Kits for Kids: in the caring embrace of Caritas-Spes Ukraine
The right to education is a fundamental right of every child in a constitutional democratic society. Today, for Ukrainian children, this right is grossly violated by the war. And the problem is not only in the destruction of many schools and kindergartens.
As a result of the war, jobs are being lost and homes are being destroyed, people are being forced to move, and many families are facing a drastic and long-term deterioration in their quality of life. In such conditions, when every penny counts, preparing a child for the new school year becomes an additional, often almost unbearable financial burden for the whole family.
Olena Shevchuk, Project Manager of the Emergency Appeal project:
"Behind every number in our reports is a personal story, often the story of an entire family or several generations. This understanding of this makes us feel responsible and drives us to help for the better. We have gathered short interviews with the participants of our Programmes, who calmly and with a strong sense of dignity share with us their stories, thoughts and plans for the future. This sincerity inspires deep respect for the heroines of our stories, as well as for those who continue to raise children, look after elderly relatives, or simply help their neighbours. That is, to those people who, despite the current challenges, are defending Ukraine and working for the country's well-being.
The educational component of the Project is ongoing, and our next programmes will focus on middle and high school students and teachers. Education in Ukraine often takes place under the sound of air raid sirens, in shelters or remotely. Middle and high school students need technology, namely tablets, which will allow them to study online and do their homework in a more convenient way.
Teachers are adapting the teaching process to meet the requirements of today's reality by introducing various formats, including additional video materials and interactive tasks. That is why they need technical support in the form of laptops, as they continue to teach children despite all odds."
