The first sites funded for renovations were selected from a list of 74 schools located in 12 cities in need of immediate renovation.
Germany allocates 5 million euros for the repair of Ukrainian schools damaged as a result of the fighting in Ukraine. Reported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine.
“The first facilities where repairs will be financed were selected from a list of 74 schools located in 12 cities in need of urgent repairs. The list was compiled by the Ministry of Education of Ukraine,” the message said.
The German government’s financial contribution will be distributed to 12 schools in Zaporozhye, Mykolaiv, Rivne, Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Thus, more than 3 thousand students will be able to return to a full educational process.
It is reported that the Eurocode 8 standard, applicable to the design and construction of structures and other construction work in seismic areas, will be applied for the repair. In addition, the use of hazardous building materials (asbestos, sealants containing persistent organic pollutants, etc.) will be prohibited, and the use of environmentally friendly tools and equipment will be encouraged. An important part of the initial design challenge and part of the selection requirements for the project team and developers is the architectural accessibility criteria.
“The UNDP team has already started site-by-building inspections and assessment of specific refurbishment needs. The fast-track procurement process will identify a group of companies to carry out the refurbishment, which will be carried out in full compliance with national law and Eurocode 8 standards, in line with Build Back Better principles.” rebuild better than it was)” – said UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine Jaco Silje, noting that establishments that received minor or partial damage will be repaired and modernized.
German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen said it is important to invest in Ukraine’s future.
“Eventually these children will live in this great country and rebuild it for the better. But they need schools to teach them and teachers to show them the way. We also need to make sure that the buildings of school is a safe place for training in terms of environmental standards,” he stressed.
It was previously reported that UNICEF has pledged aid for 1,000 pivotal schools in Ukraine.
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