Zwickau welcomes Ukrainian children: holiday leisure full of hope!
Zwickau welcomes Ukrainian children: holiday leisure full of hope!
In Zwickau, the city in Zwickau launched a very special holiday leisure time for children and adolescents from the Ukrainian twin town of Volodymyr on July 20, 2025. The 27 participants between the ages of 12 and 17 are accommodated in a school campus in Vogtland's picturesque. This holiday leisure not only offers a welcome change, but is also an important support for children, some of whom have lost their parents in the war. The city of Zwickau thus shows a big heart for young people in difficult life situations. According to Radio Zwickau it is already the third holiday leisure of this kind, which is organized from July 20 to 27.The group is made up of children whose parents are currently in use or have been used, and other young people from an art school. They are accompanied by three teachers and two drivers to ensure that all activities are organized and supervised. The program of the week is varied: In addition to sports offers and creative courses, there are excursions to Schneeberg, Dresden and the Plohn amusement park. A highlight of the week will be a visit to the Zwickau Horchmuseum on Wednesday, July 23, where the children will receive fascinating insights into automotive history. Mayor Constanze Arndt will receive the children in the town hall and present a large -format work of art, which underlines the importance of art in times of crises.
a strong sign of solidarity
The city of Zwickau has set a sign of solidarity with this measure. The organization and financing is partly through the Ukraine donation account, which can be used to cover the costs for the accommodation and activities of the children. Such holiday vacations are not only a welcome escape from the dreary everyday life, they also offer space to process the traumatic experiences of the children.
Similar initiatives have so far been carried out in 2023 and 2024 and have received numerous positive feedback. The city plans to offer such leisure opportunities for children from crisis areas in the future and thus make a valuable contribution to stabilizing the life situation of these young people.
recovery for displaced people
The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) carries out similar programs for displaced persons, such as recreational free time for children in the carpathe room who often come from economically disadvantaged families or have lost their parents through the war. These activities include various workshops and relaxation offers that are supposed to help the children back to find everyday life and deal better with their experiences. Stina Steingraeber from ASB emphasizes the importance of such summer freedom for emotional workmanship and the creation of new, positive memories. The program is supplemented by the support of Ukrainian volunteers who also make an important contribution to helping the families concerned.
Overall, it can be seen that the holiday leisure in Zwickau is a valuable initiative to give children hope and joy in a difficult time. Thanks to the joint efforts, the youngsters from Volodymyr are offered a piece of normality and lightness that they urgently need.
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