In Ukraine, recovery efforts continue amid the ongoing war, with significant progress reported in education, healthcare, and employment sectors.

In the Kharkiv region frontline village of Bezruky, where the local school was damaged early in the conflict, more than 15,000 children have returned to classrooms. This milestone is attributed to a project led by the UN’s field agency for infrastructure and building projects (UNOPS) with funding from the European Union.

Teacher Yurii Tkalenko, who has 20 years of experience teaching in the Cherkasy region, joined a training program in 2025 based on the New Ukrainian School reform. He emphasized, “Learning never stops,” highlighting the curriculum’s focus on adapting education to children’s needs. This program is run by UNESCO, funded by the Global Partnership for Education, and supported by Ukraine’s education ministry.

The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Nanny School has trained 80 women to care for children aged zero to three, with nearly half securing employment soon after certification.

In Kryvyi Rih, a woman named Oksana now drives one of the city’s longest bus routes after training through UN Women’s She Drives project.

In Zaporizhzhia, hospital director Hanna Makarenkova has treated over 25,000 patients since the full-scale invasion began, including evacuees from Mariupol. She has provided care despite challenges such as bombardment and power blackouts.

These efforts reflect a multifaceted approach to rebuilding lives in Ukraine, supported by international organizations and local initiatives.

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