By Eliza Popova
“When Europe is said in Europe, they mean well -being, opportunities, development. In Ukraine, we now mean physical survival. When Europe is said to be "the future", it is a prospect for years. We sometimes narrow the meaning of this phrase to "Live tomorrow. " This was done by our reality Russian invasion. And children are the most vulnerable hostages, ”the presidential wife said. Elena Zelenskaya stressed that now 44 % of Ukrainian children have signs of potential PTSD.
This is the data of the Future Index. In addition, according to UNICEF, almost 70 % of young Ukrainians do not have access to proper nutrition and housing. “But even in such circumstances, all parents, all responsible adults, countries have made a fundamental decision - to give children a full childhood. And, importantly, the same decision was made by the state. I am sincerely glad that all the directions of European guarantees are in my work as the president's wife and in my work, ”she added.
In particular, the first lady informed about the implementation of school nutrition reform, the activities of the Foundation of Elena Zelenskaya in the arrangement of shelters in schools and kindergartens, the opening of superhero schools, the construction of housing for large families and the planned opening of youth centers of psychological support for this year. “I thank the EU and our partners and at the same time appeal to the Ukrainians who are guaranteed on the ground.
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