The project "Enhancing Preparedness for Conflict and Protection of Civilians in Ukraine" is aimed at improving the awareness and preparedness of the population for emergencies and armed conflicts.

The project is implemented in partnership with NPA (Norwegian People's Aid), which is a guarantor of high quality and effectiveness of training programs.

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Project duration: From May 1 to September 30, 2024.

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Key activities: Within the framework of the project, three mobile teams of training specialists organize and conduct training sessions for the population. The main topic of the lecture and training sessions is "Readiness and Protection in the Event of Conflict".

Purpose of the sessions: The main purpose of these sessions is to increase the awareness of the population about actions in emergencies and during armed conflict. This includes preventing danger to one's own life and health, as well as the lives of one's relatives and loved ones.

Expected results:

Increasing the number of trained citizens who know how to act in case of emergency.

Increasing the level of population safety in conditions of armed conflict.

Preventing possible dangers and minimizing risks to the civilian population.

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This project is an important step in strengthening the security and preparedness of Ukrainian citizens, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills for protection in the event of a conflict.

According to preliminary estimates, almost 30% of the territory of Ukraine or 174 thousand sq. km is contaminated with explosive objects as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine. As of September 2023, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 740 people were injured, of whom 242 people died, including 13 children.

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The armed conflict has caused a massive presence of mines and explosive devices in frontline areas. So massive that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs considers Ukraine one of the most mined countries in the world. According to The Washington Post, after interviewing experts, demining could take hundreds of years. Explosive weapons will continue to pose a threat to civilians for a long time, especially children and young people who do not always understand the risks associated with them. Often, people do not have sufficient knowledge about how to recognize and avoid mines and explosive devices, as well as about the possible consequences of their use. This is confirmed by a U-report survey of 4,415 young people from Ukraine on mine safety rules. As part of the survey, the overwhelming majority of respondents, 54% in the Dnipropetrovsk region and 50% in the Zaporizhia region, would like to receive more information on how to behave properly around a mine or ammunition. Also, the indicator of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia regions, 42% and 45% (respectively), on the lack of good awareness of citizens on mine safety, allows us to understand the relevance of this issue and the need for systematic prevention of accidents.

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Knowledge of EORE (Explosive ordnance risk education) is an important component of CPP (Conflict Preparedness and Protection). These two topics provide comprehensive knowledge from the point of view of protecting and surviving citizens in case of conflicts and crisis situations.

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Comprehensively - CPP is about actions in unforeseen circumstances, in conditions of limited resources and time. About how to act before, during and after a dangerous situation, which is extremely relevant in today's Ukraine.