its expansion. I believe in the power of words and in the fact that communication can help make the world a better place. I know how, where and when to speak in order to be heard. And when you are heard, you can change the world!
Good deeds of the volunteer hub!
It’s more than just a library. The Rocutneve village library is not only a collection of books but also a center of goodness and cooperation that performs good deeds.
“Forget about the usual stereotypes that a library is just a place for reading books! We have a full-fledged creative and volunteer hub where something interesting and inspiring is always happening,” says Lydia Rajik, the director of the library network in the Rocutneve community. “The library is the soul of our community! Since 2014, the Central village library in Rocutneve has had numerous volunteer initiatives. We have been searching for ways to help the military and people in need. And last year, from the early days of the full-scale Russian invasion, it became a center for volunteers and a ‘place of strength’ for displaced persons.”
Assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, "Cartoon Therapy," and Ukrainian Language Enhancement
“Doing good deeds is easy, especially when you know that each of them brings us closer to the day of our Victory,” sincerely believe the employees of the library who actively engage in volunteering and do everything possible to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“We collected warm clothing and medicines for our soldiers,” Mrs. Lydia recounts. “This autumn, we took on the task of making trench candles, both gathering the necessary materials and crafting them.”
Our town of Rocutneve has become a temporary home for internally displaced persons from the most dangerous regions. Last spring, over 1,700 people came to our community. Those who were forced to leave their homes desperately needed a place of peace and solace. When a safe haven was needed, the library became that place! Helping people became our number one task: we invited women with children to the library, so they could come and play here. We organized art therapy sessions, cartoon and movie screenings, and engaged psychologists. And there’s more: we established a playroom for mothers and children at the library. Compassionate members of our community brought board games, coloring books, stationery, and soft toys. Local children and displaced children alike would come there because they lived in the nearby dormitory. We had so many toys and children’s entertainment that we even set up a play and relaxation area in the dormitory where internally displaced persons resided. I noticed that people come to us not only to take but also to give – sincerely!
People volunteer to help the library, to bring good deeds to life, and it becomes an endless chain of goodness! They donate board games, collect books, and ask how else they can help… People are eager to assist because it ignites a spark within them. And it’s incredible! We strive to become better for them.
Together with internally displaced persons and local residents, we wove camouflage nets and sent them to the front lines. We conducted workshops where we crafted various handmade items for charity fairs to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is how we raised funds to provide vehicles for our defenders.
At the request of internally displaced persons from the Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions, we organized a Ukrainian language improvement club called “VY-Mova” at the library. The sessions are free for all interested individuals. Every Thursday, our guests “level up” their Ukrainian language skills with our volunteer-philologist instructor. We are delighted to have regular attendees and visitors to the club.
I see that they are happy because they need it, and for almost a year, they have not stopped coming and even bring their friends.
In our library, everyone can find something for themselves: an interesting book, new friends, the opportunity to feel that they are a part of something bigger and more important. It’s not just about collecting books here; it’s about creating a spiritual community that helps people in the most difficult moments of their lives. That’s why everyone who comes to us receives much more than just books – all our visitors receive support, friendship, and assistance!
Good Deeds for "Cities of Victory"!
“How did we start the ‘Seeds of Goodness’? The idea of a good deed arose last year,” says Mrs. Lydia, “when we announced a collection of supplies for the military at our community libraries. People brought various vegetables, pulses, canned goods, and shared everything they had, emphasizing that now all hope lies in the gardens, as life has become much harder. Many of our visitors help the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and we also began to search for ways to help people. That’s how the ‘Seeds of Goodness’ project came about, and we are very grateful to Goodacity for the opportunity to give people the goodness that will bear fruit later on!
Our Rocutneve Village Library has won a micro-grant from Goodacity to organize a seed library within the institution. Seeds may seem like small things, but they represent life – life in the garden, life on the table, a life that helps us get through challenging times. To fill out an application, take the seeds, plant them, and harvest your own produce – it’s so simple yet so meaningful. Helping is easy, and this initiative is another step towards making our community stronger and more generous. Nearly thirty of our visitors have already participated in the project, and the campaign is still ongoing. Therefore, we invite everyone interested to take part in the “Seeds of Goodness” project – let’s sow our gardens with hope and optimism together! May the “Seeds of Goodness” grow and bear fruit so that we can preserve true human values such as help and care.
When we share goodness, we enrich our hearts and change the world around us. May this project serve as a shining example of how important it is not to remain indifferent to the issues in our community. Every good deed, every small action, every contribution can change the world around us. Be the seed of goodness that bears fruit!
