A charity event brought together children from various vulnerable groups in Chernivtsi

On April 24, a charity event was held at the Chernivtsi Special School No. 4, bringing together children from various vulnerable groups.

The charity event was organized by the public organization YOUTH. SCIENCE. SPORT. HEALTHY MOVEMENT OF UKRAINE, the Faculty of Physical Culture and Human Health, the Department of Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and First Aid, the University Football Club of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, and the administration of the institution.

The event was aimed at increasing the level of children’s physical activity and physical development, encouraging them to play sports, supporting their mental well-being, as well as fostering a sense of patriotism and embodying national and European values.

The program of the event included: exercises and games to develop coordination; psychological trainings for personal growth of children; rehabilitation exercises on fitness mats; meetings with famous athletes to motivate and inspire schoolchildren; activities that contribute to the formation of life principles and values.

The opening of the charity event was attended by the head of the public organization YOUTH. SCIENCE. SPORT. HEALTHY MOVEMENT OF UKRAINE, PhD in Physical Education and Sports, Associate Professor Yaroslav Halan; Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, PhD in Physical Education and Sports, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Culture and Health Fundamentals Olena Moroz; assistant of the Department of Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and First Aid Yana Rotar; head coach of the CNU football team Andriy Korolianchuk; director of the institution Lyudmyla Zaremba, deputy director for educational work Victoria Teleshman and physical education teacher Tetiana Yakimchuk.

A demonstration performance in Taekwondo was presented by Kateryna Pashniuk, a student majoring in 017 Physical Culture and Sports.

In a difficult time when Ukraine is facing significant challenges, Yaroslav Galan emphasized the extreme importance of charity events for children from different regions of Ukraine. Such initiatives become possible thanks to the activity and indifference of organizers and patrons. In today’s environment, these events are of particular importance, allowing children to feel real support and care.

Olena Moroz conducted a patriotic exercise during which the children actively used the flags of Ukraine and the European Union, feeling that they belonged to a large European family. Andriy Korolianchuk organized a master class with football elements, where children could try and improve their sports skills.

Daniela Palamariuk, under the guidance of Yana Rotar, conducted a set of rehabilitation exercises for children, demonstrating the importance of physical therapy and occupational therapy.

The “volunteer leaders” played a key role in organizing and conducting the event, demonstrating their skills and knowledge in working with vulnerable groups of children. Thanks to their training and experience, these volunteers not only effectively assisted at the event but also continuously improved their knowledge and skills in organizing and conducting similar initiatives to ensure better support and protection for children.

The culmination of the charity event was the drawing of a large picture where each little participant could leave his or her mark by painting it in the colors of the flags of Ukraine and the European Union, symbolizing unity and hope.

At the end of the event, all the children received commemorative medals and sweet gifts from the organizers of the charity event and took a photo together to remember this wonderful day.

This event was made possible thanks to the support of our partner, Intelekt, an Internet provider.

The sports facilities of the institution were replenished with professional soccer balls donated by the University Football Club and the Chairman of the Alumni Association of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Professor Yuriy Moseychuk.

Such events not only strengthen the spirit of children, but also remind us all of the need to support each other at all times.

The charity event was held within the framework of the project “Development of Social and Psychological Strategies for the Adaptation and Integration of Displaced Children in Host Communities,” implemented by the Carpathian Foundation with the financial support of COFRA.