By Olena Litviniuk | Grant Writer
UA Brokers Without Borders continues to implement a project to create safe shelters at two educational institutions in Mykolaiv: Kindergarten No. 148 and Lyceum No. 28. During this reporting period, we have made significant progress at both institutions, including an important milestone: children are already using the newly renovated shelter at the kindergarten.
Kindergarten No. 148 — The Shelter Is Now Open!
We have completed the renovation of the shelter at Kindergarten No. 148. The work included interior finishing, renovation of sanitary facilities, and installation of lighting and ventilation systems.
Most importantly, the shelter has officially been put into use and has been welcoming children for the past week.
Although the renovation is complete, we are still working on furnishing and equipping the space with new furniture, rest areas, toys, educational materials, and other essential items.
Unfortunately, the challenging security and logistical situation in Ukraine has caused delays in sourcing and delivering some of the necessary furniture and equipment.
However, we did not want these delays to prevent children from using the new shelter. With the support of the Mykolaiv City Department of Education and the kindergarten administration, the space has been temporarily furnished using existing furniture from the kindergarten's classrooms.
This practical solution is especially important given the frequent air raid alerts in Mykolaiv. Children now spend a significant part of their day in the shelter, sometimes even more time than in their regular classrooms.
The kindergarten director has already shared very positive feedback about the new space and the difference it is making for children and staff.
Meanwhile, we continue working to provide the shelter with permanent furniture and the remaining equipment to make it more comfortable and suitable for children's daily activities.
Lyceum No. 28 — Renovation Works Underway
In parallel, we are working to create an additional shelter at Mykolaiv Lyceum No. 28. The school has 775 students, including 242 primary school children.
The existing shelter cannot accommodate all students at once, making additional protected space essential for ensuring safe in-person learning.
During the previous reporting period, we secured the necessary funding and completed the tender process to select a contractor. Renovation works began in September 2026, and we aim to complete them by the end of the year.
Once the renovation is complete, the next step will be to furnish and equip the shelter with everything children need.
We are grateful to the GlobalGiving community and everyone who continues to support this project. Seeing children already using the newly renovated shelter is an important reminder of why this work matters. With your support, we can continue creating safe spaces where more children in Mykolaiv can learn, play, and spend their school days protected during air raid alerts.
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