UNESCO and Sweden join forces to rehabilitate schools in Ukraine

As of November 21, 2023, 3,428 educational institutions were damaged and 365 were completely destroyed, according to the Ministry of Education and Sciences of Ukraine. Among the damaged and destroyed institutions are 1,275 daycare centers, which has caused a new setback in preschool attendance.

Building on the achievements to date through the education programs that UNESCO is implementing in Ukraine, in collaboration with Sweden and other partners, the Organization will support a comprehensive recovery of the education sector, which will include the following elements:

• Rehabilitation of damaged and destroyed kindergarten infrastructure in priority regions.
• The equipment of the classrooms, rehabilitating them with the necessary furniture and accessibility and water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
• The construction or improvement of shelters ensuring that they meet safety requirements and winterization needs.
• Support for the creation of inclusive spaces where students and teachers can access mental health and psychosocial support services.