With the onset of the war in Ukraine, the lives of adults and children became directly dependent on the availability of safe shelters throughout the country.
Most people had to wait for hours in cold, damp, and neglected basements.




We are shelters in educational institutions to become safe and multifunctional spaces for the learning, development, and leisure of children.
With the onset of the war in Ukraine, the lives of adults and children became directly dependent on the availability of safe shelters throughout the country.
Most people had to wait for hours in cold, damp, and neglected basements.
As Ukrainians actively returned to work and children went back to school and kindergartens, there arose a need to find new approaches to organizing safe spaces in educational institutions.
The Freedom Space project has set itself an ambitious goal - to arrange as many shelters for children as possible throughout Ukraine.
These shelters are intended not only to serve the protective function but also to ensure uninterrupted learning processes or provide recreational opportunities.
To facilitate effective and comfortable time spent, there are plans for educational and play zones.
In addition to the above, such places can be used in peacetime for hosting children's parties, birthdays, and other entertaining events.
The Freedom Space successfully launched with the support of the Charity Foun of People's Deputy Andriy Bohdanets "HELP TOGETHER" and the financial backing of the international partner Freedom Holding Corp.
Two educational institutions in Mykolaiv now have equipped shelters.
The basement premises of schools located in the Ingulsky district have been transformed into a safe and convenient space for children and teachers.
Importantly, residents of adjacent buildings can also use the shelters.
In Ternopil, the updated shelters in several educational institutions were inspected as part of the charitable project "Freedom Space." In particular, one of the shelters at the Western Ukrainian National University was renovated.
During the renovation, the wishes of the students and the leadership of the educational institution were also taken into account. For example, the walls were painted white to allow them to be painted later.
We hope that children will use it for its intended purpose as rarely as possible.
Recall that within the Freedom Space project, over 30 shelters have already been renovated throughout Ukraine. Thanks to the international partner of the Freedom Holding Corp project for the support.
As part of our Freedom Space project, with the support of the philanthropist Freedom Holding Corp, shelters were repaired in three schools in Kryvyi Rih city.
We share a video digest of their opening.
Motivates to study: benefactors renovated the shelter and purchased furniture for the Gymnasium in Chernihiv.
The charity project "Freedom Space" and an international organization took care of the safety of Chernihiv children.
* This is what the shelter looked like before the start of repair works, and very soon we will share pictures of the renovated and equipped space with you. It will serve all participants in the educational process not only as a shelter during air alerts but also as a great place for educational events and leisure activities.
The Freedom Space project is designed to provide children with a feeling of safety and comfort even during air alerts.
Being in the shelter ensures continuous learning processes and provides positive emotions that help protect children's mental well-being from stress.
The shelter improvement is carried out in collaboration with the State Emergency Service (SES) personnel.
Installing a quality ventilation system, electrical work, creating full-fledged sanitary facilities, and ensuring water supply are just a few of the things we are doing.
Freedom Space prioritizes the peace and safety of little Ukrainians in its activities.
That's why we personally scrutinize contractors, control every payment, cancel dubious expenses, and purchase quality children's rugs, soft toys, projectors, and beanbag chairs.
The shelters we renovate will become islands of comfort and safety, where one can hide from the horrors of war.
We do everything in our power to protect and preserve the childhood of our little ones.
Little Ukrainians will be grateful to you for your care.