In Zelenodolsk, the "Voices of Children" Foundation Has Established a Playroom for Children

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At the Zelenodolsk Center for Extracurricular Education in the Dnipro region, the "Voices of Children" Charitable Foundation has established a children's playroom for the city's youth council. Now, children can enjoy quality time with friends in a nurturing environment.

Zelenodolsk is a front-line city, suffering from Russian shelling. Unfortunately, kindergartens and schools operate remotely, depriving children of opportunities to socialize with peers. To address this need, the “Voices of Children” foundation decided to create a unique socialization and entertainment space for children by setting up a playroom,
says Alla Shyrshyna, head of the humanitarian direction at "Voices of Children".

The playroom underwent renovations, including restroom repairs, and is furnished with bean bag chairs, a flip chart, children's furniture, and more. Children eagerly spend time in the playroom and organize movie nights.

The Zelenodolsk municipal territorial community began collaborating with the “Voices of Children” Charitable Foundation back in 2023. At that time, children and teenagers received educational gadgets. However, the most impactful project was the establishment of a psychological relief room for children. Local psychologists and teachers now work with children there. In addition, members of the military personnel and residents from neighboring communities attend the sessions,
notes Zelenodolsk mayor Dmytro Neveselyi.

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