Child Protection Ukraine Project #67332

Restoring a Safe Space for Ukrainian Youth

by Legal Development Network

Project Report | Nov 24, 2025
Repairing the facade of the youth center

By Legal Development Network | Project Leader

Dear friends and supporters,

We are extremely happy to share some exciting news about our project. The first and most significant step has been completed, and the restoration of the exterior of the youth center has officially begun. This is a major milestone for our community and a strong sign that positive change is taking shape.

We want to emphasize that none of this would have been possible without your support. Your generosity, trust, and willingness to stand with us made this progress real. What once seemed like a distant goal has become a visible transformation, and it inspires everyone involved. You turned hope into action, and the community feels this deeply.

We are fortunate that this year we received donations in a timely manner, which allows us to proceed with the restoration work without delay. Thanks to your support, we have enough resources to carry out these activities well before winter, ensuring the building will be safe, warm, and welcoming for the youth and the community.

The work already underway includes repairing damaged sections of the facade, preparing the surfaces for painting, and reinforcing key areas to protect against the weather. Seeing the progress firsthand is incredibly inspiring, and we are enthusiastic about the next steps in completing the project.

The restoration process is still ongoing, and we continue to raise funds to finalize all necessary work. Although there is more to do, we are truly encouraged by the progress so far. The most important and complex steps have already been taken, and this gives us confidence that the final goal is within reach.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support is making a lasting difference for the youth and the entire community, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon.

With gratitude,

Legal Development Network team

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Sep 15, 2025
From Vision to Action

By Kateryna Zlatina | Fundraising Coordinator

In 2023, with the support of several volunteer organizations, residents of Novohryhorivka renovated one of the few surviving buildings in the village and opened a youth center there. Today, the space operates on a daily basis and serves more than 100 local children, offering them opportunities to socialize through cultural and creative activities.

However, due to limited resources, the exterior of the building was left unrepaired and still bears visible traces of shelling. In addition, the basic furniture provided, such as chairs and tables that are over 20 years old, has become unsuitable for further use.

Over the past two months, we have made significant progress in fundraising for the restoration process, collecting more than 2,000 USD. This allows us to begin the initial stage of renovation. Importantly, our approach goes beyond simply raising funds: we actively engage local community members in the restoration work. Under the supervision of the Legal Development Network, a local working group was created, bringing together residents of Novohryhorivka from across generations, ranging from youth under 20 to community elders around 60 years old.

Together, this group has developed a three-phase restoration plan. We have already initiated the first stage of work. Since the weather still permits outdoor construction, our priority is to complete the exterior repairs. Procurement of materials for this stage has begun, and we will continue to keep you updated on each step of progress.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all donors and supporters who have made this stage possible. Your contributions not only provide the resources for physical restoration but also inspire the local community to actively take part in rebuilding a safe and welcoming space for the youth of Novohryhorivka.

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Apr 7, 2025
Community Revival Through Youth in Novohryhorivka

By Halyna Kolesnyk | Head of the Communication Cluster

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