During monitoring visits, the SSA team identified critical needs in the water supply and sanitation sector within the community.

Currently, 53 settlements remain without centralized water supply, with only one having access to centralized water services. Moreover, the cost of one cubic meter of water has reached 509 UAH, making access to clean water an urgent issue for thousands of residents.

A Solution Through International Support

Thanks to the resources provided by the international organization MEDAIR, we now have the opportunity to significantly improve the situation.

A comprehensive resource package has been allocated to address these needs:

• Water storage tanks – ensuring a reserve supply and equitable distribution of water.

• Pumps – enabling the efficient transfer and delivery of water to consumers.

This is not just a technical solution—it is a lifeline for hundreds of families, granting them access to clean water and improving their quality of life.

On February 18, Zaporizhzhia hosted the monthly meeting of the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Cluster partners.

Victoria Kovalenko, FSL Coordinator, outlined the strategic goals for 2025. A representative from Dorcas shared insights into the organization’s experience in implementing retraining and agricultural support projects, including the provision of greenhouse materials.

The head of the NGO "Council of Women Farmers" presented training and support programs for rural households, as well as the UASP project, implemented in cooperation with Mercy Corps.

A representative from the "Unity and Strength" Foundation introduced the "Happy Hour" project, which aims to improve the psycho-emotional well-being of children with disabilities and their parents.

Additionally, the Relief Coordination Centre presented the BRIDGE ecosystem, which facilitates partnerships between international and local organizations.

We extend our gratitude to all partners for their active participation and to Unbreakable Hub for providing a safe venue for the meeting. Together, we create effective solutions to support people in challenging times.

Only a month has passed, and the Public Development Center (PDC) in the Novomykolaivka community has already become a hub of activities and new opportunities.

In this short period, 15 events have been held, including training sessions, workshops, children’s celebrations, and community meetings.

Special attention last month was given to events for children. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Inclusive Resource Center (IRC) and the Voices of Children Charitable Foundation, a girls’ camp, an entertainment show, and workshops on painting, plasticine art, and Christmas decoration making were organized.

The PDC has already become a key element in the community’s development, bringing together active residents and creating a platform for experience sharing. Future plans include leadership development training, crisis management courses, and IT workshops, as well as support for initiatives aimed at strengthening the community.

As Serhii Hubatenko, a representative of the local government, noted: “The opening of the PDC marks a new stage in the development of our community.”

The project is implemented with the support and funding of ACTED Ukraine. We are grateful to our partners for their contribution to rebuilding the Zaporizhzhia region!