Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Slovenia
Artworks by Ukrainian Children from Izmail Displayed at Primary School Livada in Ljubljana
During a September visit to Izmail, Ukraine, Dr. Aleš Musar, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, attended a volunteer fair organized by schools participating in a psychosocial support project for children. This initiative, implemented by Slovenian Philanthropy in collaboration with the Ukrainian NGO Zhiva YA and coordinated by ITF Enhancing Human Security, aims to support children affected by the war.
Ljubljana, 3 Oct 2024
At the fair, children from 11 schools presented their handmade creations, many of which were gifted to Dr. Musar. When asked by a journalist from Southern Ukraine Television what he planned to do with these gifts, Dr. Musar promised to ensure they would be displayed in a Slovenian school.
In October, during a training session in Slovenia for volunteers from the Ukrainian organization Zhiva YA, Dr. Musar fulfilled his promise with the help of Livada Primary School in Ljubljana. A display case in the school’s entrance hall now showcases the souvenirs created by children from Izmail.
On the first day of the exhibition, Ukrainian volunteers, who are implementing the psychosocial support project in Izmail with assistance thanks to a donation from Slovenia, visited the school to view the display. This collaboration highlights the strong humanitarian ties between Slovenia and Ukraine, as well as the importance of supporting children through creative and psychosocial initiatives.
