An additional 1. 5 billion Norwegian kroner (about $150 million) will be allocated for electricity and heating. The funds come through the EU Investment Framework for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Norway. They were met by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who declared support for Ukraine.
A Therapeutic Garden has been opened at VDNH in Kyiv, designed to support the recovery of veterans and everyone who needs it. The garden, which is always accessible, is a pilot project within the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space.
US First Lady Melania Trump is concerned about the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on children and continues to work on reuniting them with their parents.
Over the past five years, 207 pediatric transplants have been performed in Ukraine, 87 of which were carried out at Okhmatdyt. The youngest patient was 4 months old, and 19-year-old Polina Kostrytsia received a donor liver from her brother.
A Resilience Center has opened in Kaniv, which won the "School of Community Leaders" competition. The project, worth UAH 1.5 million, will provide psychosocial support to veterans, IDPs, and other community residents.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska discussed support for Ukrainian children with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The meeting in Kyiv focused on the psychological and social adaptation of children, as well as humanitarian projects.
Princess Anne visited Kyiv, where she met with President Zelenskyy and the First Lady. She laid a teddy bear at the memorial for fallen children and also met with female police officers and members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy thanked the people of the United States, Donald and Melania Trump for their support of Ukraine. He emphasized that this cooperation brings peace and security closer.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Melania Trump, discussing child protection. Zelenska thanked her for supporting Ukraine and for her attention to children affected by the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in New York. The parties discussed Sweden's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and support for school meal reform.
The First Ladies of the USA and Ukraine, Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, held a bilateral meeting on September 23. The meeting took place after several appeals from Olena Zelenska to Melania Trump.
Olena Zelenska reported that thanks to the joint efforts of Ukraine and its partners, 1625 children abducted by the occupiers have been returned from Russia. According to her, at this rate, it will take 50 years to return all the children.
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is taking place at a crucial moment for Ukraine and the world. President Zelenskyy's speech, the International Crimea Platform summit, and a Security Council meeting on Ukraine are scheduled.
According to the WHO, every 40 seconds one person in the world loses their life to suicide, and every 2 seconds someone attempts it. Olena Zelenska's program "How are you?" emphasizes the importance of support and awareness to prevent suicides.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to the first ladies of Finland and Estonia, as well as to the first gentleman of Denmark. This happened during the fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in Kyiv.
Seven first ladies will arrive at the Fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in Kyiv. Melania Trump will not participate, but will meet with Olena Zelenska in New York.
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited educational institutions in Chernihiv region, where she discussed the school nutrition reform. She emphasized the importance of quality nutrition for children and expanding opportunities for free meals.
In August, four new Ukrainian-language audio guides appeared in museums in Amsterdam, Portugal, Hungary, and Berlin. This became part of First Lady Olena Zelenska's project to Ukrainize world landmarks.
Almost half of Ukrainian children show signs of potential PTSD, which affects their learning. This leads to difficulties with concentration, sleep, and behavior.
Almost half of Ukrainians experience high levels of stress, but 73% have a reserve of resilience. Children and adolescents are a vulnerable category, with 34% nervous about exams and 27% about air raid alerts.
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with the Rector of Kobe Gakuin University in Japan. The institution joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, becoming the first participant from Japan in this initiative.
Olena Zelenska's mental health program "How are you?" debunks common myths about panic attacks. The initiative explains that panic attacks are not an exaggeration, can manifest in different ways, and do not always require immediate medical attention.
In Kyiv, a barrier-free route project is being implemented, connecting the Main Military Hospital, the railway station, and Maidan Nezalezhnosti. This initiative is part of the “Movement Without Barriers” project and Olena Zelenska’s “Without Barriers” initiative.
Olena Zelenska's mental health program offers 8 steps to reconnect with yourself and improve well-being. Learn how to recognize the signs of losing touch with yourself and what to do to restore harmony.
The President of Ukraine in Rome called on partners to help return thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. He emphasized the importance of fighting for children whom Russians are hiding in occupied territories or in Russia, teaching them hatred.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska reported that over 80% of Ukrainians are in chronic stress due to fatigue, tension, and despair. She noted that the country's economy is sustained by the efforts of people who work after nights spent in basements.
In Ukraine, 6,000 school cooks have been trained according to modernized standards. Every day, 1.5 million Ukrainian children receive free hot lunches.
11,000 rehabilitation specialists are working in Ukraine, who have helped 600,000 people. The country has also launched an international medical partnership.
The First Lady of Ukraine visited Austria, where she met with Doris Schmidauer, got acquainted with barrier-free access and opened a Ukrainian-language audio guide in the Leopold Museum. The visit will expand cooperation between the countries.
