Recovery in Germany.
Children from the Kurilivska and Savinska communities visited the Hoher Hain camp.
DonateIn August 2024
19 children from Kharkiv region had an incredible opportunity to visit a recreational camp in Germany. For children and teenagers from the frontline and de-occupied communities, this trip became a real chance to feel the taste of a happy childhood again, find new friends and feel the care of others. Every day, the children of Kharkiv region face the consequences of a full-scale invasion, experiencing stress and uncertainty in their everyday lives. This journey gave children the joy and serenity back, and also restored faith in themselves and trust in the world around them.
The purpose of the project:
- To help children affected by the war to restore their psycho-emotional state.
- To give children positive emotions and help them to distract themselves from daily stresses.
- To promote socialization and establishment of friendly relations with peers.
- To support the development of creative abilities and the discovery of new talents among children.
- To involve children in cultural exchange, expansion of their outlook and knowledge about the world.
Realization
Every day at the Hoher Hain camp was filled with activities that helped the children regain the joy of life. From morning exercises, swimming in the pool, archery to playing table tennis, volleyball and kart racing – children were able to be children again, free from tension and fears. And in the evenings, fun parties with dances and karaoke awaited them, which allowed them to forget about all their worries.
The program provided conditions for children to discover their talents. They participated in drawing workshops, played intellectual quizzes, shared stories of their home communities, talked about their cherished dreams, and even organized a flash mob together with German children. These moments of unity created unforgettable impressions and laid the foundations for true friendship. Also, the children saw that true friendship knows no boundaries.
Children also had the opportunity to go on excursions:
a fascinating walk through old Dresden and getting to know the historic fresco “The Fürstenzug” (eng: “Procession of Princes”);
a visit to the animal park in Limbach-Oberfrohna, where they saw penguins and capybara for the first time;
a trip to one of the magnificent castles of Saxony;
an excursion to Weimar, where children visited the Goethe Museum, saw his residence and an exhibition about the life of the great writer.
