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EU-Backed Renovation of Ukrainian Preschool Restores Vital Services Amid War

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The "Berizka" preschool in the Ukrainian village of Ulaniv has reopened after a major upgrade supported by the European Union and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The [euro]420,000 renovation highlights the EU's commitment to restoring social infrastructure in Ukraine. The preschool serves over 110 children aged two to six, including many children from internally displaced families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EIB has supported Ukraine's economy since the Russian invasion, providing [euro]3 billion in financing, with [euro]2.3 billion already disbursed.
  • The EIB's Ukraine Recovery Programme has invested [euro]740 million across three recovery programmes to support Ukraine's recovery.
  • The renovation of the "Berizka" preschool is one of seven EIB-backed recovery projects in the Vinnytsia region, with a combined investment value of [euro]7.6 million.
  • The preschool has been upgraded with full thermal insulation, energy-efficient windows and doors, a new metal roof, renovated porches, and two ramps for easier entry for people with limited mobility.
  • The project was implemented in cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories, the Ministry of Finance, the Vinnytsia Oblast Military Administration, and the Ulaniv Village, with technical assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  • The European Commission has allocated [euro]50 billion for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction from 2024 to 2027.
  • The renovation of the preschool is a powerful example of how EU support, channelled through the EIB's recovery programmes, is making a tangible difference in Ukraine.

Statistics:

  • [euro]420,000: The cost of the renovation of the "Berizka" preschool.
  • 110: The number of children aged two to six served by the preschool, including many from internally displaced families.
  • [euro]3 billion: The total financing provided by the EIB to Ukraine's economy since the Russian invasion.
  • [euro]2.3 billion: The amount of financing already disbursed by the EIB.
  • [euro]740 million: The total investment provided by the EIB across the Ukraine Recovery Programme.
  • [euro]7.6 million: The combined investment value of the seven EIB-backed recovery projects in the Vinnytsia region.
  • [euro]50 billion: The European Union's allocation for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction from 2024 to 2027.

Sources:

  • European Investment Bank
  • European Union
  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • Ukrainian Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories
  • Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
  • Vinnytsia Oblast Military Administration
  • Ulaniv Village Council
  • European Commission

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