From 18 to 20 June, a team of Swiss-Ukrainian DECIDE project experts specialising in local self-government held public consultations in the Orzhytsia, Velyka Bahachka and Semenivka communities in the Poltava region. At the community's request, the experts provided guidance on preparing for the third phase of the senior specialised school reform,which involves the establishment of academic lyceums from 2027 onwards. The experts also discussed two draft laws aimed at improving

Summer is steadily gaining momentum, and in the meantime, we are continuing to share with you what we captured on camera in May as part of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) project. Today, we are focusing on the Dnipropetrovsk region! In the Solone community, children engaged in interesting reading every day, and watching cartoons at the film club helped them to reflect on bullying and learn how to overcome it. There were also many interactive activities. Psychologic

We are committed to learning and teaching so that as many children as possible feel safe in educational spaces and teachers can provide them with timely professional support. 41 practical psychologists and social educators from educational institutions completed the programme "Psychological Safety in Schools: Action Algorithms in Crisis Situations", which included a 45-hour training course entitled "The Educational Process in Conditions of Extreme Challenges: Psychological an

In the Mena community of the Chernihiv region, the Community Budget for Children's Dreams initiative, part of the Swiss-Ukrainian DECIDE project, has established several new facilities: a natural science laboratory called 'Modern Technology Hub' at the Kyselivka educational institution, an educational space named 'Smart Classroom' at the Feskivka Gymnasium, and an athletic field known as 'SportTime' at the Makoshyne general secondary education institution. This is the story o

Organising meals at school or kindergarten involves a whole system that must work effectively. There are numerous factors to consider, such as procurement, suppliers, sanitary standards and new menu requirements. It can sometimes be hard to know where to start. To address this, Prometheus has launched a new free online course called “Effective Сatering in Educational Institutions”. This professional development program is designed for everyone involved in organising food serv

45 IRC specialists and teachers working with children with special educational needs completed training on "Ensuring Quality Inclusive Education in General Secondary Education Institutions During Wartime". During the training, our educators examined approaches and trends in providing general secondary education to children with special educational needs during wartime. They also deepened their knowledge of how to provide inclusive education for these children and create condi

The key events in our educational centres in the Zaporizhzhia region during May were part of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP). Zaporizhzhia community In the Zaporizhzhia community, children: - received psychological support; - worked on correcting dyscalculia with the help of kinesthetic exercises; - read interesting books and watched educational cartoons, and watched videos about safety in the film club; - created a branch of viburnum from plasticine and talked abo

On June 6, 2025, the Odesa Regional Council approved the Strategy for the Recovery and Development of the Odesa Region, along with an action plan. This marks a significant step forward, as the region's roadmap now outlines a shared vision for the future, along with its goals and priorities. The document is the result of over a year and a half of collaborative efforts involving 82 communities, civil society representatives, businesses, experts, and educators. In 2023, the DECI

It was a hot May in the Odesa region, with our educational centres, which are part of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP), buzzing with activity. Tarutyne community The following activities took place here: — interactive games and team quests; — art therapy classes and creative workshops; — helping children overcome educational difficulties; — easy and fun English in action; — working with psychologists and creating a space of trust. There were also classes in which st

Let us take a look back at May and how educational spaces operated within the framework of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP). Let us begin our journey in the Poltava region! We caught up on educational losses, studied English, received various forms of psychological support and played different games — we have got into the habit of spending time like this. Here are some interesting facts about our communities. Here are some interesting facts about our communities. ·