UREKI’S LIVING WORLD
Where true human connection begins with care for all living beings
UREKI’S LIVING WORLD
Where true human connection begins with care for all living beings
Living nature does not ask who you are, what you do, how much you earn, or how successful you are. It meets a person directly — through presence, trust, joy, warmth, and unconditional connection.
In Ureki, this encounter feels especially close. Here, the living world is not distant from human life: birds, animals, the sea, the shore, and the everyday rhythm of the village exist in one shared breath. That is why Ureki’s fauna is part of an empathic environment — one in which a person can rediscover how to be in relationship with the world around them.
All it takes is to open yourself to this encounter. In direct contact with living beings, roles, anxiety, social masks, and the habit of controlling everything gradually begin to fall away. What remains is the essential thing: the ability to feel.
Life on Land
On land, life in Ureki unfolds naturally, calmly, and without distance.
Cats and dogs, horses and cows, turtles, hedgehogs, lizards, and frogs — they are not “local color” or exotic details. They are part of the living fabric of the place we inhabit. Here, animals are not separate from everyday life. Imagine waking up in the morning to birdsong and warm sunlight. By day, frogs fill the air with their bright, lively sounds. In the evening, crickets create an atmosphere all their own, while fireflies drift through the air like tiny stars that have come closer to the earth.
And then there are the simple moments that say everything: a road stopping for a horse, a dog approaching people with trust, someone gently carrying a small turtle to safety.
In moments like these, a person remembers a quiet truth: the way we relate to living beings is one of the clearest measures of our culture.
Explore the Underwater World
Ureki’s underwater world reveals itself as a quiet wonder — close enough to feel, not just observe. One of the most unforgettable moments on the Black Sea coast is meeting dolphins. In Ureki, they often come close to the shore, playfully appearing above the water. And there is a special kind of joy in swimming while they move nearby.
Crabs, transparent jellyfish, the motion of the water, sunlight on the surface of the sea — all of this creates a rare feeling of being included in a living environment. You are no longer just watching nature from the outside. You begin to feel yourself as part of something larger. It awakens a quiet joy that is almost impossible to experience in the rush of city life.
Look Up at the Sky of Ureki
The sky of Ureki is a constant reminder of the freedom and lightness of the world around us.
Seagulls circle above the coastline, herons and storks appear high above the village, and sometimes a single sudden movement of a bird can quiet the inner rush more deeply than any words. You simply look up — and the atmosphere around you suddenly feels closer than your own thoughts. In that moment, the usual pressure of time loses its grip on your attention and perception.
Care as the Language of Empathy
We often call our four-legged friends “sunlight wrapped in fur” — pure love in its most direct form. And it feels true: it is impossible not to smile in the presence of Ali, the Labrador everyone loves. Musya’s soft meow melts even the toughest hearts. And the powerful voice of Datvi, our snow-white Alabai, always makes the air feel alive.
This is not just a social project. It is a way of life that brings people from different parts of the world together. With the support of our donors and partners, we help change the lives of those who share this unique ecosystem with us.
Over the years, many homeless cats and dogs have found loving families. Today, they are a full, well-fed, and deeply loved part of our community. You will meet them on the streets of Ureki — cared for, happy, and surrounded by warmth.
Inclusive Practices volunteers continue to look after those who still need support: feeding them regularly, providing treatment when necessary, and making sure our four-legged friends can live safely and well alongside people.
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