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Areas of cooperation include:🔹 conducting non-technical and technical survey of territories;🔹 attracting international grants and financial support for community projects;🔹 preparing and implementing joint programs in the field of mine action;🔹 conducting training sessions, workshops, and practical training for specialists;🔹 exchanging experience and developing long-term partnership initiatives, among others. The Memorandum was signed by:— From the “Return to Life” Charitable Foundation: Director Kateryna Skrypnikova.— From the GRACE Foundation: Executive Director Olena Lypivska.

The sappers of the “Return to Life” Charity Foundation carried out a non-technical survey of territories in the Makariv and Hostomel communities of the Bucha district, Kyiv region.The work was conducted at the request of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, the Bucha District Military Administration, and the Makariv Village Council. A total area of 235 hectares was surveyed, of which 119.2 ha were classified as Suspected Hazardous Areas (SHA). During the assessment, the team identified likely contamination with cluster submunitions, fragments from Grad and Uragan multiple rocket launch systems, as well as evidence of mortar and artillery shelling—indicating a potential presence of other explosive remnants of war of Category II. 🌱 The “Return to Life” Charity Foundation continues its work in the field of humanitarian demining, aiming to enhance safety and support the restoration of normal life in the communities of the Kyiv region.

At the invitation of Ukrainian Demining Services, a meeting organized by the Ukrainian National Association for Humanitarian Demining (UNAHM) took place in the company’s conference hall. The event brought together representatives of national humanitarian mine action (HMA) operators, state enterprises, and charitable organizations for an open discussion on the development of the sector, cooperation among market participants, and improvement of the regulatory framework. 💬 During the meeting, the key topics discussed included: 📌 The event was attended by leading humanitarian demining operators, including:The Humanitarian Demining Center of SE “Ukrspetsexport”, Center for Demining of Ukraine LLC, Global Demining LLC, DemineX LLC, Humanitarian Security LLC, PATRON Demining LLC, and others. Representatives of charitable organizations were also present, including the ATOM Charitable Foundation and the Charity Foundation “RETURN TO LIFE”. 🤝 We express our gratitude to UDS and UNAHM for their initiative, open dialogue, and the opportunity to participate in discussions on the key issues of humanitarian mine action development in Ukraine. The Foundation will continue to support initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency of demining and ensuring the safe return of civilians to peaceful life. We remind that in 2024, the  Charity Foundation “RETURN TO LIFE”officially joined the Ukrainian National Association for Humanitarian Demining (UNAHM).

The Charitable Foundation “Return to Life” and LLC “State Land Bank” have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of humanitarian demining. The document was signed by the Foundation’s Director, Kateryna Skrypnikova, and the Bank’s General Director, Yaroslav Yaroslavskyi. The Memorandum aims to reduce and eliminate the impact of explosive remnants of war that affect people’s lives, the environment, and the economy — especially in agricultural, forested, and water areas. Both parties emphasized the importance of joining efforts for effective cooperation in mine action and strict compliance with Ukrainian legislation. The cooperation provides for:☑️ conducting information and awareness-raising activities on explosive ordnance risks☑️ exchanging up-to-date information and expertise within respective competencies☑️ organizing joint events, conferences, and trainings☑️ attracting international and national grant resources☑️ implementing support programs for war-affected individuals☑️ developing innovative technologies in the field of mine action☑️ adhering to principles of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption standards 📍 As part of the cooperation, non-technical survey work is already planned on more than 600 hectares in Kharkiv region, to help return this land to life and restore the local economy as soon as possible. “For us, it is important not only to respond to the consequences of war, but also to create conditions for restoring life in de-occupied territories. Together with our partners, we help people reclaim their land — their ability to work, live, and build a safe future,”— said Kateryna Skrypnikova, Director of the Return to Life Foundation.

The Charity Foundation “Return to Life” has conducted a non-technical survey (NTS) of territories within the Borodianka territorial community. Specialists of the Foundation completed the non-technical survey of 694.95 hectares within the Borodianka settlement territorial community of the Bucha district, Kyiv region. Based on the results of the work, all 694.95 hectares were identified as suspected hazardous areas potentially contaminated with explosive ordnance. The obtained data will be used for planning the next stages of humanitarian demining. Non-technical survey is the first and crucial stage of the demining process, allowing specialists to identify potentially dangerous areas, gather information on risks, and prepare the land for technical survey and clearance. Through close cooperation with local authorities, community elders, and residents, the Foundation’s specialists collected reliable information that will serve as a basis for further efforts to ensure the safety of the population.