Reconstruction of the roof of a residential building in Irpin.
The Irpin-2 OSBB Pushkinskiy Kvartal Phase One project represents a crucial effort to rebuild and rehabilitate a residential building that was extensively destroyed during the first weeks of the conflict. This building, consisting of 50 apartments and housing for approximately 200 residents, was completely destroyed by Russian artillery fire, both the top floor and the roof. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the OSBB (Housing Co-Ownership Association) initiated crowdfunding activities, raising 25,000 euros to start recovery efforts and acquire essential building materials. If no action had been taken before winter, it would almost certainly have led to capital destruction.
Status:
Completed (September 2022 – January 2023)
Financial information:
- ODU Contribution: EURO 55,000 (Own crowdfunding and Vastenactie Foundation)
- Estimated OSBB contribution: EURO 25,000
- Contribution from local authorities (mainly building materials): 20,000 euros
Target group and results:
The completion of phase one of this project saved a total of 200 individuals who had previously called this residential building home. About a third of these residents were able to return to their apartment after the roof reconstruction. The prompt and decisive action taken before the onset of winter proved of great importance in preventing further destruction and loss of capital.
ODU expanded its support by providing two generators, which are essential to help returning families cope with the harsh winter conditions and electricity shortages caused by the conflict. In addition, ODU financed the repair of large windows in the stairwells for an amount of € 16,000 (source: Refugee Foundation), which further increased the livability of the building during the winter months.
The success of phase one laid the foundation for phase two, which includes facade repair and insulation. This ongoing effort aims to enable more residents to return to their flats, restore a sense of home and revitalize the community.