GIZ Ukraine

Today marks the anniversary of the founding of the European Union! 🎉 In celebration, we reflect on the impact of the #EU4Business program, which has been crucial in supporting Ukrainian businesses over the past four years. Launched in November 2020, this initiative, co-funded by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has provided vital recovery and innovation support amid challenges like the COVID-19 crisis and the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. These accomplishments represent the resilience of Ukrainian entrepreneurs and their journey towards a prosperous future, aligned with Ukraine's path to EU membership. Learn about our initiatives at https://lnkd.in/e-B5Sg-q More about the key achievements in our video in English. #GIZ

In partnership with the CF Patients of Ukraine, GIZ Ukraine is launching a pilot project in three hromadas to create an integrated rehabilitation approach, aiming for future expansion. This project connects local councils, healthcare facilities, NGOs, and businesses to ensure continuous, targeted support for those in need. Representatives from Nizhyn, Rozdilna, and Bashtanka recently visited Ivano-Frankivsk to learn best practices from experienced institutions. “These two days of learning and seeing rehabilitation in action gave us a clear direction and the motivation to develop a new rehabilitation department for our community,” shares Alla Barseghyan, Director of Bashtanka Multidisciplinary Hospital. The project “Community-based rehabilitation in Ukraine: Piloting an Integrated Rehabilitation Approach in Targeted Hromadas” is funded by the European Union, implemented by the CF Patients of Ukraine and GIZ Ukraine within the ‘Special Assistance Programme Ukraine / EU4ResilientRegions’. #GIZ

📢 We are excited to invite you to the Roadmap to a NEB Academy Hub in Ukraine Network and Outreach Conference on 8 November in Brussels, with online streaming options available! As part of the Rebuilding a Better Ukraine via the New European Bauhaus Academy initiative, implemented by InnoRenew and supported by U-LEAD, the event will bring together stakeholders from Ukraine and EU countries for a joint discussion on the future of sustainable construction in Ukraine in the NEB spirit. Key Highlights: 1. Application of NEB principles for Ukraine’s sustainable reconstruction. 2. Challenges and opportunities in establishing NEB Academy Hub(s) in Ukraine. 3. Establishing cooperation between experts and specialists in the field of construction from Ukraine and EU member states. 🗣️ Language: English (web streaming available in both English and Ukrainian) 🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/3AfoGjl (Deadline: 6 November)   We look forward to seeing you there!

Did you know that over 5,500 children in Kharkiv are now learning underground? With air strikes a constant threat, subway stations have transformed into classrooms to ensure children can learn safely. In August 2024, Kharkiv faced nearly 400 attacks, but resilience is strong. Thanks to the 'Strengthening Urban Resilience in Ukraine (SUR)' project, which is a part of the Transitional Development Assistance, commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ Ukraine, new classrooms with modern interactive tools, play areas, and medical rooms have opened. Teachers like Taisiya Galkova see how these tools enrich lessons, helping kids engage more deeply in their studies. Check out our video to see how Kharkiv’s young learners are thriving in these unique spaces! Available in Ukrainian with English subtitles. #GIZ

We are working at full capacity at 5 new facilities ⚡️ What does it mean? We are actively installing solar stations at such important facilities: 🌱 Dunayevets Lyceum #1 🌱 “City Hospital #2” of the Rivne City Council 🌱 Three utility companies in Kirovohrad, Kyiv and Vinnytsia regions 💡 By the end of November, five facilities will have access to clean solar energy as part of the project “Renewable Energy for Sustainable Ukraine” implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German government. The project is being implemented within the framework of a consortium of NGO Ecoclub, Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation, together with GIZ Ukraine on behalf of the German Government. 

