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, […]
The first stage has been completed – demolition of the future Veteran Mental Health Center Of Excellence (VMHCE)!

The first stage of demolition work at the future Veteran Mental Health Center Of Excellence (VMHCE) was recently completed. The work, carried out with the help of volunteers from the “Brave To Rebuild” Charitable Foundation, took place between March and September 2025, with around 55 work parties held every weekend. During the demolition work: – […]
Chernihiv region — a new stage of the Build Back Bio programme: joint reconstruction with the support of the Netherlands

This week, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine, Alle Dorhout, paid his first official visit to Chernihiv region, where he met with the head of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration, Vyacheslav Chaus, to discuss ways to ensure sustainable recovery in the region. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the […]