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On April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday, a day of peace and reflection for Christians worldwide, our city of Sumy suffered one of the deadliest attacks since the beginning of the full-scale war. Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of … Continued

We are excited to announce the release of the new brochure, “A Ray of Light: Caring for Yourself and Loved Ones in Crisis Situations,” developed by the NGO “Lifelong Learning Centre” to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those affected … Continued

As part of a short-term project aimed at providing mental support to the population, three online sessions were conducted, offering participants a deeper understanding of their emotions, practical coping strategies, and a sense of community support. Our topics: “Loss and … Continued

On January 25–26, 2025, a partnership meeting was held in Kyiv, organized by the DVV International Representative Office in Ukraine as part of the project “Enhancing the Professionalization of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) Centers in Europe.” The event was … Continued

On January 23, 2025, Viktoriia Sukhareva and Halyna Dmytrenko delivered a lecture titled “Stress, Resources, and Self-Regulation Methods for Yourself and Those Around You” to representatives of the executive bodies of Sumy City Council. The session focused on vital aspects … Continued

On January 22, 2025, as part of the collaboration between the NGO Lifelong Learning Centre and Sumy State University, an lecture titled “Managing Stress, PTSD, and the Protocol for Working with Acute Stress Reaction Effects” was held for students of … Continued

On January 15, 2025, the staff of Preschool Educational Institution No. 1 “Romashka” had the opportunity to participate in a training dedicated to mental health, conducted by Halyna Dmytrenko, a leading specialist and psychologist at the Sumy Regional Clinical Hospital … Continued

From December 2–5, 2024, the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6), organized by UNESCO in partnership with Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, brought together 700 participants, including policymakers, mayors, lifelong learning experts, educators, researchers, and representatives of NGOs … Continued

On December 5-6, 2024, the XIII Civil Society Development Forum “(You)STAND” took place, becoming one of the largest platforms for dialogue between civil society, businesses, media, government authorities, local self-government, and the international donor community. The event gathered over 4,000 … Continued

From October 2023 to December 2024, the project “Reintegration of War Veterans through Educational Opportunities” aimed to facilitate the reintegration of veterans and their families through education, psychological support, and skill development for professional and personal growth. Key Project Outcomes: … Continued