Government of Sweden allocates 75 million Swedish crowns (6.7 million dollars) to UNESCO's crisis fund for the restoration of destroyed and damaged schools and kindergartens in Ukraine.
This is reported by the press service of the Swedish government.
"At present, Sweden contributes 75 million Swedish crowns to the UNESCO crisis fund, which supports the repair and restoration of damaged and destroyed shelters in preschools and schools," the statement said.
It is emphasized that Sweden's assistance to Ukraine is extensive, amounting to over 3 billion Swedish crowns since the new government came to power.
"The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine appealed to the Swedish government for assistance in the field of education, and now we are responding to this request," said the Minister for Cooperation for Development and Foreign Trade of Sweden, Johan Forsell.
In addition to providing necessary equipment for shelters, the grant will enable UNESCO to install the necessary equipment for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. It will also help ensure heating and insulation for preschools and shelters during the winter period.
UNESCO can also ensure the accessibility of shelters for people with disabilities and provide children with access to psychosocial support and physical exercises.
