Poltava Lyceum No. 33 has been fitted with a modern, safe shelter that features recreation areas. The shelter is furnished with tablets, projectors, and even a 3D printer. The space has been completely renovated as part of the DECIDE: RECONSTRUCTION initiative of the Swiss-Ukrainian DECIDE project. "Imagine, the shelter has everything you need not only to study and achieve good results, but also to enjoy learning and spending time there," says Lyceum Director Nataliia Kikot.

Thanks to the DECIDE: Rebuilding Initiative, the Podilsk community has transformed a school shelter into a space that is not only conducive to learning but also supports various educational activities. As a result, more than 1,200 students from the local educational institution have been able to return to in-person learning. How did the Podilsk community manage to equip a modern shelter?– How did the students get involved in equipping the space?– What other plans do the lyceu

The school shelter at the Lynovytsia Lyceum in the Chernihiv region has undergone a significant renovation through the DECIDE: RECONSTRUCTION initiative, transforming it into a true educational hub. – How did the community transform an old shooting range into a multifunctional shelter and modern educational space? – What was achieved with an investment of over UAH 3.5 million? – How did the students of the educational institution develop the ‘Fitness Hut’ project, and what wa

The successful implementation of the senior specialised school reform requires effective cooperation, determination to make difficult decisions and the utilisation of internal community resources. Local communities in the Chernihiv region are already working on this ahead of the 2027 deadline. Communities are joining forces to provide local young people with the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. For instance, the Kipti community considered the number of high sc

The shelter at Ripky Lyceum in Chernihiv Region has become a model of how a temporary protective space can be turned into a comfortable environment for education and personal growth. Town Head Serhii Harus recalls: "The difference between what the shelter was before and what it is now is incomparable. Teachers feel confident about the children's safety, so while most schools conducted online lessons, our lyceum continued learning offline." Just a few years ago, school shelter

Why should cooperation agreements be concluded between communities? Because together we can achieve more! Joint initiatives open up new opportunities for the development of education, enable more efficient use of resources and the implementation of meaningful, high-quality changes. The Kalush community in Ivano-Frankivsk region has found a way to support teachers by helping them grow professionally. With the support of the DECIDE project, the community was able to sign a coop

How the Halych territorial community and its “neighbours” found a solution for the development of an inclusive resource centre? Six years ago, this Inclusive Resource Centre (IRC) in the town of Halych, Ivano-Frankivsk region, provided services to children with special educational needs from across the district. But after administrative reform and the formation of new territorial communities, it continued supporting children and teenagers requiring special attention from fou

How is upper secondary education changing? Why will it become "profile-based"? What transformations should territorial communities expect, and are they ready for them? Valentyna Poltorak, Manager of the Swiss-Ukrainian DECIDE Project, which consistently supports these changes by providing practical and effective expert assistance, addressed these and other questions in an interview with the Destinations portal. "The transformation of upper secondary education involves the cre

The "DECIDE:VIDBUDOVA" initiative has enabled the creation of a modern shelter at Chernihiv Lyceum No. 22, ensuring safe conditions for more than 930 students. DECIDE allocated a total of 3.8 million UAH for the renovation and equipping of the 376.5 m² shelter. The project involved a full replacement of the electrical wiring, installation of a new ventilation system, levelling and painting of walls, flooring replacement, and furnishing with modern equipment. A stairlift was a

Imagine a world where every child discovers their talents from an early age, understands their strengths, and knows how to apply them. This is precisely what the career support system for students, piloted in Ukraine by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in collaboration with the Swiss-Ukrainian DECIDE project, aims to achieve. "First and foremost, career counselling is about children exploring and understanding themselves, identifying their strengths and intere