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Dozens of volunteers, including members of the Los Solomas community, are currently working in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, where a kindergarten and nearby houses were damaged by the missile hit on July 8.

Volunteers are engaged in tasks such as clearing construction debris and covering shattered windows with plastic.

Journalists are welcome to report on the volunteers’ efforts.

For reference: On July 8, russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, damaging 129 buildings in the city. The attack resulted in 34 fatalities. As of the morning of July 10, 38 people injured in the attack remain hospitalized, with 6 in serious condition.

• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• volunteers
• Kyiv

Jennifer is a German citizen. She first learned about Dobrobat in the summer of 2023. Working on the delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine was not enough for her, so she also started restoring Ukrainian houses ruined by the occupiers.

During her first volunteer trip in June 2023, Jennifer worked in Kharkiv. After that she came to Kyiv and fell in love with this city. Since then, she has been constantly involved in Dobrobat’s work in Kyiv region. Mostly, this involves cleaning up construction rubble and debris, but Jennifer has a favorite job – repairing roofs.

The woman combines volunteering with work as a German language teacher in Kyiv. She supports Ukrainians in learning German in every possible way.

Tomorrow (July 2), Jennifer, together with other Dobrobat volunteers, will work in Horenka, Kyiv region. The roof of a house belonging to a large family was completely burnt out as a result of the russian attacks in the spring of 2022.

For reference: Dobrobat is a volunteer building division that helps those affected to urgently rebuild their houses and social infrastructure facilities in the de-occupied territories.

• casualties
• occupation
• reconstruction
• volunteers
• Kyiv

On July 11, Ukraine’s first residential house built using 3D construction technology will be handed over to the family of the fallen hero (the Berezov family) in Kyiv region. The house with an area of ​​130 m² was printed within 58 hours using a 3D printer of 3D UTU company.

On March 6, 2022, during the occupation of Irpin, the Berezov family lost their home due to the russian aggression. And on November 6, 2022, the father of the family, Yaroslav, died in the battles for Bakhmut. This house will be a symbol of a new beginning for them as well as serve as the memory of their hero.

The special feature of this house is a dual-purpose room with an increased level of security, in which the Berezov family will be able to wait out air alarms.

Participants:

• Oleksandr Markushyn, Mayor of Irpin
• Inna Furman, Head of the Hold the Nation Charity Fund, Head of the United to Help project, CEO of 3D UTU
• Nataliia Berezova, wife of a fallen soldier
• Alina and Anna Berezova, daughters of the fallen soldier

The event requires accreditation.

For reference: The house for the Berezovs was built as part of the United to Help project. This is an initiative of the Hold the Nation Charity Fund, implemented with the support of the Irpin City Council and over 70 partners.

• casualties
• dead
• occupation
• reconstruction
• Kyiv

Veteran of the Joint Forces Operation, Andrii Nesmachnyi, has resumed a production facility destroyed by russian forces. A few years ago, Nesmachnyi came up with the idea to set up a workshop where servicemen on leave or recovering from injuries could work. The BatArt workshop, located in the Kyiv region, successfully produced craft glassware and donated proceeds to support wounded combatants in eastern Ukraine. This was until the workshop was destroyed following the full-scale invasion by russia. Afterward, Andrii took up arms again to defend Ukraine.

Recently, Nesmachnyi has renewed production. During breaks in military personnel rotations, he and his fellow soldiers craft glasses, shot glasses, knives, and various souvenirs. Among other materials, they use bullet casings for manufacturing. Starting in July, they plan to expand their production to include ceramics. The money earned in the workshop is used to provide units with drones, night vision devices, and vehicle repairs.

• military
• reconstruction
• Kyiv

On June 29-30, volunteers of the Brave to Rebuild project will organize community cleanup events in Irpin and Hostomel, Kyiv region. They will clear the rubble of buildings that were damaged as a result of russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine.

Journalists have the opportunity to cover the volunteer community cleanups.

For reference: on April 2, 2022, Kyiv region was completely freed from the russian occupation.

• reconstruction
• volunteers
• Kyiv

Inspired by Nordic Therapy Gardens, this environment will debut in Kyiv with the participation of the Embassy of Denmark.

Over the past 10 weeks, a collaborative effort between Danish and Ukrainian designers—Coolville Design Lab and L Design Landscape Architecture—has brought the Nordic Therapy Garden to life.

