Safe Ukrainian Childhood
The spaces created within the “Safe Ukrainian Childhood” project aim to socialize children in the conditions of war. They are already successfully operating in Derhachy and the village of Savyntsy in the Kharkiv region.
The Project's Goal
After more than three years of remote learning and the experiences during the full-scale invasion, children need live interaction with peers and the development of communication skills.
We create spaces of free thoughts and happy children!
The rooms are designed for children aged 4 to 16. The spaces operate daily on a flexible schedule, usually from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Parents can leave their children for a few hours, during which time they will engage in leisure activities with peers and educators.
Workshops on various themes, initiated by both the CodeIT4life team and community representatives where the space operates, also take place in the room.
- In just half a year of the Safe Space's operation in Derhachy, about 60 events of diverse topics have been organized (from art therapy to teenagers creating business projects).
- During this period, there have been more than 1000 visits by children to our spaces.
In addition to spaces for children’s leisure, the rooms are used as a safe venue for community events, such as graduations and final bell ceremonies. They can also be used at any time as a “Point of Resilience.” We are pleased that the room has become a versatile tool in the hands of the community.
Furthermore, a space with a focus on sports is also functional, allowing children to engage in various types of activities.
We plan to expand the network of rooms in populated areas of the Kharkiv region, specifically in Chuhuiv, Pechenihy, and others.
We are open to cooperation in any form.
Let’s make the childhood of Ukrainian children happy together!
