The Olena Zelenska Foundation presented the innovative project of Youth Spaces “12-21” during the conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine held in Rome. The new project is aimed at providing psychosocial support to teenagers and young people aged 12 to 21. As part of the initiative, it is planned to create barrier-free and accessible spaces where young people can receive free and confidential individual or group assistance, professional career counseling, as well as engage in quality leisure activities.
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Partnership and Future Plans
The implementation of the project became possible thanks to the support of the first strategic partner — The Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Additional financial support was provided by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This year, the Olena Zelenska Foundation plans to open the first five youth spaces in different regions of Ukraine. The long-term goal of the initiative is to ensure the availability of such spaces in every region of the country.
Activities of the Olena Zelenska Foundation
The Olena Zelenska Foundation is a charitable organization established by the First Lady of Ukraine in 2022. It implements educational, psychosocial, and humanitarian projects aimed at supporting children, teenagers, and young people affected by the full-scale war. During its activities, the Foundation has united over 70 partners from more than 30 countries around the world, combining efforts to create conditions for the development of the younger generation.
It envisions the creation of barrier-free and accessible youth spaces where teenagers and young people can receive free and confidential individual or group psychosocial support, career counseling, as well as engage in quality leisure activities.