About 120 representatives of the teaching staff and students of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, Sumy Branch of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs, Kremenchuk Flight College of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs and the volunteer organisation BanderoBjilkaJkoFei took part in a meeting with a representative of the international volunteer movement - an active paramedic, Austrian citizen Mr Ben (@ben.paramedic).

The meeting was held in a hybrid format, and the participants had the opportunity to communicate with a person for whom helping others is not just a life choice, but a deep inner conviction that is implemented in his daily activities. As a paramedic and active volunteer, Mr Ben proves his dedication and absolute support for Ukraine and Ukrainians in difficult times.

The Kremenchuk Flight College of KhNUIA was represented by:

• Olena Tsymbalisova, the Deputy Director of the College for Educational and Scientific Activities,
• Associate Researcher at the Scientific Activity Organisation Department Nataliia Kitsel;
• from the Department of Management, Social Sciences, Humanities and Fundamental Disciplines: Head of the Department Maryna Kiriukhina and Teacher Inna Ryshkova;
• from the Air Transport Department: Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Tetiana Kozlovska, Senior Teacher Svitlana Drozdova, Teacher Oleh Kyrychenko;
• Head of the Cyclic Commission Oleksandr Samokhlib;
• From the Public Library: Head Nina Popova, Leading Librarian Valeriia Kruk;
• Head of Aviation Security Service Olha Novikova;
• from the Department for the Organization of the Educational Process: specialist Inna Yakymets, specialist Viktoriia Blyzniuk, specialist Yana Unkovska;
• from the Practical Training Department: Head Oksana Borysenko, specialist Nataliia Kurtiak, specialist Iryna Lysenko.

The audience had a chance to talk to Mr Ben personally, as for him, helping is not just a matter of life, but a conviction turned into action. We talked about moral resilience in crisis conditions, the power of motivation, actions despite fatigue and risks, and the unique experience that is formed where human vulnerability and indomitable spirit meet.

This dialogue provided an opportunity to see volunteering through the eyes of a man who became a part of Ukrainian reality at the most crucial moment.

The participants of the meeting engaged in a meaningful exchange of views, questions, and reflections.

The event was organised and held thanks to the joint efforts of the International Relations and Interuniversity Work Group: specialist Svitlana Stelmakh, translator Yuliia Onyshchenko, Career Guidance Specialist of the Department of Social, Humanitarian, Educational and Career Guidance Work Tetiana Samchishyna, and the Department of International Cooperation of KhNUIA.

Together we create a space of cooperation, trust and sustainability.