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Restoring essential water access in frontline communities of Ukraine

While many have already fled the war-torn regions of Ukraine, hundreds of thousands still live in areas near the frontlines. Among them are pensioners, people in need of care, and families who simply cannot afford to leave everything behind in search of safety.
To improve their living conditions, Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA), with support from the UN’s Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), has built two new water towers, drilled several wells, and laid kilometers of new water and sewage pipelines.

The war has severely damaged the region’s water infrastructure. Shelling, airstrikes, and occupation have destroyed water towers and rendered long stretches of pipelines unusable. As a result, water supply and wastewater services collapsed in many areas — creating not just inconvenience, but serious health and environmental risks.

HIA responded with emergency repairs and long-term reconstruction to restore essential services. As part of the project:

  • new wells were drilled,
  • water towers were installed,
  • damaged water and sewage systems were repaired,
  • technical equipment and materials were provided to local service providers.

Thanks to this intervention, more than 103,000 people – including many displaced and vulnerable individuals – now have access to clean drinking water and basic hygiene services again.
The program not only met urgent needs but also strengthened the water and sanitation infrastructure in 13 communities, ensuring more resilient services for the future.

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