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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

In the South of the country, particularly in Mykolaiv and Kherson regions, volunteers of “Let’s do it Ukraine” movement are currently working on drying and disinfecting premises damaged due to the explosion of the Kakhovka HPP dam. Journalists are welcome to cover the work of volunteers and communicate with local residents.

Under the auspices of the AWO International and with the financial support of Aktion Deutschland Hilft the All-Ukrainian youth movement “Let’s do it Ukraine is implementing the project aimed at eliminating the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion “Overcoming the consequences of the flood in Mykolaiv and Kherson regions, helping households and social infrastructure objects: cleaning, disinfection, restoration works, preparation for winter.”

A total of 192 households will be gradually restored as a part of the project. Organizers, volunteers and specialized companies will help people dry the premises, carry out disinfection and pest control measures. In addition, some of the participants will even receive resources for carrying out basic works on liquidating flood consequences, and special equipment will be provided free of charge to speed up repairs.

For reference: one of the largest man-made disasters in Europe occurred on June 6, 2023, as the russians blew up the Kakhovka HPP dam. 600 km2 of territory was flooded, 30 settlements came under water in Kherson region, and 31 more in Mykolaiv region.

A huge wave of water from the Kakhovka Reservoir washed away everything in its path – garbage dumps, sewers, cemeteries, animal corpses, dangerous chemicals, etc. This contaminated water stayed in the houses for several days. In order to live in these premises, they must first be properly dried and disinfected.

• casualties
• ecology
• reconstruction
• russian crimes
• volunteers
• Kherson
• Mykolaiv

“Ukrainian Puzzles” is a social enterprise born from the idea of creating puzzles depicting objects destroyed or damaged in the war, such as the Chernihiv Youth Library, the An-225 Mriya, the Mariupol Drama Theater, and Karazin University. Symbolically piecing these puzzles together contributes to the real-life reconstruction efforts, as the net profits from Ukrainian Puzzles are allocated to restore these destroyed cultural monuments.

Founded in April 2022 by Vita Vorobchuk and Yaryna Zhurba, the company operates under the slogan “A puzzle to rebuild Ukraine.” The founders believe these puzzles offer a unique way for people worldwide to participate in Ukraine’s restoration. Additionally, the initiative aims to showcase Ukrainian culture and highlight the devastation inflicted by Russia on Ukraine’s cultural heritage.

Among the best-selling puzzles is the An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest airplane. Even President Volodymyr Zelenskyy owns one. Beyond the initial collection focused on destroyed landmarks, new series are in development, including Ukrainian Art, Discover Ukraine, and Glory to Ukraine.

Journalists interested in the initiative can arrange interviews with the founders in Lutsk, Lviv, Kyiv, or via online communication.

• culture
• reconstruction
• Kyiv
• Lutsk
• Lviv

The second Ukrainian Construction Congress will take place in Kyiv on May 15 and 16. The Congress will focus on rebuilding Ukraine with a special emphasis put on barrier-free and inclusive design.

As usual, the Congress will act as a platform for constructive dialogue, exchange of opinions and ideas between authorities, developers, architects, builders, manufacturers of building materials, the civil society and other industry participants.

Some of the major topics of the Congress will include:

• Strategies and challenges of Ukraine’s recovery: ways to economic and social development in 2024-2025;
• New approaches to construction in wartime. New safety standards and norms;
• Restoration of historical sites;
• Veteran-run enterprise as a guarantee of public safety;
• Barrier-free and inclusive: challenges of today;

For the first time, the Congress will feature the announcement of the winners and the ceremony for the independent construction award “BUILDER OF THE YEAR – 2024.” Prizes will be given to companies, industry specialists and projects in 15 nominations, such as “Construction,” “Architecture,” “Business in the Construction Industry.”

The event requires accreditation.

• reconstruction
• Kyiv

A youth center for displaced youth has opened in Zaporizhia. It was opened with the assistance of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine and financial support from the European Union. The center will serve as a foundation for establishing teams of young leaders. These teams will collaborate with local authorities to facilitate the engagement of young individuals in the recovery efforts of the Zaporizhia region. A separate milestone in the center’s work will be the involvement of young people in volunteer initiatives in the city and the organization of measures to improve public safety and social cohesion. In particular, educational events and seminars are planned to be held in the center.

• reconstruction
• Zaporizhzhia

Next week, a press event will be organized for media representatives to raise awareness of the operation of the temporary waste sorting site in Bucha, Kyiv region. This project is focused on the disposal of waste from destroyed objects that had piled up after the occupation of the Bucha community. (The volume of construction waste is 75,000 m3).

Almost all the equipment for the operation of the temporary waste sorting station was provided by UNDP Ukraine. Currently, there is a construction waste sorting machine, a crusher, a screener and a front-end loader. Later, the site will be equipped with additional equipment. The unique project will make it possible to grind and sort waste by type, and later use it for the needs of the community.

Journalists have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming press event.

For reference: Bucha, Kyiv region, was under enemy occupation for more than a month. On March 31, 2022, the city was liberated from the russian military.

• ecology
• occupation
• reconstruction
• Kyiv

The family of Maryna Shvets from Chernihiv region appealed to the volunteers of Dobrobat. After their house was destroyed in a russian shelling, the family was forced to live in a shed. After her house burned down, Maryna did not give up: she helped the Ukrainian military and her fellow villagers, baked bread and shared homemade products.

Currently, Dobrobat volunteers have started building a new two-story building with two entrances for Maryna’s family. Volunteers have already laid the foundation and the first AAC blocks. Dobrobat volunteers actively involve the local population in the construction process. According to their calculations, Maryna’s family will be able to move into a new home as soon as this summer.

For reference: “Dobrobat” is a volunteer building division that helps those in need to urgently restore housing and social infrastructure facilities in the de-occupied territories.

• casualties
• reconstruction
• volunteers
• Chernihiv