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EU repairs war-damaged homes in Ukraine
EU repairs war-damaged homes in Ukraine
Russian ground and air attacks have left a trail of destruction across Ukraine, damaging or destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. The sight of people sifting through rubble, once heart-wrenching, has tragically become part of daily life here. Many now go to bed, uncertain if their walls will still stand by morning. In this grim reality, some are luckier than others. Though their homes have miraculously survived the war, they bear visible scars – roofs pierced by shrapnel, walls marked with holes and cracks, and windows and doors reduced to mere outlines in the rubble. As the harsh Ukrainian winter
First EU-Funded Shelter Serving as an Underground School Opens in Odesa Region
First EU-Funded Shelter Serving as an Underground School Opens in Odesa Region
On 24 April 2025, the first newly built underground shelter under the “New Bomb Shelters for Ukrainian Schools” programme was officially opened in Molodizhne, Odesa region. The state-of-the-art facility will provide a safe learning environment for 700 students, allowing them to return to offline
The Story of veteran Platoon Sergeant Denys
The Story of veteran Platoon Sergeant Denys
Denys was only 21 years old when he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014, volunteering for the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO). “I don’t have any close relatives; I’m an orphan and only have my aunt,” Denys says. “She asked me, ‘Why are you getting involved in this? What good will it do you?’ But I was stubborn. My mind was made up – I was going.” Military service quickly drew Denys in. He felt he was doing something meaningful, finding his purpose within a strong team, with career prospects, while still having the opportunity to visit his family. In
How relocated NGOs empower displaced Ukrainians to rebuild host communities
How relocated NGOs empower displaced Ukrainians to rebuild host communities
Since 2014, Ukraine has faced waves of internal displacement caused by conflict and occupation. The crisis reached its peak in 2022, when nearly seven million Ukrainians fled eastern and southern regions for safer areas in central and western parts of the country. Often treated as temporary guests, internally displaced people (IDPs) continue to grapple with basic needs, such as housing and employment, but also with long-term issues – such as isolation and exclusion from local life. Despite their skills, knowledge and motivation, IDPs are frequently seen as recipients of aid rather than contributors to society. But this narrative is changing.
High-tech rehab services to face the pressure of war
High-tech rehab services to face the pressure of war
“My arm has recovered by about 90%, and my leg is still behind, but I am doing much better. When I arrived here, I couldn’t walk without a stroller. Now I can.” Ihor Popovic is a serviceman in the Ukrainian army. A few months ago, after suffering a stroke while on duty, he was first treated at a front-line infirmary, then transferred to a medical facility in Lutsk, and finally admitted to Volodymyr Hospital in northwestern Ukraine. Here, he began the long and demanding rehabilitation journey needed to regain control of his body. At the hospital, Ihor found not only specialised
Two and a half years later, a Ukrainian boy returns home
Two and a half years later, a Ukrainian boy returns home
The journey had been arduous. It took over three days for the disabled teenager to make it back to his family at the end of last year. “I’m going to Kyiv, I’m going to Kyiv,” Heorhiy Burskyi excitedly said, his words on repeat. He carried with him photographs of Kyiv’s Independence Square, printed by Ukrainian nurses at his request. But the time on the road paled in comparison to the two and a half years that Burskyi, affectionately known as Gosha, spent under Russian control after he was forcibly removed from his specialist boarding school in Ukraine, a transfer deemed
EU restores safe water supply for 100,000 Ukrainians affected by war - EU NEIGHBOURS east
EU restores safe water supply for 100,000 Ukrainians affected by war - EU NEIGHBOURS east
The sound of water flowing from a tap should be ordinary, not a luxury. Nevertheless, for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, something as ordinary as water in their own homes has become a reminder of a past without a war. The eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk and its residents are a vivid example of this. In the summer of 2024, Sloviansk faced a severe water crisis. Russia’s shelling destroyed the city’s infrastructure, leaving families without water for over three months. Residents relied on bottled water or long walks to wells, turning a basic necessity into a daily struggle. Thanks to
Explore EU support to Ukraine
Explore EU support to Ukraine
Based on the Commission’s opinion on the country’s application for EU membership, Ukraine was given a European perspective and granted candidate status on 23 June 2022 by unanimous agreement between the leaders of all 27 EU Member States...
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