As part of the “Carpathian Shift” initiative, schoolchildren will spend three weeks at a health resort in the Uzhhorod region. In total, the region plans to host more than 1,700 children from combat zones for rehabilitation.
The Zakarpattia region welcomed another group of young guests from Ukraine’s frontline regions. A total of 110 children arrived from the Sumy region, which suffers daily from enemy artillery strikes and shelling.
Miroslav Biletsky, head of the Transcarpathian Regional Military Administration, announced the start of the health camp season for the children.
A packed program: excursions, sports, educational activities, and psychological support
For 21 days, the schoolchildren will stay at the “Uzhanski Kupeli” health resort, located in a picturesque corner of the Uzhhorod district:
- Health and active leisure: the children can look forward to educational excursions to notable sites in Transcarpathia, regular sports training, tournaments, creative workshops, and interactive classes;
- Educational Program: The health resort has created all the necessary conditions so that students can continue their education uninterrupted according to the school curriculum;
- Psychological support: Qualified psychological support specialists will work with the children to help them overcome the effects of chronic stress and anxiety caused by the war.
The Scope of the “Carpathian Shift” Project
As emphasized by Myroslav Biletsky, head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration, the main goal of the initiative is to give children from frontline communities the opportunity to experience peace, take a break from the sounds of sirens and explosions, recharge their energy, and make new friends in a safe environment.
In total, as part of the project, Transcarpathia is preparing to host and provide health and wellness programs for over 1,700 children from frontline and de-occupied territories of Ukraine.
Source: Transcarpathian Regional Military Administration / Regional Military Administration Head Myroslav Biletsky.
