In the south of the Ivano-Frankivsk region, in the heart of the great Carpathian arc, there is the Verkhovyna district, the highest and most remote area of our region. The district's administrative center is the town of Verkhovyna. As of 01.01.2019, 5750 people lived in the village, including 2837 men and 2913 women. The town has 7 educational institutions, 1 kindergarten, 1 hospital, 2 rural health posts, 3 cultural institutions, and 3 libraries. The Verkhovyna town council needs the most funds for major repairs of educational and preschool institutions, as most of the buildings were put into operation in the 70s and 80s of the last century. While communicating with local authorities and residents, we realized that the kindergarten “Sonechko” needs major repairs. This institution was built in 1972.

Project Goal:
Improving the conditions of education, upbringing and work in the kindergarten “Sonechko” in Verkhovyna town of the Ivano-Frankivsk region by implementing energy saving measures.

Project Objectives:
1. To improve the educational process for 190 children in the "Sonechko" kindergarten by overhauling the building (roof and floor insulation);
2. Disseminate information about the project results to local and regional media, Ukrainian NGOs' websites, partner organizations, and your own website.

Project results:
1. The roof of 1105.00 square meters was repaired, and the attic of 630.00 square meters was insulated;
2. The floor on first floor of the institution, with an area of 161.80 square meters, was repaired;
3. At least UAH 400,000 from the local budget has been raised for the project.
4. Improved education and upbringing conditions for 190 preschool children and working conditions for 51 employees at the "Sonechko" kindergarten.

Project Implementation Location:
Verkhovyna town

Project partners:
Verkhovyna Town Council

Timeline:
2020-2021

Donor:
Embassy of Japan in Ukraine