Nursery World - Ukrainian kindergartens secure generators following UK appeal

More than 300 generators have been sent to Ukrainian early years settings, schools and orphanages, following a successful appeal by UK to Ukraine, enabling more children to continue learning, despite Russian attacks.

Caragh Booth, UK to Ukraine and Joby Carter, Carters Steam Fair with one of the generators donated to early years settings and schools in Ukraine

The appeal for generators came in response to Russia's attack on vital infrastructure which had left nurseries and early years settings in Lviv and across Ukraine without heating, lighting or electricity.

This led to many settings being forced to send children home during blackouts as they could not provide basic requirements for them.

Prior to the donations, Oksana Rosypska, the director of Malyuk, a state kindergarten and primary school in Lviv, visited by Nursery World in June, only had a small 3kw generator which was just enough to power the lights and a small charging station, forcing her to close the nursery.

Other nurseries, such as Ptashenya Kindergardens in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, were able to stay open but without heating and power, with more learning taking place outdoors. Parents were also encouraged to collect children early to avoid plummeting temperatures after sun-down.

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