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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.