The NGO neemiya Ukraine is strongly committed to the development of the whole region. The main focus is on children and young people, especially orphans, children from poor backgrounds or with special needs, Roma and currently also fugitives.

The website of the Ukrainian nehemia team can be found here:  

www.edu4life.org 

Center for Child-Centered Education, Inclusion and Social Services

Training courses for teachers, social workers, administrative staff and foster parents on the topics of ‘inclusion’ and ‘child-centred education’ by international experts. In addition, model curricula for schools and corresponding teaching and learning materials are developed and made available.

Inclusive Primay School and Montessori Kindergarten

The first Montessori kindergarten in the region not only promotes the spiritual and social development of the individual children, but also focuses on early character training and the individual support of individual interests and talents.

With the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the first inclusive primary school in the region was established, based on the methods of Montessori education. Children with special educational needs receive only limited state support in Ukraine. The team in Uzhgorod helps affected families by providing support and training and promotes the inclusion of children in everyday social life

Resilience Centre for Families Affected by War

How should we respond to Russia’s never-ending war against Ukraine? Above all, how can we help the families who are directly and indirectly affected by the consequences of the war? Where psychological stress, trauma and anxiety disorders are on the rise and conflicts within families are increasing?
Since May 2024, the nehemia team in Ukraine has been developing ideas around a resilience centre for families to meet these challenges. ‘Resilience’ means the ability to master crises and use them as an opportunity for personal development. Specifically, specialists (teachers, social workers, psychologists, etc.) are to receive further training in trauma-oriented family support and practical seminars for families, accompanied by support services such as legal and financial advice.

Integration

Many war refugees from the east of the country come to the region around Uzhgorod. Their accompaniment, support and integration have become increasingly important in recent years.

Events

Every year, over 1,400 children take part in the multi-day Explorer Camps in summer, where children and young people are supported in their personal development and encouraged in a playful way.