On July 28 in Nadvoyna at the "Naftovik" stadium within the framework of a partnership project between the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the All-Ukrainian Foundation "Child Rights Protection" called "Open Football Lessons," psychological and social support was provided to children internally displaced persons and local children who have suffered from the war. This social project has been implemented in Ivano-Frankivsk region for the second time this year after Halych.

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The mayor of Nadvoyna, Zinoviy Andriyovich, and the project coordinator from the Ukrainian Football Association, Yevgeniy Stolitenko, addressed the audience with welcoming words. Also participating in the event were the first deputy head of the oblast football association Taras Klim, the deputy head and executive director of the oblast football association Vasyl Sychora, and the head of the Nadvoyna district football association Ruslan Nesteruk.

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After the ceremonial part, the stadium was fully handed over to more than 80 children. The festival began with a dynamic warm-up session, followed by various fun football games, competitions, and contests for the children led by instructors. The football field was divided into six sectors, each of which had a volunteer coach working alongside an assistant.

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The "Open Football Lessons" also included components of psychological support and training on safe behavior in wartime conditions and their consequences—minimizing risks from explosive hazards, mines, emergencies, etc.

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Each participating team received a large number of footballs and sports equipment, while each child received a t-shirt, baseball cap, bracelet, project diploma, as well as drawing kits.