In the Kharkiv region, teachers are learning tools to support children as part of an educational project

An educational project by the NGO Responsible Citizens, implemented jointly with the international organization Save the Children with the support of the European Union, is ongoing in the Kharkiv region. The project is aimed at supporting children and families affected by the war.

“This project will enable more than two thousand students to receive free catch-up classes to help them make up for learning losses. These are children who travel from across the region. Some of them may spend up to three hours on the road to attend these classes and fulfill their greatest wish – to have an education,” says Olena Bieloliptseva, Project Coordinator at the NGO Responsible Citizens.

As part of the project, a two-day training was held for educators, representatives of educational institutions, and social service professionals. During the training, participants practiced response procedures for situations in which a child may need additional protection or assistance.

“Today, our teachers are undergoing professional development. This is a professional training with experienced trainers. They explain the psychosocial support component, what referral means, when and based on what signs action should be taken, and whom to notify,” says Olena Bieloliptseva.

The training also covered cooperation between educational institutions, child protection services, social services, and other relevant professionals.

For educators, this knowledge is part of the professional tools they can use in their daily work with students. After all, an educational environment is a place where a child can receive support and be heard.

The project is implemented by the NGO Responsible Citizens in partnership with Save the Children and funded by the European Union.

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