Within the framework of psychological and social support for children of internally displaced persons (IDPs), children of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers, and war-affected children, the Ukrainian Football Association with the support of Common Goal and the Association of Cross-Cultural Projects (Denmark) in spring continues the project "Open Football Lessons."

Photo by the press service of the UAF

"Open Football Lessons" is:

— psychological and social support for children of IDPs, children of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers, and war-affected children;

— uniting and friendship between children of IDPs and local children, social integration;

— an inclusive environment where participants are independent of their abilities, gender, as well as the participation of children with special educational needs;

— knowledge about safety in wartime conditions;

— philosophy of mass football — joy from playing instead of results at any cost;

— fostering a healthy lifestyle;

— development of volunteering;

— activation of local communities through cross-sectoral networks (teachers, coaches, psychologists, security experts, parents, youth leaders, local authorities, patrons and others).

Photo by the press service of the UAF

According to preliminary information from regional football associations, in spring 2023, the project will be implemented in these communities:

— Vinnytsia Oblast — Demkivka and Severinivska communities of Trostianets;

— Zhytomyr Oblast — Lubartiv and Korosten communities;

— Kyiv Oblast — Bila Tserkva community;

— Kirovohrad Oblast — Perevirnyavsk and Oleksandrivska communities;

— Poltava Oblast — Mirhorod community (2 projects for different participants);

— Cherkasy Oblast — Zolotonosha and Kamianka communities;

— Chernihiv Oblast — Chernihiv community (2 projects for different participants).