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Critical Water Supply and Sanitation Needs Identified by the SSA Team
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.
28.02.2025

Monthly Meeting of the Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Cluster Partners Held in Zaporizhzhia
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.
18.02.2025

PDC in Novomykolaivska Community: One Month of Work.
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!
27.01.2025

Meeting took place in Zaporizhzhia with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher
In January 2025, an important meeting took place in Zaporizhzhia with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher (@tomfletcher1874). The event was also attended by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matias Schmale; the Head of OCHA Ukraine, Andrea De Domenico; the Head of OCHA’s Eastern Office in Dnipro, Alhadi Albaridi, and other UN representatives.
Victoria Kovalenko represented the Coordination Humanitarian Centre (CHC) at the meeting and highlighted several key aspects, including:
• The importance of a transparent and accountable localization strategy with clear indicators and measurable outcomes, which is urgently needed.
• ABA, ABC, and Simplify Capacity Assessment UHF initiatives.
• Best practices in FSL with regional clusters, as a key step toward involving local organizations in coordination, planning, and funding distribution.
• The Duty of Care concept as a systematic approach to supporting humanitarian organizations, integrating both security measures and psychological support for staff.
She also emphasized the critical need for stable funding for humanitarian organizations in the region, the number of volunteers engaged, and the challenges that remain unaddressed—posing risks to their safety. The work of OSNA and UHF was specifically acknowledged for their contributions to tangible actions.


Additionally, discussions covered support for people with limited mobility, the provision of social services, and evacuation from temporarily occupied territories, including advocacy for humanitarian corridors.
12.01.2025

BRIDGE Forum: Building Resilience, Institutional Development & Growth Empowerment
The BRIDGE Forum has become a pivotal platform for discussing challenges and seeking solutions in humanitarian response, community development, and strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs). Its aim is to create a unified information space, uniting efforts and resources to enhance the ability of local communities to overcome contemporary challenges and develop in crisis conditions.


The Forum focused on assessing the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and exploring ways to address crisis challenges at the regional level.


Experts discussed pressing issues facing communities and mechanisms for overcoming them:


Representatives of the UN, Swiss and Dutch embassies, as well as regional administrations of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions, examined the challenges faced by communities and approaches to addressing them. Speakers expressed their vision for the future of humanitarian processes and emphasized the need for deeper coordination among all stakeholders.


A new platform, BRIDGE, was also presented. BRIDGE is a comprehensive ecosystem that unites information and analytical tools, organizational profiles, grant opportunities, and a secure communication platform, aimed at supporting coordination, planning, and cooperation between CSOs and international partners.


This day became a platform for open dialogue, exchange of experiences, and building new partnerships.


The second day was dedicated to tools and strategies for strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations.


Participants discussed:


 • Financial sustainability: How to find new sources of funding and maintain financial independence.


 • Partnerships: How to effectively communicate with donors and international organizations, finding new opportunities for cooperation.


 • Identity and mission: Forming a clear positioning of CSOs in the market to increase their recognition and trust.


 • Innovation: Using modern technologies to optimize work and increase the effectiveness of initiatives.


Participants emphasized that strategic planning, coordination between CSOs from different regions, and the pooling of resources are the foundation for the sustainable development of the sector.


25.11.2024