New Educational Hub in Mykolaiv Region Supports Vulnerable Kids

An Educational Hub, a modern space created for education, socialization, and psychological support for children who are unable to attend school offline, has opened in the Mykolaiv region.

This was reported by the press service of the Voznesensk city authorities.

The educational hub was set up in Voznesensk secondary school No. 6. Special emphasis is placed on supporting internally displaced persons, children with disabilities and members of socially vulnerable groups. The opening was attended by representatives of local authorities, international organizations and the educational community.

According to Mayor Yevhen Velychko, the opening of the Education Hub is not just an event, but a new stage in the development of community education. "In difficult times, children need support, and the community needs effective solutions.

Thanks to this project, we provide children with the opportunity to learn, develop, and feel safe. I thank everyone who contributed to the creation of this space - our partners, educators, and international organizations. Together we are creating the future!" emphasized Velychko.

The educational hub offers:

• Access to online education for those who cannot study full-time.
• Psychological support for children and their families.
• Classes for adaptation and integration of IDPs.
• Space for learning, creativity and communication.

The project was implemented by the Association for Innovative and Digital Education (AIDE) in cooperation with Helpcode Italia and funded by the Italian Agency for Cooperation Development (AIX).

In addition, a temporary educational center for students affected by the armed aggression was set up in Mykolaiv region. The center has everything necessary for comfortable learning: in addition to core subjects, children can attend clubs, workshops, media literacy training, mine safety courses, and receive career counseling.

In addition, the first culinary hub designed for professional training of cooks was launched in the Mykolaiv region. More than UAH 11 million was allocated to equip it. The new center will help school and kindergarten cooks to retrain and master the new food system.

Анна Бальчінос