There is more than work

The major part of our time during a trip to Ukraine is devoted to visits, to discussions with multiple stake holders and to meetings at building sites. But there are also entertaining moments:

Supper with our Nikolaiev team

It is true that our planning during a trip is always extremely charged. And the days start very early to finish often very late.

Meeting at a building site in Zeleniy Gay

The appointments follow each other in short intervals and we try to be most effective taking into account the little time that we have on the spot to do everything.

Study of documents with a representative of Aquassistance

But we share also fantastic moments in company of our various stake holders who are always very hospital and regularly invite us to share a meal.

“Raky” evening (local crayfish) at the “datcha”

A table set in the typical Ukrainian style

Or then, they organize picnics making it possible to relax a little…

Picnic with the team of LAdS Kharkov

… and to appreciate the local kitchen and habits.

Picnic with the team which produced our Chrismas cards

Thanks to these pleasant moments we manage to establish (and to maintain) friendly and durable relations with the people who help and support us on the spot. This “social” aspect of the trips is very important because it makes it possible to create a network of relations essential to the success of our projects, and it contributes to improved “visibility” of our association and its activities in Ukraine.