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13 НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Листопад 2022 ticipate in the camp August 7-12 on the site of the Spiritual Seminary of the Holy Spirit in Lviv. Spiritual, creative, and active programs engaged the children. A highlight was an excursion to the Zoopark Limpopo, where children were able to see exotic animals up close. The camp provided four nutritious meals, as well as snacks such as fruits, sweets, yogurt, ice cream, and a camp favorite, pizza. This specific site was chosen for its relative security from terroristic attacks, in a quiet, tranquil environment. During air sirens, counselors distracted youngsters with games, attempting to create a feeling of comfort. Lead - ers felt it was important to point out to the chil - dren that there were others in their situations – others who had experienced the loss of a par - ent and the fracture of a family. Conversations were a routine, and the inclusion of spiritual and religious activities helped with reflection. At the conclusion of the camp, the campers’ mothers and caretakers were grateful. Vera, the mother of a young child, said, “I sincerely thank every - one for the wonderful organization and unfor - gettable days spent at camp.... May the seeds that you have sown develop in the hearts of our children a hundred times.” ( translation ) During the summer, the UNWLA received a re - quest from Volodymyr Sahajdak, director of the Social Psychological Rehabilitation Center for Children in Kherson oblast, that the residents of his facility were in dire need of assistance. He ex - plained that 23 children resided on the premises, and an additional 35 are supported with food, hygiene and clothing necessities, and develop - mental guidance because they are living with relatives but not their immediate families. From the first day of the russian occupation, Director Sharing handmade “Ukrainian” bracelets at Father Ostapyuk’s camp. Enjoying a treat at the Social Psychological Rehabilitation Center for Children in Kherson oblast Sahajdak noted, the government “forgot about us and our needs. We were left without financial help. Food and up - keep of the center were forgotten. For three months, staff were not paid; all worked as volunteers.” ( translation ) How did they survive? Only through donations from local vol - unteers. Food, hygiene products, and some recreation for children were available. Therapies needed by the children were often missed. Although attempts were made to main - tain a schedule, proximity to the front lines limited outdoor play time. On a rotation basis, children were allowed out - side for 15 minutes a day to enjoy some fresh air. Every day, children found pieces of rockets, shells, and other evidence of war. When air sirens commenced, all rushed for cover from potential bombing. Since the Center received funds from the UNWLA, the children have had a more balanced diet, with occasional meat and dairy products. Fruits and vegetables are an occasional treat. The big question is, Will the children be going back to school? As of now, schools in this area of Kherson will not be functioning. It is hoped that a school in a nearby neighborhood will reopen, but a bus and gas will be needed to transport the children from the Center to the school. A solution has not yet been found. Director Sahajdak is thankful for the donation from the UNWLA. He believes in Ukraine and in victory, and loudly proclaims, “Slava Ukraini!” The Rodyna-Ukraina organization, featured in the October 2022 issue of Our Life (pages 20-22), has also been holding camps for children displaced by the war, with a key compo - nent being psychological intervention for the youngsters. Ap - proximately 500 children are benefiting from the program. As we know, the needs in Ukraine are vast. The programs de - scribed above are possible because our UNWLA members and families are a generous group. We rely on your continued sup - port and thank you for your generosity. Other programs benefitting from your donations will be featured in future issues of Our Life .
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