Kharkiv Oblast. Wounded but unbroken
Published: Jan 11, 2024 Reading time: 1 minute Share: Share an articleWinter is a challenging time for Ukrainians whose homes have been destroyed by shelling. However, despite no windows or roofs, people stay at home with their families. This is a small photo report from Kharkiv Oblast, where People in Need is helping to repair private homes and public institutions. Spanish photographer Alberto Lores captured the atmosphere of snow-covered settlements that were not spared by the war.
Lozova school No. 3 in the Kharkiv Oblast suffered a rocket attack. The explosion, which occurred a kilometer away and destroyed the cultural center, damaged the windows of the school. (© Alberto Lores)
As part of an educational project funded by the European Union, People in Need is replacing windows in a school. In the photo, the school Principal and our Officer assess the quality of the work performed. (© Alberto Lores)
The school Principal stated that the new windows will help maintain a comfortable temperature and reduce energy costs. (© Alberto Lores)
Online learning is the primary mode, but there are also separate events held at school. A mother brings her daughter to a safety lesson. (© Alberto Lores)
During the alarm alert, the children went down to the shelter. The teacher tells the pupils how to pack a “grab bag”. (© Alberto Lores)
Before the war, 736 children studied at the Lozova school, now there are 690 students. (© Alberto Lores)
Parents waiting to take their children home after class. (© Alberto Lores)
The worker completes the plastering work. (© Alberto Lores)
The old wooden windows that were in school before the repairs. (© Alberto Lores)
A destroyed house in the village of Pryshyb in Kharkiv Oblast. The village was not under occupation but suffered a lot from the fighting. (© Alberto Lores)
In Pryshyb, we are restoring destroyed roofs in three multi-story buildings with European Union funds. (© Alberto Lores)
An explosion in the houseyard killed 5 women at once. (© Alberto Lores)
Our officer checks the progress of the work. (© Alberto Lores)
The craftsmen are working despite the cold. The roof needs to be restored as soon as possible. (© Alberto Lores)
Despite the destroyed roof, almost half of the residents, including families with children, live in this two-story building. (© Alberto Lores)
