International Conference "Together, Reviving Christian Orthodox Spiritual Values, We Build a Prosperous Europe"

October – November 2020: Participation in the Preparation and Hosting of the International Scientific Conference "Together, Reviving Christian Orthodox Spiritual Values, We Build a Prosperous Europe"

Between October and November 2020, the Charitable Foundation "Social Resources and Initiatives" participated in the preparation and hosting of the International Scientific Conference, titled "Together, Reviving Christian Orthodox Spiritual Values, We Build a Prosperous Europe."

Organizers

The conference was organized by:

• NGO "Center for Regional Cooperation ‘Dialogue’" (Ukraine)
• Faculty of History, Political Science, and International Relations, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (Ukraine)
• Charitable Foundation "Social Resources and Initiatives" (Ukraine)
• NGO "Institute of Bessarabia" (Ukraine)
• Cultural Association "Pro Bessarabia and Bukovina" (Romania)
• Romania – Latest News (Romania)
• "BRK Systems" (Romania)
• European Institute for Regional Development (Moldova)
• Chamber of Commerce "Tracia" (Moldova)

Conference Details

Date: November 27, 2020

Format: International Scientific Conference

Topic: Christian Orthodox spiritual values and historical figures that unite nations

• Participating Countries: Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania
• Participants: Academics, experts, and civil society representatives

Key Discussion Points

Petro Mohyla as a Unifying Historical Figure

• His role in fostering cultural and religious unity.
• Contributions to education and Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe.
• Impact on Ukraine-Moldova-Romania historical ties.

Overcoming Ethnonational and Ethnoregional Stereotypes

• Reducing negative mutual perceptions among Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania.
• Promoting shared historical narratives.
• Strengthening regional cooperation and cultural exchange.

Key Speaker: 

Serhiy Hakman (Vice President of the Foundation) presented a paper on: "Overcoming Negative Ethnonational and Ethnoregional Stereotypes in the Ukrainian-Moldovan-Romanian Border Region and the Figures That Unite Nations."