Проект з реінтеграції дітей

The project for the reintegration of children who were returned from the occupation and deportation to the Russian Federation has been running for over two years. During this time, we have provided assistance to 391 children. And we continue to do so.

The project’s specialists and experts have heard many life stories from children. About life under occupation, fear and danger due to studying in a Ukrainian school online in secret, about the difficult path of returning home. These are sad, but at the same time hopeful stories. The courage and resilience of our children is impressive. Despite what they have experienced, they dream of a bright future: they want to study freely, communicate, find friends, and fulfill their dreams.

Our support includes material, financial and psychological assistance. Case managers provide returned children with the most necessary things.

What we do:

• provide food and shelter (if necessary);
• provide material assistance;
• provide financial assistance;
• provide psychological assistance;
• compensate the cost of renting a family’s home for up to three months (if necessary).

How our specialists work:

• Case managers are in contact with children and their families.

• Psychologists work with the child until he or she adapts to the new conditions. Psychological assistance is also provided to other family members, if necessary. After all, the emotional state of the child depends on the general background of the family.

The return of each child is a significant event for us. After all, it means that another child will be safe, in a place where they care about protecting their rights.

The “Smile of UA” project is implemented in cooperation with UNICEF Ukraine, the Office of the Ombudsman of Ukraine, and the Coordination Center for the Development of Family Education and Child Care.