Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Slovenia
The President's Spouse Visits the City of Izmail in Ukraine
In Izmail, a Ukrainian port city on the Danube, a psychosocial assistance project for children is being implemented by the Slovenian Philanthropy in collaboration with the Ukrainian NGO Zhiva-ya, under the coordination of ITF Enhancing Human Security. The project is co-funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
Izmail, Ukraine, 9 Sept 2024
Dr. Aleš Musar, the spouse of the President of Slovenia, visited one of the 24 schools participating in the project. He observed the conditions for conducting lessons during wartime, which partly take place in school shelters. He met with the principal, teachers, parents, and volunteers involved in this humanitarian initiative. Dr. Musar joined the children during a beekeeping lesson, where he shared the story of famous Slovenian Mr. Anton Janša, the first beekeeper of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
During his visit, he attended the Izmail Volunteer Festival, where various schools showcased their work. Over 500 teachers have participated in the project, which has already helped more than 2,000 children. Dr. Musar addressed the large gathering at the festival in Izmail's central park, a frequent target of Russian attacks—the latest of which occurred on the day of the Slovenian delegation's arrival. The delegation included Slovenia's Ambassador to Ukraine, Amb. Mateja Prevolšek, and the ITF director, Amb. Tomaž Lovrenčič.
After meeting with volunteers from the Zhiva-ya NGO, the Slovenian delegation visited Izmail University. They first held discussions with students, followed by meetings with the university leadership and professors, who have actively contributed to the psychosocial assistance project for children.
