Community projects, initiatives and volunteering in Kyiv region
In the capital, girls aged 9–14 are being offered a free nine‑valent vaccine against human papillomavirus at primary healthcare centers paid for by the city budget. We explain why this is important and how to register a child for the vaccination.
While Ukraine marks Epiphany, Bilohorodka is showing genuine unity: the community head spent the first week of the new year not in the office but on the "zero" line of the eastern front. It is a clear signal to everyone — support for our local fighters remains an absolute priority for the community in the new year.
DTEK said that the Dniprovskyi, Desnianskyi and Darnytskyi districts are returning to regular power-supply schedules after the massive shelling on December 27. We explain why this does not mean a full stabilization of the energy system and what to do next.
Due to expected snowfalls, fog and icy conditions, the Kyiv City State Administration together with the Kyiv Regional Military Administration are preparing 55 control points and possible temporary restrictions on heavy and oversized vehicles — measures that will affect logistics, traffic congestion and the operation of communal services.
On Sunday, January 4, some routes will temporarily detour around markets on Tatarska and Ihor Yukhnovskyi streets. Check alternatives and plan your trips in advance.
Due to damage to the heating network near Demiyivska Square, traffic toward Kholodnyarska Street is disrupted. Patrol officers are organizing a detour via Iziumska Street — please take this into account when planning your trips.
On the night between December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, 12 babies were born in Kyiv's maternity hospitals — the same number as last year. Why these figures matter not only for statistics but also for municipal services and young families.
Traffic toward the "Shuliavska" station is congested due to an accident. UNN confirms the information, citing the capital's patrol police — a brief note on the consequences and detour options.
Due to a projected decline in ridership, the metro is temporarily adjusting service intervals — what this means for Kyiv residents and how it's connected to the "3000 km Across Ukraine" program.
After widespread power outages, trams have returned to Left Bank routes. We explain what work the rescue crews carried out, why trolleybuses are not yet fully back in service, and what this means for every Kyiv resident.
Trains are operating between "Akademmistechko" and "Lisova", but intervals have been changed due to electricity shortages following enemy attacks. We explain how this will affect daily commutes and what steps the city recommends.
After a series of orders from the municipal inspection and a petition from the prosecutor's office, the Ferris wheel's owner agreed to dismantle it. The decision affects not only the attraction but also trust in procedures and the management of urban space — we examine why this matters.
While the enemy seeks to sow despair, the story of sniper Oleksandr Kosmina from Muzychi has become for Ukrainians a symbol that love and responsibility are stronger than death. This is not merely a story about the war but a testament to an "iron man" who, even under fire near Bakhmut, made sure his children would have a home.
Kyiv region continues to restore sports infrastructure destroyed by the enemy. A new martial arts hall has been opened at the State Tax University in Irpin, which will become a training center for future champions and a symbol of the region’s resilience.
Kyiv region is expanding its program to provide housing for internally displaced persons. The head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, signed a memorandum with the charity "Housing for IDPs," which will launch new building reconstruction projects in several communities across the region.
Kyiv region continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of energy terror. At the latest meeting of the operational headquarters of the region’s Defense Council, chaired by Mykola Kalashnyk, key priorities were outlined: recovery after attacks, fair distribution of electricity, and stable communications for every community.
While the country fights for its survival, communities in Kyiv region are laying the groundwork for life after victory. In the Bilohorodka community, reconstruction and completion of three key educational institutions have officially begun. The project is worth 600 million hryvnias and has been worked on by the village council for the past four years.
Emergency crews are working at the scene; damage to a 600 mm-diameter pipe may cause changes in water pressure and traffic delays. We explain what Kyiv residents need to know now.
In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi district on December 17 damage to a 600-mm-diameter main pipeline was recorded. We explain why this is important for residents, what the services are doing, and how this fits into the broader context of the city’s infrastructure.
The school meals reform initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska is being scaled up. From September 1 of the next school year, the number of children receiving free hot lunches will be significantly expanded. Kyiv region, as a flagship of change, is already demonstrating results that are becoming an example for the entire country.
Klychko showed photos of the construction and explained what has already been done and why 2026 is a realistic target. We explain what this will mean for Kyiv residents and what technical challenges contractors are facing.
True friendship is tested in hardship, and true solidarity is shown through sustained support. The civic organization "Sankt Augustin and Friends Help" (Germany) once again proved that the Dmytrivska community is not just a point on a map to them, but close friends. On December 14, a German delegation visited the community on a Christmas mission.
Ukrainian communities are continuing to integrate into the European space not just in words but through concrete environmental and energy projects. Recently the Boyarka community took part in the annual Municipal Platform on Climate and Energy event, where, together with EU partners, they discussed the roadmap for Ukraine’s "green" recovery.
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal confirmed the decision to return the premises of the Tereshchenko Estate’s annex to Kyiv’s municipal ownership. We examine why this is not only a legal victory but also a test for the restoration and preservation of the city’s cultural heritage.
Recovery is not just about repairing damaged walls; it is about laying the groundwork for future prosperity. In Kyiv, a large-scale Results and Development Forum took place as part of the "Viability+" project. Communities from the Kyiv region demonstrated how they are turning international aid into tools for long-term growth.
Ensuring the energy autonomy of communities has become the number-one priority amid potential threats to infrastructure. The Bilohorodska community has received from the government of France its second high-tech Energy BOX complex. This equipment enables critical infrastructure to operate reliably, regardless of the state of the wider power grid.
In Bucha, where life is actively being revived, an acute social conflict has erupted over electricity supply. Thousands of residents of the condo association "Nova Bucha-1" have been left hostage to the developer's temporary schemes, unpaid debts and bureaucratic delays. Although power is currently being supplied as normal, the risk of disconnection remains critical, prompting urgent intervention by city authorities.
A major marathon of Christmas celebrations for children who most need warmth and support has kicked off in Kyiv region. It is a direct signal from the authorities: the most vulnerable are always remembered. The focus is on children of servicemen, fallen defenders, orphans and children with disabilities. The first to see the fairy-tale performance were 580 children.
Sport dance has become a powerful tool of diplomacy. The Ukrainian club "Adagio" from heroic Irpin conquered Vienna, not only claiming a top spot but also delivering an important civic message to the world. Our athletes have once again proven: the indomitable Ukrainian spirit is expressed not only on the front lines.
This is not just new walls — it’s an ecosystem of respect for those who have endured the hell of war. More than 80,000 veterans already live in Kyiv region, and their return to civilian life requires action, not words. In Bucha, construction is in full swing on a large-scale veterans’ hub with a shelter and rehabilitation zones, the progress of which was personally inspected by the head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration (KOVA), Mykola Kalashnyk.