This garden aims to alleviate stress and help individuals overcome mental trauma. By harnessing the power of nature and Scandinavian principles of sustainable design, the garden is specifically designed to facilitate interaction with nature’s healing elements for those affected by the russian invasion.

The initiative is led by renowned Danish urbanist, writer, and TV presenter Mikael Colville-Andersen.

• psychological support
• reconstruction
• Kyiv

Media professionals are cordially invited to a press tour on June 28 to witness the unveiling of the newly restored library in the once-occupied village of Rudnytske, nestled in Kyiv region. In 2022, the village fell victim to russian military aggression, resulting in the destruction of its school, infrastructure, and numerous private residences.

Among the casualties was the local club, which housed the village library. Thanks to generous benefactors, the club has been transformed into a vibrant creative hub for Rudnytske’s youth. The latest endeavor in this revitalization effort is the restoration of the library, featuring complete refurbishment of its premises—walls, ceilings, and floors—alongside the acquisition of new furniture and a selection of books.

The library’s grand reopening will feature a presentation of “Piddubnyi: Victories and Unforgiven Love for Ukraine” by author Serhii Smahlicuk. Additionally, the philanthropists behind the restoration project will host 3-5 summer events for locals, including book presentations, literary readings, and poetry evenings.

During the press tour, a press conference will be convened with Natalia Vasylenko, head of the branch library, Oleksandr Pakholiuk, director of the MHP-Gromadi Foundation, and Iryna Borzak, village head, in attendance. Attendees will have the opportunity to be among the inaugural visitors and receive Rudnytske library cards.

Complimentary shuttle services will be provided. Journalists must secure accreditation for the event, with registration open until 12:00 on June 27.

• occupation
• reconstruction
• Kyiv

The Sercevir Veterans’ Space has been operating remotely for over a year without a physical location. This April, the founders and participants, including military personnel, veterans, and their families, began renovating a former women’s clinic. Once completed, “Sercevir” will offer its services in-person. Currently, dismantling work is in progress. Injured soldiers, some using prostheses, are personally contributing to the renovation efforts to expedite the opening. Plans include a modern, inclusive gym, an entire floor dedicated to psychological counseling and support, legal assistance, and a children’s playroom for families to use while attending the gym or training sessions.

• casualties
• military
• psychological support
• reconstruction
• Chernihiv

On June 14, Irpin will host a presentation on the start of the new stage of construction of the expansion to the Irpin Central City Hospital.

Speakers:

• Viktor Liashko, Health Minister and representatives of the Ministry;
• Representatives of the World Bank;
• Oleksandr Markushyn, Irpin Mayor, representatives of the Irpin City Council;
• Anton Dovhopol, Director of the Irpin Central City Hospital non-profit municipal enterprise;
• Doctors, hospital staff and locals.

At the end of the event, there will be a tour of the medical center and the construction site.

For reference: The Ministry of Health of Ukraine is implementing the project Health Enhancement And Lifesaving (HEAL) Ukraine project.

• reconstruction
• Kyiv

On June 14, a capsule laying ceremony will be held to commemorate the start of the construction project for the new building of the Kyiv Regional Mental Health Center in Vorzel. The new 5,500 m² building will be constructed out of modular structures from the USA and will include a rehabilitation space connected by a corridor to the main building. The American side will pay for all the expenses. The local community has dealt with the land plot, service lines and landscaping. The construction is to be completed in November 2024.

The ceremony will also include the handover of 50 ambulances collected by volunteers from all over Europe. They will be provided for the needs of different communities of Ukraine.

Participants:

• Viktor Liashko, Minister of Health of Ukraine,
• Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration,
• Yaroslav Dobrianskyi, Chairman of the Kyiv Regional Council,
• Anatolii Fedoruk, Mayor of Bucha,
• Tetiana Ponomarenko, Director of the Kyiv Regional Center for Mental Health,
• Brock D. Bierman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ukraine Focus,
• Brent Yessin, General Counsel at AMC Healthcare,
• Kathy Sheehan, Mayor of Albany (USA).

For reference: the Kyiv Regional Mental Health Center was captured by the occupiers at the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The russian military settled in the facility and stole valuable equipment from there. The center itself was badly damaged. The restoration of the medical facility began after the de-occupation.

• reconstruction
• Kyiv