Ecovillages give shelter

Ecovillages welcome people for temporary accommodation

Due to the critical situation with heating, water, and electricity supply in cities, the network of ecovillages is opening its common spaces for temporary shelter.
These are not state shelters, but living communities with their own rules, customs, and responsibilities.
Please carefully read the conditions for each location.
The list of locations is being updated.

KYIV REGION

Ecovillage 'Radaria' (Kukhari village)

For residents of Kyiv who are currently without heating.

Conditions:

Heating: wood-burning stove (you need to keep it burning yourself)
Wood supply — for ~2 weeks (further purchases required)
2 heated rooms, up to 6 beds
Bedding, blankets, pillows — available
Internet — if electricity is available
Water from a well
Outdoor toilet
No shower or hot water

Kitchen (separate building):

Gas and electric stove
Possibility to cook on the stove
Full set of cooking utensils

Important:
It's a community space. We invite people without unhealthy habits who value good relationships and nature.

Financial conditions:

Internet — 300 UAH
Firewood — ~2000 UAH
Accommodation — donation

(all income goes for covering gas and electricity)

Logistics:

80 km to Kyiv
A car is desirable
Shop — 1.5 km
Highway — 10 km
Electric train — 15 km

Coordinator: Vira, 050 377 31 18

ZHYTOMYR REGION

Ecovillage of family estates 'Omelianivka'

Format:
Temporary accommodation for 1–2 families during the cold season
(approximately till March 15–April 1)

Conditions:

Two-story common house (110 m²)
Stove heating (firewood available for ~2 weeks)
8–10 beds
Shower cabin, sink
Water in the house, 50-liter boiler
Outdoor toilet
Gas stove, possibility to cook on the stove
Wi-Fi (320 UAH/month)
Electricity ~15 hours/day
Power station 2 kW

Environment:

Forest, quiet region
Closest town — 25 km
Shop and electric train — 10 km
There are shared trains to the town

Important:
No alcohol, smoking, or swearing
Shared living with other people is possible
Recommended contribution:
from 1500 UAH/month per adult
payment for electricity, internet, gas cylinder refill

Application form:
https://forms.gle/5eVFmdT91XA91bBD8

Coordinator: Oleksandr, 067 595 34 13

Ecovillage 'Space of Love'

The ecovillage 'Space of Love' offers temporary accommodation in a common house (a two-room rural cottage) for 3–5 people.

Living conditions:

Stove heating. Residents heat the stove themselves according to the instructions.
Firewood can be purchased for an affordable price.
Some bedding and kitchen utensils are available.
Meals can be prepared on the stove; an electric stove can be installed if necessary.
Sanitary facilities are located in the yard.
Water is available from the neighbors' well.
Check-in is possible within 3–5 days after the house is prepared.

The payment includes:
electricity costs;
a voluntary contribution (donation) for the development of the community.

Logistics and infrastructure:

The nearest regional center with full infrastructure is 30 km away.
Bus stop — 3 km (Kyiv–Chop highway).
There is a store in the village.
The village has farms and a community of residents who practice mutual assistance.
Local residents can provide food or support (the village is located ~1 km from the house).

Important:
Priority is given to families with children who are considering long-term residence and integration into the community.
By prior agreement, accommodation in houses of the local community is also possible.