"Child space" - Help children from IDP families

Thanks to your help and support, we continue to implement a full range of educational, developmental, and recreational activities in our children’s centers in Odesa and Ovidiopol, providing children with a safe and supportive environment for learning and interaction.

In recent months, we have placed special emphasis on digital safety. During the sessions, children gain knowledge and practical skills for safe behavior in the online environment, including how to recognize risks, protect personal data, communicate safely online, and make informed decisions in digital spaces.

An important component of our work remains psychosocial support for children. We integrate it into all types of activities — both creative and educational workshops — allowing us not only to teach but also to support children’s emotional well-being.

In addition to group activities, our psychologists provide individual consultations: on average, about 15 consultations per month in Odesa and around 8 consultations per month in Ovidiopol.

We also continue to develop creative and educational clubs such as “Me and the World,” a biology club, a creative workshop, and acting classes. These formats play an important role in children’s lives, helping them better understand the world around them, develop creative thinking, communication skills, and self-confidence. Through creativity and exploration, children are able to safely express their emotions, which is especially important in conditions of increased stress.

This comprehensive approach is particularly important as children are living under constant stress and anxiety. Integrating psychosocial support elements into every activity helps reduce tension, create a sense of safety, and gradually stabilize children’s emotional state.

Odesa

The children’s center in Odesa demonstrates a high level of activity and consistency. On average, 65 classes were held per month, with approximately 520 visits per month.

Over three months, a total of 176 classes were conducted, reaching approximately 1,408 visits.

A total of 40 unique children participated in the activities, ensuring consistent engagement, development, and individual attention for each participant.

Ovidiopol

In Ovidiopol, activities were held in a more small-group format, allowing for more individual attention to each child. On average, 12 classes were held per month, with approximately 110 visits per month.

Over three months, a total of 36 classes were conducted, with 330 visits in total.

A total of 15 unique children participated, ensuring stable support and a trusting environment within the group.

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.