BuildBackBio: the first ‘Painter-Plasterer’ course has been completed in Chernihiv

A training course for painters and plasterers, held at the Chernihiv Professional Construction Lyceum, has been successfully completed in Chernihiv. The programme was implemented as part of the BuildBackBio project, which aims to develop modern, environmentally friendly and sustainable approaches to construction. Representatives of the Ukrainian Builders’ Union and OpenDoorUkraine, the partners who made the […]

On 18 November, the OpenDoorUkraine.NL team, together with partners Rawblox and Hempire UA, held a presentation of the Build Back Bio project in Trostyanets, Sumy region.

On 18 November, the OpenDoorUkraine.NL team, together with partners Rawblox and Hempire UA, held a presentation of the Build Back Bio project in Trostyanets, Sumy region. During the event, the Build Back Bio reconstruction model was presented, combining the use of natural materials, modern energy efficiency standards and rapid construction speeds to create high-quality and […]

The OpenDoorUkraine, Rawblox, and Hempire UA team had the honour of participating in the Science. Education. Business – 2025 Forum

On 11 November, the OpenDoorUkraine.NL, Rawblox and Hempire UA team had the honour of joining the Science. Education. Business – 2025 Forum: “Cooperation between science, education and business for the victory and reconstruction of Ukraine”, which took place at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NULES). This event became a powerful […]

Vasyl Andreyev on the Build Back Bio project and equitable reconstruction

  Vasyl Andreyev shared a real-life case study of reconstruction which is working at the 1st EUkraine Progressive Summit — the collaboration between Profbud, OpenDoorUkraine, Rawblox, and Hemire as part of the Build Back Bio project.This is an example of how social dialogue, professional training, and decent work can be the basis for a fair […]

OpenDoorUkraine.nl, PROFBUD, and Rawblox at the 1st EUkraine Progressive Summit

The OpenDoorUkraine team together with our partners PROFBUD and Rawblox, joined the powerful and informative 1st EUkraine Progressive Summit, which lasted two days and brought together leading experts, government representatives, international partners, businesses and civil society. During the summit, participants focused on discussing key areas that shape Ukraine’s path to sustainable development — security, socially […]

In October, the OpenDoorUkraine.nl team, together with partners PROFBUD, Hempire UA, and Rawblox, held a presentation of the Build Back Bio project in Chernihiv

In October, the OpenDoorUkraine.nl team, together with partners PROFBUD, Hempire UA, and Rawblox, held a presentation of the Build Back Bio project in Chernihiv. The event was dedicated to community representatives, beneficiaries, and partners of the initiative aimed at creating affordable and environmentally friendly housing for people affected by the war.   The initial area […]

Over the weekend, our long-standing partner Yuriy Bova, Mayor of Trostyanets (Sumy region), visited the OpenDoorUkraine.nl office in Kyiv.

Over the weekend, our long-standing partner Yuriy Bova, Mayor of Trostyanets (Sumy region), visited the OpenDoorUkraine.nl office in Kyiv. We discussed further steps for cooperation within the Build Back Bio initiative, as the first production line has already arrived in Ukraine! The Build Back Bio programme is being implemented by a consortium of OpenDoorUkraine.nl, Hempire […]

Saving lives — not just human ones: animals of war at the “SOS” shelter

Recently, soldiers have been increasingly bringing animals they have rescued from the combat zone to the shelter. Dogs and cats that have survived shelling, loss of their homes and owners arrive at the shelter in extremely poor condition — exhausted, wounded and frightened. Some of them require urgent veterinary care, while others simply need warmth, […]