The Program "Healthy Lifestyle"

This month, we summarized  the first results of the training sessions. At our request, the guys drew pictures of their class and most memorable  trainings.

All the participants were awarded. The guys opened their gifs with impatience, especially candies with wishes!

Here are some of the statements of schoolchildren:

"Most of all I remember an exercise where we threw balls in the basket! It was so much fun.

"And I liked all the exercises! But especially when we were building a tower out of paper. I've never done it before! ".

"During the training, I learned that some of my classmates are smart and some fun."

  Social Аction

On April 23rd was held the sixth annual concert 

"World of Big Hearts"

Our celebration  united children of different  ages and features. Hundreds of  boys and girls flocked to the fun Toy arranged by University students- volunteers. A variety of stations struck imagination: crossword puzzles, mazes, crossing, bowling, arm wrestling these are only some examples of competitions, in which children can test their dexterity and ingenuity.

The luckiest received for their efforts chips that can be redeemed for great prizes: toys, coloring books, bubbles, balls, etc. There were extraordinary services: dancing lessons,origami workshops. Master barbers did girls pigtails and boys drew funny pictures on the faces. Merry gypsy offered sweets with the predictions.

All the guys waited for the concert. How many bright stars  lit up on the stage that day! This year, we had people who participated in our concert before  as well as enchanting debut of new members! This year we had musicians and 

dancers from boarding schools, colleges and music schools. Traditionally opened and closed the concert pupils from the "Kangaroo» program and the staff from the  "Florence" Centre.

After the concert, we have not seen a single person who would be left without a smile and good mood! We are delighted that this year's "World of Big Hearts" became a territory of friendship, support and good feelings! More than 500 children and adults participated in the event!

       The Program "Kangaroo"

During the month, 18 children attended  the "Kangaroo" program. The program began attending a new child with delayed speech development.

This month, we provided 3 individual counseling how to correct aggressive behavior of children.

We continued classes on hippotherapy. Our kids are happy to communicate with the horse, walked in the park, playing outdoor games.

In April, we are actively engaged in planting flowers in  flowerbeds. 

Our kids  planted daisies and lilies, watered them and soft the ground. Children with great pleasure  help adults and have proven to be true gardeners.

 April turned out for the children of the "Kangaroo" to be  generous with gifts. Parents brought wonderful bright toys. In addition, we  have a great cover for puppet theater performances and decorations are already prepared for performances. And we have got new dining tables, very comfortable and practical. Special gifts for the kids were colorful costumes of fairytale characters and amazingly lifelike figures of wild animals and birds from Canada. The guys were just delighted with these gifts and we have the feeling of immense gratitude for all the gifts that we have the opportunity to get!

In order to disseminate information about the necessity to integrate people with special needs into society, we took part in the morning program of the local TV - "Cava. Ranok. Positive."

       Participation in Seminars, Conferences

This month we continued Balint groups for department heads of social work agencies for elderly people and children with special needs. This time,  two groups took part (total of 28 people). One group is working throughout the year, the second group met for the first time. Participants noted the importance of  Balint groups for stress relief, further professional growth, the formation of like-minded team.

        The Students' Practicum

In April, we hosted students (major Social Work), 4th year of study.  University students helped daily in our work, taking part in the preparation and conducting classes for children from the "Kangaroo" program.

Students also  helped us in preparing and holding a large integrative concert "World of  Big Hearts."

At the end of practice students have shared with us their impressions: "Before this practice I have not had such an experience of close contact with children. With them, I learned patience, more exposure. Also, I was able to enrich my knowledge, to see new ways of working. It would be very interesting to continue working with children. "

        The Program "We are just like you!"

This time the boys from the detention centre decided to play football against Uni students (usually we had mixed teams). How we were surprised to see the improved  play of teens. From the first minutes of the game the score was 3: 0 in favor of adolescents. By the end of the game, students have not been able to get ahead, losing 10: 6. Teens won the game!!! That was the result of constant trainings. Keep it up! University students promised to train a month to get revenge.