The international public organization "World of the Family" and the party "People's Union Our Ukraine" held in the capital the Forum "Ukraine through the Eyes of a Woman," which is part of the project "The Culture of a Great People Begins with the Soul of a Small Child." The Volyn region was represented at the forum by a delegation of 18 gifted children. On August 25, the young Volyn residents had a pleasant trip to Kyiv thanks to the assistance of the Volyn regional organization of the political party "People's Union Our Ukraine." More than 700 children from Ukraine and other states had the opportunity to communicate with the top officials of our country – ministers and people's deputies, as well as representatives of eight diplomatic missions, public organizations, and charitable foundations. The arrival of President of Ukraine, Honorary Chairman of NSNS Viktor Yushchenko was expected. Unfortunately, Viktor Andriyovych was unable to be present due to circumstances, but greetings to the children from him and the Yushchenko family were conveyed by Deputy State Secretary Markiyan Lubkivskyi. In the speeches of the Forum participants, the problems of upbringing and social protection of children were discussed – primarily those born in low-income families, orphans, and children with disabilities. Issues of developing spirituality, national education and culture, and opportunities for raising the social status of women were also raised. But as Minister for Youth and Sports Yuriy Pavlenko noted: "At this celebration, first and foremost, every child was the main focus."
Most of the little Ukrainians present at the Forum are gifted children, as well as pupils of boarding schools, orphans, and children with limited physical abilities. The organizers provided them with a large entertainment and game program. Within the framework of the Forum, a concert took place in which children's artistic groups from 12 countries and adult artists – the duet "Yaroslavna" – participated. The Ambassador of Georgia in Ukraine presented at the Forum an exemplary dance ensemble of little Georgian "dzhigits," who delighted Ukrainian children with their fiery dances.
In the foyer of the hall of the State Tax Administration of Ukraine, numerous contests and games took place, and even the speeches of high-ranking officials were interspersed with concert numbers and clowning. Instead, each child received gifts: orange symbols, exclusive school "stationery," sweets. And also – "solid" watches in a "revolutionary" style, which will precisely count the time of these children's formation as individuals in a new democratic state. Several children's institutions – boarding schools and shelters – were given televisions and other valuable gifts, and gifted children who achieved the greatest successes and are winners of subject olympiads, creative competitions, and sports competitions received tape recorders. Such a gift was awarded to Lutsk resident Romaniuk Maksym – an excellent student, violinist, soloist of the sopilka ensemble. He is a prize-winner of the International Competition of Experts in the Ukrainian Language named after Petro Yatsyk.
Forum participant Sinkovskyi Yuriy, a 5th-grade student of Gymnasium No. 14 in Lutsk, laureate of the competition of young composers of Volyn: "I really liked the trip to Kyiv. It gave us the opportunity to meet children from other countries and regions of our Ukraine."
Olesya Berestyuk, a 3rd-grade student of Gymnasium named after Mykhailo Kravchuk in Lutsk, a pupil of Music School No. 1 in the piano class, prize-winner of the art competition "Inspiration" in the nomination "literary creativity": "I visited Kyiv for the first time. We walked on Independence Square, where the revolution took place! And also, after the trip, I understood for myself that one must study and work a lot in order to achieve victories in life."
Viktoriya Oksentyuk, a 7th-grade student of School No. 2 in Liuboml, Volyn region, an excellent student, winner of the district art competition "Stars over the Buh" and winner of the regional song competition "Silver Bells," member of the dance ensemble "Edelweiss": "I would really like every Ukrainian child to feel genuine care and love for themselves. I want to wish that happiness settles in every little soul. And then everyone will be well!"
The Forum "Ukraine through the Eyes of a Woman" will mark the beginning of a series of regional Forums that will be held in all regions of our state. Cherkasy region will open this relay. And soon it will visit Volyn as well.