The UN Biodiversity Conference #COP16 is currently in Colombia, but the UN Climate Change Conference #COP29 is just around the corner: in Baku in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November. How to combat global warming will be one of the pressing issues. What else is on the agenda, who will be attending COP29, why many are speaking of a ‘finance’ COP and why Baku: 💡For answers to these questions and much more, click here at #GIZakzente: https://lnkd.in/dzfaCdfD COP29 Azerbaijan #COP29Azerbaijan

Under the theme "Together Towards Sustainability” the Ukrainian-German diaspora initiative Mykolaiv Water Hub and the project " Knowledge Exchange und Capacity Building für Innovative Green Reconstruction“ in Mykolaiv in cooperation with the Mykolaiv City Council, supported by GIZ was presented within Ukraine Resilience Week at the Eco Forum in Lviv. During the panel "German-Ukrainian cooperation in the water sector", which was dedicated to the chances and current challenges, GIZ Ukraine was invited to highlight the role of the Ukrainian diaspora in reconstruction, showcasing the example of support for the Mykolaiv Water Hub (MWH) and the current MEG Programme funding offers supported by GIZ Ukraine on behalf of Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Learn more about the current Programme offers for the Ukrainian diaspora. #GIZ

The project "Strengthening Urban Resilience in Ukraine (SUR)" supported the Urban Resilience Week in Lviv, which was organized for the first time in Ukraine. It brought together over 1500 participants from more than 50 communities, 229 speakers from Ukraine and other countries. During Offsite meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities and private discussions delegates discussed information about real needs of the cities. The under Lviv Eco Forum GIZ Ukraine participated in the panel discussion “Recovery strategy and sources of finance for the upgrade of enterprises” together with representatives of State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine, the Project for Ensuring the Operation of the Municipal Recovery Center of the Association of Ukrainian Cities and international organizations such as UNICEF, ICRC. The discussion emphasized the importance of incorporating Urban Resilience into recovery strategies, and sectors in infrastructure supply. The event was aimed at bringing together institutions from Germany – HafenCity Universität Hamburg (HCU) and @Technical University of Kaiserslautern (RPTU) as well as from Ukraine – @Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC), working in the field of integrated and resilient urban development with more than 60 representatives of Ukrainian communities to strengthen assistance in community recovery. This activity was carried out by the project "Strengthening Urban Resilience in the Areas of Supply Infrastructure and Housing in Ukraine (SUR)" which is a part of the Transitional Development Assistance, commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ Ukraine. #GIZ

✨ The cooperation between the SSST and the House of Integrity team continues to strengthen the professional community of the Service! For the first time in history, 250 inspectors from all over Ukraine, as well as the Service's chief staff, gathered to discuss the social value of transport safety control, successes in building a culture of integrity, the image of an inspector, and the evolution of legal aspects of state supervision (control). 🙌 The uniqueness of such an event is the development of horizontal connections between professionals from different territories, highlighting the uniqueness of challenges in each region, and visualising commonalities between them. As participants stated, it was the personal contact in the professional community and the opportunity for an in-depth dialogue about the future of the Service with their leaders at all levels that became the greatest value they would ‘take with them back home’. The House of Integrity project is implemented by RMTeam International in Ukraine with the support of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme.

Ukraine's coal regions are facing immense pressure due to the full-scale invasion, attacks on energy infrastructure, and reliance on a single industry. Now more than ever, they need comprehensive support that tackles economic, environmental, and social challenges. "The coal regions of Ukraine find themselves in an extremely difficult situation due to the destruction of energy infrastructure and military actions. We must support these regions in the structural changes that have already begun. Transitioning to renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency will contribute to economic resilience and security. This will help restore infrastructure and create new opportunities for the people living there. We are currently laying the foundation for the future of these regions after the war," shares Miriam Faulwetter, GIZ Programme Director. A key part of this shift is a socially just approach, engaging everyone from the government to local communities. The Association of Coal Communities, which represents over 350,000 residents, is playing a vital role in this transformation. Together with local authorities and international partners like GIZ Ukraine, they are creating industrial parks, training programs in renewable energy, and new job opportunities. Concrete achievements are already in motion: - A concept for an industrial park with 3,000 jobs is ready. - The third renewable energy course is now available in vocational schools. - Over 550,000 people have received energy assistance through the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership since the full-scale invasion began. These efforts are essential for rebuilding infrastructure and ensuring the long-term stability of Ukraine's coal regions, paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future. GIZ Ukraine is implementing the "Just Transition and Green Sector Recovery Ukraine" project on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. #GIZ