GER3's Ukraine team was happy to celebrate the opening of Kalynivka Kindergarten, "Veselka"! Check out the before and after pictures of our work!

Veselka is the only operable kindergarten in the Makariv community, which had over 3000 buildings destroyed in 2022 due to Russian hostilities. As a result, Veselka accepts 254 children rather than their standard capacity of 170. Veselka is located near a power station, a frequent target of Russian bombings; it is extremely important for the children to have safe and dignified conditions in which they can shelter during such attacks.

Children and staff had been sheltering in a storage building during air raids, however this building (originally used to store vegetables) was unequipped to serve as a bomb shelter.

GER3 repaired and strengthened the structure's walls, ceiling, stairs, plumbing, water supply, electricity, bathrooms, heating system, and two exits. GER3 also partnered with the local NGO Istok to provide furniture.

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