"Child space" - Help children from IDP families

Thanks to your continued support, we are able to strengthen and further develop the work of our children’s centers in Odesa and Ovidiopol.
Every day, the centers host activities and programs that help children receive quality support, develop essential skills, and feel confident and safe in a friendly environment.

Educational Programs

Educational activities remain one of the key and most in-demand components of our centers. We consistently provide:

• school-readiness classes for children;

• creative and developmental workshops;

• activities focused on fine motor skills, logic, and creative thinking;

• language classes and additional educational support.

These programs help children improve their academic performance, build independence and confidence, and develop communication and teamwork skills. Parents note that regular participation increases motivation and fosters a stable interest in learning.

Psychological Support for Children

Psychological support remains highly sought after, especially among families of internally displaced persons who continue adapting to new circumstances.

Our psychologists conduct between 10 and 16 individual consultations for children each month.
This support helps children cope with stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges related to relocation and changes in their social environment. Parents report noticeable improvements: children become calmer, more confident in communication, and better integrated into their new community.

We also offer group sessions aimed at developing emotional resilience, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Data for the Previous Three Months (September–November)

Odesa:

• on average, 52 classes were held each month;

• the activities were attended around 416 times per month;

• over the three-month period, a total of 156 classes were conducted, with 1,248 total visits;

• the number of unique participants during this period was 35 children.

Ovidiopol:

• on average, 11 classes were held each month;

• the activities were attended around 110 times per month;

• over the three months, a total of 33 classes were conducted, with 330 total visits;

• the number of unique participants during this period was 20 children.

We continue to observe a steady interest in our programs. Parents emphasize that the activities help children not only gain new knowledge and skills but also recover emotionally, build friendships, and feel part of a safe and supportive community.

Excursions and Special Events

We regularly organize trips to museums, the biopark, and other cultural and educational locations. These outings help broaden children’s horizons, strengthen their social experience, and give them positive and memorable impressions.

Creativity and Self-Expression

One of the most notable recent events was a children's performance inspired by the animated film Zootopia. The children actively participated in preparing the play: choosing roles, creating costumes, and rehearsing. The final performance became an important event for the participants and their families, demonstrating how creative activities support children in building confidence and teamwork skills.

Thank you for continuing to support our work.
Your contribution enables children to learn, grow, build friendships, recover emotionally, and feel safe. We will continue sharing updates and achievements from our centers.

In recent months, our children's centers have continued to actively develop, expanding both the areas of master classes and clubs, as well as psychological support programs. More and more families trust us with the education and development of their children, which is reflected in the steady growth of attendance.

We pay special attention to preparing children aged 5–6 for school. For the second year in a row, we have been holding such classes, and they have become one of the most popular areas of our work. It is important for us that the transition to school is as smooth and comfortable as possible, so the program includes not only teaching reading and writing, but also the development of social, emotional, intellectual and physical skills. An individual approach to each child, a friendly atmosphere and exciting tasks create an environment where the child feels safe and confident.

An equally important area is the development of creative activities. Children have the opportunity to attend biology, acting, fine arts and handicraft clubs. Such classes help to reveal abilities, develop imagination and form communication skills.
At the same time, we have strengthened psychological support. In addition to individual consultations, which have already become a common practice, group sessions for children and parents are now held regularly. This helps families overcome stress together, adapt more easily to new conditions, and strengthen relationships. 

A story from the life of the center
One of the striking examples is the story of a six-year-old boy from a family of internally displaced persons. When he first came to the center, the child was withdrawn, avoided communication and had difficulty joining in classes. Gradually, thanks to the acting club and the support of a psychologist, the boy began to open up: at first he participated in small games, and after a few months he himself asked for a role in a children's production. Today, he enjoys attending classes, he has made friends, and his parents note that at home he has become much more confident and calm. 

During the period from May to July 2025, our centers achieved the following results:

• Ovidiopol: 30 classes were held, 303 visits, 41 unique participants.
• Odesa: 126 classes were held, 688 visits, 46 unique participants.  

We see that interest in our programs continues to grow. Parents note that classes help children not only acquire new knowledge, but also recover emotionally, find friends and feel part of a safe community.

Thanks to your support, we continue to expand the activities of the centers, create new opportunities for development and provide each child with a space in which he or she feels accepted, protected and inspired.