Donetsk, Dec 4 – DAN. Donbass Development Centre has assisted nearly 450,000 residents of the region since the foundation was launched in autumn 2015, its press service said.

"Over the course of its work the humanitarian mission Donbass Development Centre has assisted 450,000 people, of whom 200,000 received personalized aid. Over 170,000 food kits have been distributed, 2,679 people received medical items and hygienic items; hygienic kits were also provided to 250 social and educational institutions."

Donbass Development Centre was established on 8 October 2015 and granted accreditation as humanitarian mission in DPR. The Centre provides humanitarian aid to schools and hospitals, develops reconstruction projects, social and educational events. *ot