On Friday, a school in Borodyanka, a town near Kyiv ravaged by war, opened its doors after being rebuilt with funding from Lithuania, reported by LRT.

The Lithuanian Central Project Management Agency (CPMA) stated in a press release that the school is prepared to accommodate 700 Ukrainian students.

The reconstruction of the school, totaling nearly 8 million euros, was primarily financed by Lithuania through the Fund for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid. Additionally, the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania contributed 1.8 million euros for indoor equipment, furniture, and outdoor infrastructure.

The agency stated that the school in Borodyanka has undergone a remarkable transformation, now emerging as a completely new, modern three-story building.

“The classrooms are equipped with smart boards and interactive tables for primary education. Teachers’ workspaces are furnished with computers, printers, and other educational devices. The school’s recreational areas are decorated with paintings by Ukrainian artist Julia Trypolska,” it said.

The agency also mentioned that a unique standalone underground shelter, a first of its kind, has been constructed adjacent to the school. This shelter has the capacity to accommodate up to 800 individuals simultaneously. The school is linked to the shelter through an annex equipped with an elevator and staircase, while the shelter itself features a direct outdoor exit.

Initiated by the Lithuanian government and executed by the CPMA, the Borodyanka school project marks a significant collaborative effort.