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Hope and Home: Chyhyryn Dormitory Recovery Project addresses an urgent and ongoing humanitarian need arising from the war in Ukraine: the provision of safe, dignified, and affordable housing for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), students, and vulnerable local residents. The city of Chyhyryn has become a host community for displaced families, placing significant strain on its limited housing infrastructure.
Needs Identification:
The primary beneficiaries are current residents of the Chyhyryn dormitory whose residency status has been verified through local housing records and direct on-site assessments. These residents are confirmed IDPs who were forced to leave their homes due to hostilities and currently reside in deteriorated living conditions.
The project also anticipates future displacement. Given the ongoing instability in Ukraine, the rehabilitation of the dormitory is intentionally designed to provide temporary housing capacity for future IDPs. This proactive planning strengthens the municipality's ability to respond quickly to new humanitarian needs.
Finally, the broader Chyhyryn community will benefit. Restoring the dormitory reduces pressure on local housing stock, social services, and emergency accommodation systems, contributing to greater community stability and social cohesion. The needs assessment was conducted in collaboration with local authorities, dormitory management, and community stakeholders, emphasizing:
Access to affordable and safe housing;
Reliable utilities, including heating, water supply, and sanitation;
Personal security and a stable living environment;
Continued access to education and medical services;
Opportunities for social integration between IDPs and the host community.
Project Scope and Use of Funds:
The project seeks funding of USD 216,000 to rehabilitate nine residential blocks of a municipal dormitory in Chyhyryn, providing safe, dignified, and sustainable housing for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), students, and vulnerable local residents. Funds will be allocated for:
Structural repairs of residential rooms and common areas;
Restoration of heating, water supply, sanitation, and electrical systems;
Interior renovations to ensure safe, comfortable, and dignified living conditions;
Essential fixtures and furnishings necessary for immediate occupancy.
All expenditures will comply with Rotary Foundation requirements and focus on sustainability, safety, and long-term usability of the facility.
Timeline:
The project is planned for implementation over 10-12 months following Global Grant approval.
Months 1-2: Final technical assessments, contractor selection, procurement
Months 3-9: Construction and rehabilitation of all nine blocks
Months 10-12: Final inspections, reporting, and beneficiary occupancy
The project supports: a) peacebuilding by stabilizing displaced populations and reducing social tension within the host community. By providing secure housing, the initiative minimizes competition for scarce local resources and mitigates conflict risks between IDPs and local residents. Stable living conditions foster social cohesion, trust, and constructive engagement between displaced and host populations, strengthening community resilience during wartime. b)Current living conditions in the dormitory increase the risk of illness due to poor insulation, inadequate sanitation, and outdated utilities. Rehabilitation will reduce exposure to respiratory infections, infectious diseases, and stress-related health conditions by ensuring safe indoor environments, reliable heating, proper ventilation, and hygienic sanitary facilities. Improved housing conditions directly support prevention rather than reactive treatment. c)A core component of the project is the full restoration of water supply, sewage, and sanitation systems. Access to clean water and functional sanitation facilities is critical for maintaining health and dignity, particularly for displaced families and children. The project will bring the dormitory's WASH infrastructure into compliance with modern safety standards and Rotary sustainability principles. d)Many residents include mothers, children, and elderly family members. Safe, warm, and sanitary housing is essential for protecting maternal and child health, particularly during winter months and periods of heightened vulnerability. Improved living environments reduce health risks, improve recovery outcomes, and support access to nearby medical facilities. e)The dormitory houses students and families with school-aged children. Restored living conditions ensure that children and youth can continue their education without interruption caused by unsafe housing, displacement, or frequent relocation. Stable accommodation directly supports school attendance, academic performance, and long-term educational continuity.f)By restoring housing infrastructure, the project enables displaced adults to focus on employment, vocational training, and local economic participation rather than emergency survival. Rehabilitation work will also engage local contractors and suppliers, injecting resources into the local economy. Long-term, the project strengthens Chyhyryn's capacity to host residents, students, and workers, supporting sustainable community development. g)Rehabilitation is designed with an emphasis on efficient use of resources, energy-saving solutions, and extending the life cycle of existing infrastructure rather than new construction. Upgraded heating and utility systems will reduce energy losses and environmental impact, aligning the project with responsible environmental stewardship.
Rotary Club Involvement:
All Rotary clubs involved into the project will play active roles throughout the project lifecycle. Club members will participate in project oversight, coordination with local authorities, monitoring progress, and financial transparency. Rotarians will also support community engagement activities to promote social integration and ensure the project delivers measurable humanitarian impact.
This project aligns fully with Rotary's mission to promote peace, support communities affected by conflict, and improve living conditions through sustainable, high-impact solutions.
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