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At the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 65 people were hiding on the territory of the ethnographic complex “Ukrainian village.” (A Sunday school used to be located in the basement of the complex, but later it was converted into a shelter). At that time, there were constant explosions and planes circling around the area. Buildings were riddled with “Grad” fragments. The occupiers did manage to enter the territory of the “Ukrainian Village” complex. They looted the museum and threatened the security guard with a weapon.

Journalists are invited to learn more about the way people were staying alive and how the complex was rebuilt after the russian invasion.

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• russian crimes
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On April 13, a “Classrooms of Safety” will be opened in one of the educational institutions of Bila Tserkva with the participation of employees of the State Emergency Service. Rescuers will teach children the rules of mine and fire safety, as well as tell them how to provide medical aid.

For reference: The government approved the opening of “Classrooms of Safety” throughout Ukraine last September. These classrooms are well-equipped to provide fire and mine safety training. Among other things, children are taught what to do in the event of an emergency and during air raid alerts. Specialists of the State Emergency Service and the National Police, medical workers, combatants and other experts are involved in the work of “Classrooms of Safety.”

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• Kyiv

Tetiana and her husband returned to their house in Moshchun in April 2022, and it had been destroyed as a result of fighting. They immediately started volunteering: interacting with foundations and other volunteers and asking for help (food, clothes). They supported the villagers and garden associations in every way possible, including setting up a humanitarian center in the local club. Today, the woman holds art therapy classes with local children.

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• occupation
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A modular kindergarten now opened in Zahaltsi village in the Kyiv region. It can accommodate 55 children at a time. The facility is fully equipped with the necessary furniture, appliances, kitchen, and generator. The modular kindergarten was installed with the assistance of the Hungarian Ecumenical Charity Relief Service Ukraine. 

“About 30 children are already attending the kindergarten, and there are also classes for 1st and 2nd graders. The modular kindergarten is a temporary solution to ensure a continuous educational process, having its next step a comprehensive reconstruction of educational institutions,” the Ministry of Education and Science reports.

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• occupation
• Kyiv

This week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, as well as on weekends), volunteers of the “Brave to Rebuild” project will be clearing the rubble of buildings destroyed as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion. They will work in Kyiv region, particularly, Irpin, Hostomel and Horenka.

In addition, on Thursday and Sunday, volunteers will repair used bicycles that came from Amsterdam. Later, the repaired bicycles will be handed over to people in de-occupied settlements.

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• reconstruction
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• Kyiv

On April 5, a charity event will start in Bucha. All visitors will be treated to real Ukrainian borscht and a hot pizza from the oven. This rally is organized by Help.NGO in partnership with Pizza for Ukraine organization and American chef Noah Sims.

Food will be cooked in public. Visitors will also be treated to hot tea and coffee. The organizers are making 1,000-1,500 helpings, so that there will be enough for everyone.

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• volunteers
• Kyiv

Ukrposhta invites journalists to the opening of the exhibition of foreign postage stamps “In Solidarity with Ukraine,” which were issued by 15 countries as a sign of support and solidarity with Ukraine and its people throughout 2022.

The participants in the event will include Ihor Smilyanskyi, CEO of Ukrposhta and Oleksandr Bankov, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives of diplomatic corps, as well as heads of Lithuanian and Latvian post offices will also be present at the opening of the exhibition.

Date: April 05, 2023 (Kyiv). Registration is required.

• culture
• Kyiv

NEST mobile houses project by Serhiy Prytula Charitable Foundation provides modular houses in Kyiv region to families who lost their homes as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion. For people, this is an opportunity to get temporary but comfortable housing on their own land, while the family rebuilds the destroyed house. The project has already provided 16 families with temporary homes. Additional funds for the modules that will house 22 families have already been put to use, and the modules are currently being manufactured. Works to put up new houses will begin on April 10. Project organizers can help find people for stories — those who already live in modular houses, or people who are still waiting for such accommodation.

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• reconstruction
• Kyiv

On April 4, “Dobrobat” volunteers will work in Irpin, Kyiv region. They will clear the rubble of buildings destroyed as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion.

For reference: “Dobrobat” is a volunteer building division that helps the victims of war to rebuild housing and social infrastructure facilities in the de-occupied territories.

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• volunteers
• Kyiv

To mark the anniversary of the de-occupation of Hostomel, a series of events will be held in the village. In particular, on April 1, people are invited to a commemorative meeting “Hostomel — the defensive gate of the capital” (Venue: the Cultural and Recreational Center). In addition, the Orchestra of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in Kyiv region will perform in the village (“Shchaslyvyi” (Happy) Park).

For reference: on April 1, 2022, Hostomel village was liberated from the russian occupiers.

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• russian crimes
• Kyiv