Countries: Ukraine, Germany Source: UN Development Programme Please refer to the attached file. 100 children and 35 staff members of kindergarten to benefit from safer, warmer, and more resilient preschool facilities now damage caused by war has been repairedKremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, 12 June 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, with financial support from the Government of Germany, has completed the renovation of preschool education institution No. 60 in Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast. This effort is part of a broader initiative to rebuild damaged educational infrastructure across Ukraine – the “Repair of Schools in War-Affected Areas” project.Preschool No. 60, attended by 100 children and staffed by 35 educators and support personnel, was damaged in the war. The building had broken windows, damaged ceilings, and its unused basement space was not suitable for use as a protective shelter.Thanks to the German-funded project, the kindergarten has undergone significant repairs and modernization according to the build back better principle. All windows were replaced with new energy-efficient ones, contributing to improved insulation and reduced energy costs. The damaged ceilings inside the facility were also repaired, ensuring safety and comfort. Importantly, the entire basement area was refurbished through repairs, preparing it for potential use as a shelter during air raid alerts.These renovations will ensure that the children can continue their education in safer and more comfortable conditions – even during emergencies.Jaco Cilliers, UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine, noted the long-term value of educational recovery. “Schools and kindergartens nurture the next generation of thinkers, workers, and leaders,” Cilliers said. “Rebuilding them is key to ensuring both immediate stability and future prosperity of Ukraine. Every restored educational facility strengthens the social fabric, supports local economies, and encourages displaced families to return and rebuild their lives.”Background:According to the latest Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4), over 3,400 educational institutions have sustained damage, limiting safe access to learning for millions of children.UNDP in Ukraine, together with its development partners, is systematically working to restore war-affected educational infrastructure. In particular, with support from the Government of Germany as part of the “Repair of Schools in War-Affected Areas” project, UNDP will renovate 12 schools and kindergartens in Kirovohrad, Lviv, Poltava, Khmelnytskyi and Cherkasy oblasts. The initiative also includes furnishing them with new chairs, bookcases, desks, and blackboards.Media enquiries:Yuliia Samus, UNDP Ukraine Head of Communications; e-mail: yuliia.samus@undp.org