The President of Ukraine and the First Lady Took Part in an Easter Event for the “Children of Our Defenders” Platform

At St. Sophia Cathedral, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska met with orphaned children from Kyiv and the Kyiv region whose parents gave their lives for our country.

Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy spoke with the children and presented them with gifts on the occasion of Easter.

For the young Ukrainians at St. Sophia Cathedral, an excursion and a quest were organized, during which they searched for pysanky (Easter eggs) on the grounds of the national reserve. The children also sang vesnyanky and hayivky (traditional spring songs) and participated in a stained-glass making workshop.

“We want to congratulate you on all the holidays. We certainly wish you warmth, kindness, and light. You have such wonderful smiles—don’t lose them. And we wish you all victory,” the Head of State noted.

The event took place as part of the “Children of Our Defenders” charitable platform for socially responsible business, which has united nearly 90 business representatives and entrepreneurs with the state. With the support of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, the State Service of Ukraine for Children, and the International Chamber of Commerce of Ukraine, they care for orphaned children in various regions of Ukraine. Specifically, they organize excursions, entertainment events, and vacations in camps.

The President emphasized that during the war, it is vital for businesses and entrepreneurs to be socially responsible and support children whose parents gave their lives defending Ukraine from russian aggression.

Source: https://www.president.gov.ua/news/prezident-i-persha-ledi-privitali-z-velikodnem-ditej-zagibli-103801 (The President and the First Lady wished a Happy Easter to the children of fallen heroes)

“Children of Our Defenders” Platform: https://children.in.ua/pidtrymka/ (Support for the “Children of Our Defenders” Platform)