The fifth phase of «Hansen Village» has been inaugurated in the Kyiv region, aimed at supporting families affected by the war. Nearly 500 families from regions such as Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy have already settled here.
In Tarasivka, the construction of an apartment building for families from frontline regions, a dormitory for evacuees, an IT academy student space, and a recovery shelter for women who have experienced horrific crimes committed by the Russian army has been completed. This was announced by Oleksiy Kuleba, the Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine.
«We have had extensive discussions with the residents, and it has often been mentioned that this project is not just about housing. It is about restoring a sense of stability, security, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Initiatives like this lay the groundwork for community rebuilding and give people hope,» emphasized Kuleba.
He recalled Mr. Hansen's visit to Kyiv region in the spring of 2023, when they first discussed the importance of building housing for those who have lost their homes. Only eight months passed from that meeting to the opening of the first phase of the residential complexes, and by the end of the year, the first families from the frontline territories were moving into their new homes.
According to Oleksiy Kuleba, over the past two years, the Charity Hansen Ukrainian Mission has expanded its project to Sofia Borshchahivka, Kolonshchyna, Moschun, Andriivka, Buzova, and the Makariv community. This includes over 900 homes, housing about 4000 internally displaced persons.
«Collaboration continues. This summer, together with Mr. Hansen, we launched a new project to build another village in the settlement of Hlevakha in Kyiv region. We are currently finalizing the planning of the settlement, and construction will soon begin on 720 housing units,» announced Kuleba. — «It is also crucial to integrate state programs into such initiatives by benefactors. For instance, nearly 130 families have been able to purchase housing in the villages thanks to the eRecovery certificates.»
Kuleba expressed gratitude to Hansen for their joint efforts, stating that this project demonstrates how the combination of state tools and partners' support can yield tangible results for people. Such collaboration creates new models of recovery and opportunities for those most affected by the war.»
Recall that a year ago, the second phase of Hansen Village for elderly displaced persons was opened in the village of Kolonshchyna, providing comfortable and free housing for life.