OpenDoorUkraine.NL, Hempire UA and Rawblox Launch Programme to Construct 450 Innovative Bio-Based Homes in Ukraine
On 8 April, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine hosted a presentation of a new biological building by environmental architect Oleksandr Kucheravy. This forward-thinking design rethinks post-war rural housing in Ukraine through the lens of sustainability, resilience and local innovation. The concept promotes the creation of environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and affordable […]
Recently, the OpenDoorUkraine.nl team took part in a working visit to Lithuania organised by the Global Initiative in Psychiatry (FGIP)
The purpose of the trip was to establish practical cooperation in the framework of the establishment of the Veterans Mental Health and Care Excellence Centre (VMHCE) in Ukraine, which is being implemented in partnership with FGIP and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the […]
The school in Trostyanets hromada has finally opened its doors to children!
Today is a special day – children are back at their desks in one of the schools in the Trostyanets community. This became possible thanks to the combined efforts of international partners, local authorities and caring people. Last year, the OpenDoorUkraine.nl team, together with the Dobrobat charity foundation, worked to restore the school: the roof […]
Establishment of the Centre for Mental Health of Veterans and Their Families (VMHCE) together with the charity foundation Brave to Rebuild”
The creation of the Veteran Mental Health Centre of Excellence (VMHCE) continues, and we are pleased to announce that another charity foundation — Brave to Rebuild — has joined this important project with its dedicated volunteers. Their team has already started working on dismantling the flooring and walls, helping to prepare the space for the […]
Together for Kherson: joint assistance from OpenDoorUkraine.NL and Stichting Hulpacties
OpenDoorUkraine.NL, together with Stichting Hulpacties, provided emergency funding of €40,000 to save the I Am Kherson programme, which was under threat of termination due to the loss of funding from USAID. Today, we are pleased to announce that all necessary procurement has been completed and assistance is already reaching those who need it most. People […]
Dobrobat volunteers help to prepare a mental health centre for veterans
Preparatory work is underway at the future Veteran Mental Healthcare of Excellence (VMHCE). An extremely important stage is the demolition works at the premises, which is being carried out by Dobrobat volunteers. Their work is invaluable and shows the great power of community spirit and true resilience of Ukraine’s society. We sincerely thank each and […]
Eco-reconstruction in action: OpenDoorUkraine.NL partners meet in the VMHCE space
OpenDoorUkraine.NL continues to work on creating a physical space for the Veteran Mental Healthcare of Excellence (VMHCE). As part of this project, demolition works are underway with the support of Dobrobat volunteers, who play a crucial role in preparing the space for further restoration. During the meeting with partners from ReThink, we discussed the implementation […]
OpenDoorUkraine.NL, together with another humanitarian organization from the Netherlands “Stichting Hulpacties, are providing emergency funding of 40,000 Euros to support the “I am Kherson”
OpenDoorUkraine.NL, together with another humanitarian organization from the Netherlands “Stichting Hulpacties, are providing emergency funding of 40,000 Euros to support the “I am Kherson” programme, which helps vulnerable groups in Kherson region who are in extremely difficult conditions due to daily attacks. Previously, the “I аm Kherson” programme was funded by USAID, but due to […]
The OpenDoorUkraine.nl team attended the Ukrainian Investment Congress – INVEST IN UKRAINE
The OpenDoorUkraine.nl team attended the Ukrainian Investment Congress – INVEST IN UKRAINE to discuss the prospects for the recovery of Ukraine and to find new sustainable solutions for sustainable construction. It is important for us to attract investment in the reconstruction of housing and infrastructure using innovative, environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technologies. The Congress was […]
Announcing a new Program of Bio-Based Homes for Ukraine at Scale
Despite a recent barrage of worrying news, we press on with scaling positive solutions on the ground. Announcing a new Program of Bio-Based Homes for Ukraine at Scale We are pleased to announce that our consortium Rawblox, Hempire UA and OpenDoorUkraine.NL has been awarded a €4 million grant from Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner […]