Estonia will provide €12 million (£10.3 million) in 2025 for restoration and development projects in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region. This funding is part of Estonia’s ongoing support, which has already contributed over €50 million (£43 million) to rebuilding efforts in the area. Vitalii Bunechko, Head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, announced the allocation, stating that these funds will help continue key initiatives improving local communities.
Among the projects receiving Estonian assistance is the reconstruction of an art school in the city of Malyn, which was damaged by Russian shelling. Estonia is also assisting with reforms in extracurricular education within the community. In the Zhytomyr community, a modern family-type children’s home is set to be constructed for a family raising eight children.
| Project | Funding Source | Amount Allocated |
|---|---|---|
| Art school reconstruction in Malyn | Estonia | Part of €12M (£10.3M) |
| Extracurricular education reform | Estonia | Part of €12M (£10.3M) |
| Family-type children’s home | Estonia | Part of €12M (£10.3M) |
| Social housing for displaced persons in Ovruch | Estonia | €1.8M (£1.5M) |
Additionally, Estonia is financing the construction of social housing for internally displaced persons in Ovruch, with €1.8 million (£1.5 million) allocated for the project. This initiative is vital as thousands of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes due to Russian attacks.
