On November 16, 2024, the Institute for Reintegration, Rehabilitation and Professional Development of Veterans “Architecture of Resilience” of the Kyiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture held the event “Children’s Health during War: How to Protect and Improve”. The speaker at the event was the Institute’s specialist, pediatric neurologist Denys Boychuk. The event took place as part of supporting veterans’ families and was aimed at strengthening the mental and physical health of children in modern conditions.
Since the beginning of the war, children have become one of the most vulnerable categories of society, as constant stress, changing environments, and a sense of danger significantly affect their mental and physical state. Therefore, the issue of providing comprehensive support to children and their parents is extremely important to help overcome the challenges of the modern world.
As part of the event, parents had the opportunity to participate in a seminar where Denys Boychuk spoke about important aspects of children’s health in times of crisis, how to recognize stress disorders in children, and what approaches can be useful for supporting their emotional state. In addition, the specialist provided advice on physical activity, sleep patterns, nutrition, and communication with children, especially in crisis situations.
While adults were immersed in important topics of the seminar, children had fun and useful time with specialists of the Kyiv City Employment Center, who are engaged in career guidance. Interesting games and exercises were organized for them, helping to open the world of various professions, in particular, to get acquainted with the profession of an architect and a builder. A career guidance test was also conducted for students of grades 8-11, which allowed them to better understand their own interests and potential, which in the future can facilitate the choice of a future profession. In addition, children had the opportunity to learn more about the specialties offered by the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture. The Department of Environmental Protection Technologies and Labor Protection conducted a tour of its laboratories – water, land and air.
This event was an important step in supporting veterans’ families, providing them with effective tools to maintain their children’s health, as well as an opportunity for children to broaden their horizons and explore potential career paths. Such initiatives not only help overcome the psychological consequences of war, but also strengthen society by contributing to the formation of a more resilient and conscious generation.
The Institute for Reintegration, Rehabilitation and Professional Development of Veterans “Architecture of Resilience” of the KNUBA plans to continue organizing such events, involving leading experts and partners to support veterans’ families during this difficult time.
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