Child Protection Ukraine Project #73869

Inclusive Resource Center "Without Borders"

by CodeIT4Life

Project Report | Apr 8, 2026
Update on initial materials purchase

By Ilona Ismailova | Project leader

Overview

After being completely destroyed by a missile strike in 2022, the Inclusive Resource Center “Without Borders” in Derhachi, Kharkiv region, was rebuilt by our Foundation to provide offline support for children with special educational needs. Today, as we expand the Center, we are responding to the growing needs of around 200 children who require regular, high-quality, and safe developmental support.

Initial materials purchase

With donor support, we purchased 14 specialized developmental sets ($340) to support sensory processing, speech, cognitive, motor, and numeracy skills.

Types of Materials and Their Purpose

Sensory development tools (tactile hand and foot trainers) → stimulate tactile sensory systems and improve body awareness
Speech and communication tools (rainbow bells, category games, recording buttons for ABA therapy) → support speech, vocabulary, and communication skills
Cognitive and classification games (sorting sets, counting kits) → develop logical thinking, categorization, generalization, and early math skills
Fine motor and coordination tools (bolts & nuts sets, sensory bags, labyrinths) → improve hand-eye coordination and motor planning
Early math tools (caterpillar counting game) → support counting, sequencing, and numeracy skills

Impact so far

Even at this early stage, the sets are already making a difference: children are more engaged, sessions are interactive, and specialists can provide individualized support. Up to 100 sessions per month benefit dozens of children regularly. These tools are especially important in a frontline community, providing a safe, development-oriented environment for children under stress.

What’s next

The next step is to fully equip the expanded space with professional sensory and developmental equipment (simulators) in newly arranged rooms for rehabilitation specialists. This will allow children to further develop their sensory systems, motor skills, and cognitive abilities, ensuring sustainable, high-quality offline support, social integration, confidence, and independence.

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