Save the Children Poland has been working to ensure that
refugee children have access to uninterrupted and quality
education, through both formal and non-formal education
opportunities. Save the Children delivers integrated Education
in Emergencies (EiE) assistance in partnership with five
local partners, namely the Information Society Development
Foundation (FRSI), Nativated, Towards Dialogue Foundation,
Ukraine House, and Foundation Ukraine to ensure localized
response and to demonstrate commitments towards the
Grand Bargain.
Since 2022, in Poland, we have been supporting 4 Ukrainian
and 15 Polish schools, as well as 50 Digital Learning
Centers (DLCs) located in public libraries across the
country.
During the 2022/2023 school year, over 1,800 children
from Ukraine attended the Ukrainian schools, where they
learned based on the Ukrainian curriculum, studied in the
Ukrainian language, and were assisted with psychosocial
support. In Polish schools, we are working closely with
our local partners to support the recruitment and training
of intercultural assistants, who can provide tailored
support including psychosocial assistance to children from
Ukraine attending Polish schools to bridge the cultural
divide.
DLCs are safe spaces where children can play, take part
in recreational activities, get tutoring and attend online
classes. DLCs also offer activities and support to caregivers,
including training and information sessions, as well
as psychosocial support, both for children and adults.
Moreover, we are providing activities for out-of-school
Ukrainian adolescents through 23 libraries in Poland.
Within this initiative, Ukrainian refugee teenagers are
supported with MHPSS activities, Life Skills Development
and career pathway advisory support. The project also
includes activities aimed at creating connections with their
Polish peers through the realization of youth projects.
Together with our partners, we are supporting the provision
of Polish language classes, through schools and DLCs,
as well as through online courses delivered via a digital
learning platform allowing for country-wide reach.