RE:Ukraine Housing Lutsk — a recovery space for Ukrainians affected by the war.
The mission of the project
Create a space for the physical, psychological and social recovery of Ukrainians affected by the war, where they can find support, feel safe and regain a sense of dignity.
Project goals
- Create an environment for physical, psychological and social recovery for people affected by the war, including IDPs, military personnel and veterans.
- Bring together the community, specialists and partners around supporting and helping Ukrainians recover.
- Help people regain a sense of dignity, safety and involvement in community life.
Work process in Zhydychyn village, Lutsk UTC
Project visualization
The concept of the project — "Dignity no matter what"
It is possible to take away one’s house, but never one’s dignity.
From temporary housing to a space of recovery
In 2022, the team of the «Algorithm of Actions» platform initiated the creation of the Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk space, as part of a larger system developed by balbek bureau studio.
We responded to the main challenge of that time — providing dignified temporary housing for people who had lost their homes because of the war.
Over these years, on the site by the Styr River in Zhydychyn, just 10 minutes from Lutsk, we have been able to:
- Present the project at the national and international level.
- Develop the area.
- Set up the first residential section.
- Create a space for rest and activities.
Veteran meetups, debate camps and family festivals are now held here regularly.
Today, the need for physical, psychological and social recovery is becoming increasingly urgent.
That is why Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk is expanding its concept and developing as a recovery space for Ukrainians affected by the war.
How does the space work?
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People and community
Recovery begins with support, new connections and a sense of belonging.
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Specialist support
Organizations and specialists who work with the consequences of war are involved in the development of the space.
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Events and activities
Educational, cultural and community events help people return to an active life.
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Partnerships
We develop the space together with organizations that have practical experience working with people affected by the war.
Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk was created based on the RE:Ukraine Housing system, developed by the architectural studio balbek bureau. It was initially a response to the need for fast and dignified housing for people affected by the war.
Today, the project near Lutsk is developing as a recovery space, where residential infrastructure has become the foundation for a broader system of support.
- 12.25 he
- area of the plot ≈ 18 football fields
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- acquiring the plot for the settlement
- 12 min
- from the center of Lutsk
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- opportunities for initiatives and partnerships
Project partners
Organizations with diverse expertise are involved in the development of Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk — in the fields of recovery, social support, education, community development, and support for people affected by the war.
Our partners include — balbek bureau foundation, NGO "Lubart.Suprovid", Lutsk City Council, Volyn Regional Military Administration, NGO "PRO WOMEN UA", Charity Foundation "Volyn SOS Medical", NGO "Spilna Sprava+", NGO "Misto.Rebut", NGO "Brainstorm", and NGO "Digital Vector".
We are open to new partnerships and collaboration with organizations that share the values of recovery and community development.
Questions and answers
Why has the concept changed?
Since 2022, the number of internally displaced persons in Ukraine has been gradually decreasing, while the need for physical, psychological and social recovery of those affected by the war has become increasingly evident.
The change in concept does not mean abandoning previous work. The residential sections, recreational infrastructure and sports field that have already been built remain an important part of the space and organically complement its new direction of development.
Who is Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk for?
The space has been created for people affected by the war. This includes military personnel and veterans, their family members, internally displaced persons, people in need of psychological or social support, as well as those seeking community and opportunities for recovery.
What is planned for the area?
Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk is developing as a recovery space for Ukrainians affected by the war. Residential and recreational infrastructure has already been built here, and going forward the space will be filled with programs and activities in partnership with organizations working in the fields of physical, psychological and social recovery.
The site may host educational, cultural and community events, community gatherings, and support programs for military personnel, veterans, internally displaced persons and their families. We aim for the space to become a place where people can find support, new connections and opportunities to return to an active life.
Who is implementing the project?
The initiator of the project is the «Algorithm of Actions» platform. The space is being developed in partnership with organizations that have expertise in the fields of recovery, rehabilitation, mental health, medicine, and community engagement. These include balbek bureau foundation, NGO "Lubart.Suprovid", Lutsk City Council, Volyn Regional Military Administration, NGO "PRO WOMEN UA", Charity Foundation "Volyn SOS Medical", NGO "Spilna Sprava+", NGO "Misto.Rebut", NGO "Brainstorm", and NGO "Digital Vector".
Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk was created based on the RE:Ukraine Housing system, developed by balbek bureau studio.
How are project partners selected?
When forming our partnership network, we rely on three criteria: expertise, practical experience working with people affected by the war, and a shared vision for the development of the space.
We are open to new partnerships and always ready to talk with organizations that can strengthen the capabilities of Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk for its audiences.
Who funds the project?
The project is currently supported by entrepreneurs and partners in Lutsk who share its values. Funds raised during the previous fundraising campaign were used to prepare the site, set up the first residential sections, and create recreational infrastructure and sports fields.
We continue to seek new partnerships and resources for the further development of the space.
Does cooperation with NGO "Lubart.Suprovid" mean the space will work only for military personnel and veterans?
Military personnel and veterans are an important audience for the project, but Re:Ukraine Housing Lutsk has been created for a broad range of people affected by the war.
This includes internally displaced persons, family members of military personnel, people in need of psychological or social support, as well as those seeking community and opportunities for recovery.
Where is the settlement?
The non-profit organization “Algorytm NGO” is a private owner of a land plot with a total square of 6.0 hectares (cadastral number 0721882700:07:000:0072), located at the territory of the Lutsk United Territorial Community.
According to the Law of Ukraine “On Regulation of Urban Development Activities,” a conclusion with the registration number XB01:4729-8378-1081-2825 has been obtained from the Department of Urban Development, Land Resources, and Advertising of the Lutsk City Council.
According to paragraph 2 of paragraph 92 section V of the Law of Ukraine "On Regulation of Town Planning Activities", the placement of temporary structures for the livelihood of the population is carried out on the basis of the approved scheme for the placement of such structures, the scheme was developed by an architect who has a qualification certificate, in the form of an electronic document and entered to the Register of construction activities in the format specified by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in the Procedure for maintaining the electronic system.
(Project documentation number PD01:3414-9588-8144-1294).
