Safety and inclusion should not be an add-on, but rather the foundation for the reconstruction of Ukrainian education. This is precisely the approach taken in the adaptive project ‘School of the Future for Ukraine,’ which was recently presented in Ukraine.

The project was developed on the initiative and with the support of Lithuania and has already been published in the State Electronic System for Construction. It is a ready-made modern school model that combines safety, accessibility and comfort.

The adaptive design provides a complete set of technical documentation for the construction of an educational institution, taking into account:

• safety and security requirements for students and staff;
• the principles of inclusive design for access for all children without exception;
• modern standards of energy efficiency and ease of use of space.

Importantly, the project is available free of charge to communities and potential donors. This significantly reduces design time and financial burden when rebuilding destroyed or damaged schools.

The first school under this project is planned to be built in Zhytomyr. It should not be an exception, but a benchmark — a practical example of what a modern Ukrainian school can and should be.

For LAOPD, such decisions are fundamental. Rebuilding education is not just about walls and classrooms. It is about creating a safe, accessible and dignified environment where every child can learn, develop and feel equal.

It is with such decisions that a strong, modern and barrier-free Ukraine begins.