On December 1, Irkutsk will host a forum of charitable initiatives, bringing together residents and nonprofits to build partnerships in helping those in need. Participants will have five themed areas, from animal support and improvement to help for children, people with disabilities, lonely elderly people, and those in difficult life situations.

On December 1, the Forum of Charitable Initiatives will be held at the Sukachev Irkutsk Regional Art Museum. The purpose of this event is to introduce Irkutsk residents to one another and bring them together to establish partnerships in the field of charity and expand the network of charitable communities.
The forum is organized by the Irkutsk city administration.
At present, more than 500 nonprofit organizations and communities are active in the regional center, engaging in charitable activities. Five thematic venues will be held as part of the event. The “Urban Environment” venue will be dedicated to campaigns related to improvement and assistance to animals. “A City Without Loneliness” will bring together projects aimed at helping lonely people and veterans.
“A City Without Borders” will connect those who are ready to help people with disabilities. “A City for Children” - projects related to helping children in social institutions, abandoned children undergoing long-term treatment in hospitals, and gifted children. The “City for Life” venue will be dedicated to campaigns related to helping single fathers and single mothers, and people who find themselves in difficult life situations.