Okhtyrka

A kindergarten in Okhtyrka was damaged in May 2022 as a result of Russian shelling. This kindergarten provided education to over 160 children, including children with disabilities. Greenpeace is working with the municipality to install a solar power plant.

Problem

Kindergarten in Okhtyrka was damaged in May 2022 by a Russian attack. The local resistance to Russian attacks was very strong, the city defended themselves for a long time, it was even honored by a status of a Hero City. However, as a result of the long fights, the number of damaged buildings in the municipality is very high.

This kindergarten is one of them. It provided education for over 160 children, including children with disabilities.

How to help?

The municipality has already done some basic repairs, but the building needs further reconstruction to be able to function as it used to. The municipality has completely replaced the roof, and we are now working to make the kindergarten energy independent.

About the building: Kindergarten “Kazka” (A Fairytale), 2153 square meters, 1.5 hectares. Over 160 children – 11 age groups (1.3-8 years old), including five groups of inclusive education for children with disabilities. 61 employees. Due to the lack of a roof, they are forced to study online, although children with special needs are required for special care.

How it was damaged: 05/17/2022, due to a rocket attack, debris and an explosive wave damaged the facade, roof and windows, the doors were knocked out. The Arche nova organization replaced 129 windows and 12 doors. Insulation of the facade and roof, and replacement of the roof is needed.

Now the Greenpeace team is working on installing a solar power plant in the kindergarten.