Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko Visits the Divosvit Children’s House
20 September 2007 13:20
September 20, 2007, representatives of the Ukraine 3000 International Charitable Fund headed by Head of the Supervisory Board of the Fund Kateryna Yushchenko visited the Divosvit Children’s House in Mukachevo. Among the participants of the visit were Head of the Zakarpattia Oblast State Administration Oleh Havashi, Secretary of the Mukacheve City Council Zoltan Lendiel, Head of the Board of Directors of the Ukraine 3000 Fund Oleksandr Maksymchuk, Director of the Fund’s Medical Programs Vira Pavliuk, Head of the hospital’s Board of Trustees Oksana Baloha, representatives of the local authorities and Ukraine 3000 Fund.
Accompanied by director of the children’s house Myroslava Lendiel, the guests took a tour of the house and familiarized themselves with its work. Mrs. Yushchenko visited the playrooms and recreation rooms, talking to the children staying in Dyvosvit. Mrs. Kateryna also had a brief meeting with the management and pedagogues. Besides, she met with 5-year-old Anhelina Usatenko, who in 2006 was the face of the promo campaign of the Children’s Hospital of the Future project.
On behalf of the Ukraine 3000 International Charitable Fund Mrs.Yushchenko donated to Dyvosvit a stereo system, educational materials, and stationery.
Addressing those present, Mrs. Yushchenko recalled that she, together with Ukraine 3000 Fund members, had been present at the Dyvosvit Children’s House unveiling ceremony. “I’m happy to be here today and see that the children live in perfect conditions, that they are loved and cared about,” she said. Mrs. Kateryna wished all children to grow up to be worthy citizens of their country.
Kateryna Yushchenko also thanked Anhelina Usachenko. She said that, in spite of her age, the girl had already done a lot for her country. “Anhelina’s face is familiar to almost all Ukrainians,” she said. “She has become a symbol of hope. We expect that, when we build this hospital, thousands of children requiring our help will be granted this hope.” Mrs. Yushchenko gave to Anhelina a children’s computer and a big stuffed toy.
After that, the children gave a small concert for the guests.
The Dyvosvit Children’s House was unveiled in Mukachevo in March 2006 in the presence of Mrs. Yushchenko and Ukraine 3000 Fund representatives. It hosts orphaned children, children deprived of parents’ care, and children from big and deprived families. The house has three preschool groups (50 children), each having a separate bedroom, dining room, and playroom. The children’s house has a medical room, isolation box, admission department, gym, musical room, and games store. Its staff includes 16 pedagogues, 9 teacher’s assistants, 9 tutor’s assistants, and maintenance staff. Every group has a playground with pergolas.
Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko and members of the Ukraine 3000 International Charitable Fund are staying in Zakarpattia for a one-day working trip. A visit to the Zakarpattia Oblast Children’s Hospital is also on the agenda.
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