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Friends, we are pleased to announce the launch of a large-scale project by the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund (UHF)
It will take place on the territory of the Chkalovska community from April 1 to September 30. Until September 2022, this territory was partially occupied, it suffered significant damage and serious destruction.
The project is implemented in two main directions: FSL (Food security livelihood) and Wash (Water, sanitation, and hygiene).
Let me tell you about each in detail.
FSL aims to strengthen the agricultural capacity of the region.
How does it work?
The Relief Coordination Centre conducts a survey, which is necessary to determine the degree of damage caused to each household. At the same time, vulnerable categories are singled out: pensioners, children, low-income families, people with disabilities, IDPs, and those who sheltered them. Based on the results of this work, 40 households will be selected.
The next step is training. At the end of May, representatives of the selected families will undergo a three-day training in Kharkiv. The purpose of the training is to determine the directions in which each of the families would like to work. For example, crop production, livestock production, etc. After the training, each household will receive financial assistance. These funds can be spent on the purchase of seeds, fertilizers, agricultural machinery, reconstruction, or construction of farm buildings. The Relief Coordination Centre specialists will check the compliance of the actual costs with the planned ones.
Wash deals with water supply, drainage, and hygiene. We are talking about restoring existing wells, and drilling wells, both for economic needs and as sources of drinking water. Water is a primary need. Therefore, we would like to thank the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund for supporting this important direction.
06.05.2024

Grant competition for communities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions
Many of us dream of the opportunity to start our own projects and initiatives that will allow us to improve our community's lives. However, the path to implementing such ideas usually becomes difficult due to financial constraints. Grants are a tool that can become our faithful partner in making dreams come true. 


We are glad to announce that the Relief Coordination Centre together with JERU is launching a grant competition for communities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. 10 grants of €2,000 are waiting for those who are ready to start important projects aimed at solving urgent problems.


The program clearly defines 3 priority directions: 
SHELTER is repair and restoration of residential buildings, bomb shelters, electricity, etc.;
WASH is an improvement of water supply and drainage systems, cleaning of water intakes;
URGENT: urgent needs requiring immediate intervention.
The Relief Coordination Centre team has already visited numerous settlements, where the presentation of this competition took place, and answered the questions of all those interested in the implementation of the projects. 
We invite you to take part in the competition, highlight the problems of your communities, and be active and responsible citizens of our country!
18.04.2024

Relief Coordination Centre representatives took part in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) conference
Representatives of local and international charity sectors discussed security issues in the region and algorithms of responses to destructions.


The Head of the Relief Coordination Centre, Yevhen Koliada introduced the attendees to the initiative from the local charity sector, called the «Rapid Response Group», and described in detail the results of its work in Kharkiv and Kharkiv oblast.


During the meeting, a number of issues and urgent needs of the local charity sector were discussed.


The Humanitarian Coordination Centre is constantly working to cover volunteers’ requests to highlight and advocate their activities.
09.02.2024

The Relief Coordination Centre has started and has been implementing the project “Rapid Response Group” since January 1, 2024
43 local charity and non-governmental organizations´ representatives became a part of the Project.
Launching the coordination platform between the civil society organizations in the emergency response area in the region caused by the armed aggression of the russian federation.
The “Rapid Response Group” is a regional level project and now it has been operated only on the territory of Kharkiv City. At the nearest time, it is planned to broaden the project in all the de-occupied Kharkiv hromadas.
At the moment, the charity sector representatives have created the internal structure using coordinating mechanisms by uniting according to the response emergency directions.
These mechanisms are:
• work to eliminate the consequences of shelling, such as conservation of buildings, their renovation or deconstruction;
• psychological and psychosociological assistance to the civil society;
• provide volunteers and public services representatives who are involved in eliminating the consequences of the emergencies caused by military actions.
We would like to highlight that all the response activities are done in strict coordination with the heads of the city and regional authorities, as well as with representatives of utilities and the State Emergency Service.
In the meantime, 8 facilities damaged by shelling have been conserved, about 1,500 windows have been sealed, and about 300 people have received psychosocial and first aid assistance.
This project proves that the joint activities of the volunteer community are necessary and they are fruitful.
03.01.2024

The Relief Coordination Centre organized a panel discussion on the topic of demining activities in Kharkiv Oblast.
The representatives of the Department of Civil Protection Kharkiv Regional State Administration, local entrepreneurs on demining issues and the group on demining activities regarding the United Nations Development Program led by the Project Manager Paul Heslop (Great Britain) were invited to the event. 
The proposals for the establishment of the Coordination Demining Centre in Kharkiv oblast were discussed during the meeting, also its conception and strategic perspective were being suggested. 
The local entrepreneurs introduced their best practices for goods and services which can accelerate the demining process in Kharkiv oblast.
The meeting highlighted the top priorities for coordination of demining efforts between governmental and non-governmental demining operators for the next year.
We appreciate everyone for their fruitful work!
12.12.2023