In Mykolaiv, our foundation is installing solar panel systems with battery storage at two social service centers that provide daily support to people in difficult life circumstances. These institutions offer comprehensive assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), people with disabilities, low-income families, and households with children under social supervision.
During prolonged power outages, these facilities require a stable energy supply to remain operational. While the installed solar panels are not powerful enough to run large household appliances, they do ensure the continued functioning of essential infrastructure, such as internet access, office equipment, and phone lines. This allows social workers to stay connected with those in need, respond to inquiries, and coordinate support even under emergency conditions.
“Strengthening territorial centers is one of the key directions of our work. These institutions often remain the only source of assistance for people in crises. Our goal is to ensure their uninterrupted operation, even during blackouts, so that staff can answer calls, maintain records, and communicate with those who need help. That’s why we invest in autonomous energy sources,” explains Yuliia Suchok, project assistant.
This is not the first stage of our cooperation with social service centers in Mykolaiv. The foundation previously launched social laundries at these facilities, providing daily household relief for displaced people and local residents. Now, the initiative is moving to a new level, with a focus on energy resilience and long-term support for key social infrastructure.
These efforts are part of a broader program aimed at ensuring that no one is left without access to assistance in times of instability, regardless of the circumstances.
The “Humanitarian Aid for Affected Cities and Places of Displacement in Ukraine” project is implemented by the Stabilization Support Services Charitable Foundation (Stabilization Support Services) in partnership with the international humanitarian organization CARE, with financial support from the Disasters Emergency Committee (UK) and the people of the United Kingdom (UKAID).