National project "Shoulder to Shoulder: United Communities", initiated by the Ministry of Community Development and Territorial Policy of Ukraine, brings together communities from all over the country – to support those who live near the front line.

In Kyiv, the project team organizes a series of visits for children from frontline regions – to gift them new impressions, knowledge and feelings of unity.

This time, children from Kramatorsk community in Donetsk region and Pervomaisk community in Mykolaiv region visited the capital. Together they visited the Ukrainian Football Association, where they learned about the history and great victories of Ukrainian football. A tour was conducted through museum locations for the children; they visited a football field, and during an interactive quiz each had a chance to shine. The most active received prizes – t-shirts, sweaters, books with autographs from UAF President Andriy Shevchenko, etc.

Photo by the press service of the UFA

But the most valuable were not the prizes but feelings of inspiration, unity and belief in their own strength. For every child, regardless of where they live, has a right to childhood, dreams, and peace.

The initiative is implemented within the framework of the national project "Shoulder to Shoulder: United Communities" in partnership with JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" and with support from community partners and volunteer organizations.

Together we create opportunities where belief in tomorrow is born.