Speechless Reconciliation Ukraine Special Camp 23

Ukraine Special 2023

22nd - 28th April, CZ

Number of participants

18

Represented Countries

Ukraine

Mentors & Volunteers

4 mentors
2 volunteers

Location

Pisek, Czech Republic

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New beginnings for a better future.

On the 24th of February Russia invaded Ukraine. As a result millions of people were displaced internally but the majority of them sought refuge in bordering countries such as Romania, Moldavia, Poland, Slovakia or Czech Republic.

Part of the refugee wave that moved further west in their attempt to seek shelter were youngsters and children from organizations such as SOS Children's Villages Ukraine that were not able to provide a secure and stable environment to their beneficiaries in their home country.

The Speechless Reconciliation Team decided to take an active approach in the context of the situation and applied for a grant, together with their partners in the Rotary Club Ashville, that would enable us to organize a specific edition for those youngsters. Therefore, the aim of the grant was to organize a developmental camp for youngsters that were displaced due to the war in Ukraine with the topic of "New beginnings for a better future.“

The aim of this edition was to offer 18 youngsters in the age of 16-22 an opportunity to join our alumni group. Those participants will participate in activities such as business planning and pitching, skills, talents identification, story telling, creativity and future planning. 

Group of people holding Ukrainian flags
Group of people standing outdoors near a large banner that reads "Ukraine Special Camp" with colorful graphics, in a courtyard area with a wooden fence and a building with a red roof under cloudy skies.
Healing with horses workshop
Group of people gathered around a campfire outside at night, some sitting and some standing.

  • ​„I promise that I will work hard in the school and yes you and your family have a very special place in my heart, so I will wait for the day that we are going to meet again“.

    Alumni 2021

  • “Before I came to the camp, I was a quiet person. I didn't talk with a lot of people, I was a closed person. After I met you guys, I am more happy. I talk with a lot of people. I am more confident. I enjoy every moment.”

    Alumni 2021

  • “Many people can leave their marks in your life, but only a few can leave their marks in your heart. You are one of the very few”

    Alumni 2021