Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad Communities Unite for Post-War Recovery

Mykolaiv Oblast receives support from the Ketrysynivka community in Kirovohrad Oblast. The communities plan to develop cooperation to restore infrastructure and strengthen ties.

This was reported by the press service of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration.

As part of the national project "Side by Side: Cohesive Communities" project, the head of the Ketrysynivka community and a representative of the Ministry of Community Development visited the Halytsynivka community in Mykolaiv Oblast to discuss opportunities for cooperation in recovering from the war destruction.

During the visit, they inspected important community facilities, including the new Medical Aid Center, Halytsynivka Lyceum, and schools in Lupareve and Buzke, which were damaged by shelling but are gradually being restored.

Deputy village head Oksana Petrenko noted that it is important for the community not only to restore infrastructure, but also to work for the future with optimism. Viktor Polishchuk, head of the Ketrysynivka community, shared his impressions of what he saw.

"We saw how badly the Halytsynivka community suffered from the aggression, but we also see its powerful recovery. We are ready to share our experience and resources because it is important for the unity of our country," said Polishchuk.

Project coordinator Olena Tonkonoh emphasized that the project is aimed not only at restoring infrastructure but also at building strong ties between communities to join forces for a better future.

In December 2024, six communities in Mykolaiv Oblast joined the national initiative"Side by Side: United Communities!". This project aims to join forces to support the settlements most affected by the war through partnerships between communities from different regions to restore damaged infrastructure.

Mykolaiv communities are already cooperating with communities in Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, Lviv, and Zhytomyr regions. For example, the Holovanivska community is helping the Shyrokivska community, and the Zhytomyrska community is helping the Mykolaiv city community.

Also last year, Mykolaiv communities presented new prospects for cooperation and investment to Danish partners. During the meeting, a new model of cooperation was outlined, where specific communities in the region work with communities in Denmark.

Three key areas of cooperation were identified: economic potential development, creation of a council of entrepreneurs, and cooperation in waste and water management, in particular to reduce water losses in networks.

Анна Бальчінос