Life in the frontline areas, in particular in the Zaporizhzhia region, has its own characteristics, due to both the proximity to the conflict zone and the community’s efforts to adapt to difficult conditions. Zaporizhzhia region, located south of the war zone.

These communities often experience hard times due to hostilities, the constant threat of shelling and hostilities makes people live in a state of anxiety. Homes and infrastructure were badly affected.  Often, residents of the frontline areas use basements or shelters to protect their lives. Many people have lost their sources of income, which makes it difficult to provide their families with the most necessary things.  Despite all the difficulties, the residents of the frontline areas show great resilience and desire to live, learn to work and establish a life and provide a future for their children.

Helping the population who remained living near the front line is an important component of our foundation. Today, the provision of fuel briquettes has become an important aspect of supporting the population, especially in frontline areas such as the Zaporizhia region, where the availability of heat in homes is critical. Each of us can help by donating our time, skills and resources to support those in need.

The project is implemented within the framework of the EMPOWER project, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) @BMZ.Bund together with the European Union @EUinEmergencies and implemented by GIZ Ukraine @GIZUkraine.