Every day, communities in Donetsk region endure the impacts of war. Streets once filled with everyday life now suffer from shelling. Homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses are being destroyed. Shattered windows, damaged roofs, ruined structures — these are not just images of devastation, but a challenge that communities respond to daily.
In these difficult conditions, people are not left alone with their troubles.
Immediately after rescue operations are completed, participants of the “Recovery Army” project step in to deal with the aftermath. These are people who themselves lost their jobs due to the war but still find the strength to help others. They clear debris, clean up areas, cover broken windows, and restore order where chaos prevailed just a day before.
Such work is organized promptly through cooperation between the employment service and local authorities. Project participants demonstrate true unity — when everyone is ready to help where it is needed most. Since the beginning of the year, the Donetsk Regional Employment Service has issued more than 2,100 referrals for socially useful work.
Despite the destruction, the most important thing is that there are people nearby who are ready to lend a helping hand.
This is where recovery begins.