Latvia received a group of Ukrainian children of fallen soldiers and participants of ATO on vacation
On August 1, a group of Ukrainian children from Nizhyn and Nosivka went to Latvia for holidays. Two attendants and 13 children from families of died soldiers and participants of ATO will pass the healthcare course and psychological rehabilitation in the crisis center of the Latvian town Smiltene for 7 days free of cost.
The Honorary Consul of Latvia in Chernihiv and Chernihiv region Olena Vishnyakova and people’s deputy of Ukraine Oleksandr Kodola arranged organization and funding of the trip. With their own funds, they have solved all organizational issues ranging from issuing of passports, insurance and transportation to the embassy to deposit all relevant documents. ECOLINES international carrier company did free transfer of children to Latvia.
The program of the visit of Ukrainian children includes - tour to historical places of Riga, tours to Ligatne and Cesis towns and to the Baltic Sea, a variety of games and entertainment. In addition, Ukrainian children will be able to get familiar with Latvian traditions and will be able to buy souvenirs. Particular attention will be given to psychological recovery of Ukrainian children, Latvian experts will conduct a series of classes and workshops with children to help them endure difficult psychological situation in which they are due to military operations in Ukraine and the loss of loved ones.
In the solemn atmosphere, children were seen off from the beautiful ancient city Nizhyn by peoples deputy Kodola Alexander, Mayor Anatoly Linnik, MPs representatives, media representatives, parents and relatives of children. From Kiev bus station children were wished Godspeed by representatives of the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Chernihiv and Chernihiv region. Children were given sweet treats from the Honorary Consul Olena Vishnyakova.
Latvia receives Ukrainian children for treatment and recreation not for the first time. The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia Olena Vyshniakova reminded about that. “I want to thank everyone who has made an effort to make this visit real! I thank our Latvian colleagues for the invitation and real practical help to Ukrainians! Such assistance in this difficult moment is the manifestation of sincere friendship and mutual respect,” said Olena Vyshniakova.
She thanked the organizers of the trip from both sides: from the Ukrainian – the cultural and educational center LatviArt, which operates on the basis of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Chernihiv. From the Latvian side it is the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Ukraine, in particular, the Deputy Ambassador Ligita Davidova, deputy of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, the chairman of the parliamentary group on interparliamentary relations with Ukraine Ainars Mezulis and Aurika Zivere from the Smiltene crisis center.
According to Olena Vyshniakova, this trip has become possible primarily thanks to the coordinated work of many people: “For a long time many people have been working hard for our children to have an opportunity to relax and improve their health in friendly Latvia. I want to thank the ECOLINES corporate carrier, which has carried out the transportation of Ukrainian children on holiday to Latvia. According to my own experience, if there is a goal and associates, then nothing is impossible. The reward for us is sincere smiles on children's faces and gratitude of their parents.”
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia told that this is not the last joint project with the Latvian side and assured that such health travel will occur in the future.
