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Stories, updates, and reflections from the Boulder–Vinnytsia community. Explore the people, partnerships, and shared experiences that continue to strengthen our connection across continents.
Reflections on “Invincibility” from Jami Devans now in Vinnytsia
From Vinnytsia, Jami Devans reflects on a word she sees throughout Ukraine: незламності — “invincibility.” In a country living with profound loss, she has come to understand that invincibility does not mean being untouched by suffering or always “winning.” It means refusing to surrender who you are.
Through what she has witnessed in rehabilitation centers, on city streets and in the everyday lives of Ukrainians carrying the weight of war, Jami offers a deeply personal reflection on resilience, sacrifice and what it means to remain unbroken—even in the face of unimaginable cost.
From Boulder to Vinnytsia: Hands-On Support for Ukraine's Veterans
Boulder County integrative manual therapist and health practitioner Jaymi Devans has traveled on 4 August as a volunteer to Vinnytsia to work directly with Ukrainian veterans as they recover from the physical and emotional wounds of war. She will be in Vinnytsia for five weeks. Her selfless service and desire to support Ukrainians in this long war embodies perfectly the spirit of the Sister City relationship.
From Vinnytsia to Camp Dreamland: 40 Children Will Experience Healing, Adventure, and Hope
This summer, 45 children from Vinnytsia will head to Frontier Horizon's Camp Dreamland for a week of adventure, friendship, and unforgettable memories in Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains. Learn how this inspiring collaboration with the Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City Partnership is creating meaningful opportunities for children and strengthening the bonds between our two communities.
Building Hope Through Play: A New Playground for Vinnytsia's Children
A playground may seem simple, but in a city affected by war, it represents far more than a place to play. Discover how the Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City Partnership, Rotary clubs, and community leaders from three countries are working together to create a lasting space for hope, healing, and connection in Vinnytsia.
Let there be light! Micro grid energy in Vinntysia
The Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City partnership is exploring resilient micro-grid energy systems, solar power, battery storage, and smart-grid solutions to strengthen energy security in Vinnytsia, Ukraine.
Voices from Vinntysia: Yuliia Kashpruk
One of the most meaningful aspects of the Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City relationship is the opportunity to build genuine human connections across continents. Through this series, we invite residents of Vinnytsia to share their experiences, reflections, hopes, and challenges in their own words.
Our first contribution comes from Yuliia Kashpruk, a resident of Vinnytsia, writing on June 21, 2026.
Laying the Groundwork for a Sister City Connection
A visit to Vinnytsia, Ukraine sparked meaningful conversations between civic leaders, educators, and healthcare professionals—laying the groundwork for a sister-city partnership between Boulder and Vinnytsia rooted in trust, shared values, and long-term collaboration.