News dated
UNICEF’s report published on 7 September describes preparations for the 1 September return to Lyceum No. 1 in Varva, Ukraine. Hybrid inverters and batteries were installed in its shelter with German funding through UNICEF. [1]
Ukraine’s government announced the national energy support programme in December 2025: aid for 1,380 schools and kindergartens, intended to reduce disruption for 400,000 children. That is the programme’s target population, not Varva’s school roll. [2]
The bright side
The batteries keep power running in the shelter during blackouts: practical support for lessons to continue, while the danger remains. [1]
Straight from the source.
- Blackouts and air raid alerts don’t stop us now UNICEF · 7 Sept 2026
- Germany to help 400,000 children in Ukraine continue their education during winter Ministero dell’Istruzione e della Scienza dell’Ucraina · 15 Dec 2025
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