Community projects, initiatives and volunteering in Kyiv region
Serhiy Prytula’s charitable foundation donated a 440 kW generator to a hospital — we explain why this is important for patients, medical staff and the community during prolonged power outages.
This afternoon a multi-story building in Kyiv Oblast caught fire — rescuers evacuated 12 people, but one person died. We briefly outline the timeline, the actions of emergency services, and what this means for the safety of the neighborhood.
Local authorities are launching a transparent financial support mechanism for residential buildings with damaged common areas. We explain who can apply, what will be restored, and why this matters for bringing life back to the community.
The contractor has been selected, the site is being prepared and earthworks are beginning — in 2026 the structural frame and façades will be erected. Why this matters for 272 families and local security.
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office has sent to court a case alleging systemic overstatement of expenses during the restoration of housing in Bucha. We explain how the scheme worked, who is implicated, and why this matters for public trust in the reconstruction.
The shelter used by children from the Little Red Riding Hood preschool during air-raid alerts is being left in an unsatisfactory condition. The starosta's office is urging people to clean up after themselves — it's a matter of hygiene, safety and respect for the community.
A small but important initiative: students of the State Tax University, with support from a charitable foundation, donated Braille books to Irpin. We explore why this issue is not just about books, but about equal access to culture and education.
The incident in Vasylkiv shows how community vigilance and video surveillance cameras protect urban space — we examine what happened and what the consequences are for local infrastructure.
Charitable funds have begun distributing food to the most vulnerable families in Irpin — a brief look at who, how, and why this initiative matters to the community today.
Irpin will partially reimburse the cost of equipment that helps residents endure power outages. We explain who qualifies for the program, how much can be received, and how quickly applications are processed.
The traditional spring community clean-up month has begun in the Bilohorodska community. Municipal services are already at work — and the community invites every resident to take part.
An audit by the State Audit Service uncovered an unauthorized seizure of the Kyiv Reservoir’s shoreline: fences and warning signs effectively restricted residents’ access and caused budget losses of UAH 27 million.
Sister cities updated the cooperation roadmap: how exchanging expertise with Milwaukee can speed up infrastructure reconstruction and lower costs for Irpin residents.
Following the Irpin City Council's weekly meeting, the procedure to allocate a plot of land for a new well was launched — the first practical step that will have a direct impact on the quality of residents' drinking water.
The Irpin City Council commission reviewed 5 interim and 55 final reports and approved payment of the second tranche of compensation — what this means for families already rebuilding their homes.
The state program "єВідновлення" is turning declarations into actual payments. Why these funds are important for bringing people back, stabilizing communities, and the next stages of reconstruction — we examine the facts.
After eight years of partnership, Irpin and Milwaukee are moving from symbolic support to concrete initiatives in culture and infrastructure. Why this matters for the city and what it gives residents — briefly and to the point.
City authorities have earmarked funds in the 2026 budget for major infrastructure upgrades. Details — which streets will be renovated, where traffic lights will be installed, and why this matters for the community’s safety and mobility.
The third Sunday of March in Ukraine is the Day of Housing and Communal Services Workers. In the Bilohorodska community, the day is a special opportunity to thank the people whose work is often unseen, but without which the daily lives of thousands of residents would be impossible.
Since the beginning of 2026 the Bilohorodska community has purchased and delivered equipment and gear to units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine worth more than 3.6 million hryvnias — and that’s just in the first two months of the year.
On the eve of their professional holiday, the city's first deputy mayor summed up: 1,834 housing and communal services workers kept the city running despite freezing temperatures, breakdowns and wartime risks. We explain why this matters for every resident.
Specialists from the Bucha District Department of the State Emergency Service (DSNS) canvassed the private housing sector of the Hostomel community to remind residents of fire safety rules — why it’s important now and what should be done first.
Irpin’s Department for Children’s Affairs has created closed chat groups for large families, guardians and families of the deceased. We explain how they work, why they matter to the community, and how to join.
36 residents of the Bucha community donated blood, collecting 18 liters — we explain why this matters for hospitals and the frontlines and how to replicate the success.
After frosts and sharp temperature swings, municipal crews are using cold-mix asphalt to quickly reduce risks on the roads until consistently warm weather arrives and major repairs can be carried out.
At the 96th regular session of the Bilohorodska Village Council, deputies approved the village head's report for 2025 and adopted a number of key decisions on education, support for the armed forces, and community development.
During an on-site reception, the first deputy mayor of Irpin inspected the site of possible drinking-water contamination. The plan for a new septic tank is ready — now the decision rests with the deputies.
A rare muscular dystrophy requires costly gene therapy; Irpin’s first deputy mayor has appealed to the community to support the fundraising effort. We explain why a swift response is crucial and how to get involved.
The Youth Parliament has appealed to Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, after reconstruction of Tsentralna Street altered traffic flows. The bypass along Polova Street lacks pedestrian infrastructure and a drainage system — putting the safety of children and residents at risk.
On March 10 in Bila Tserkva, the rescue service promptly pulled a dog from the Ros River. This is not just a heartwarming story — it’s a warning about the growing danger on bodies of water during the thaw.