FOR THE SMILES
AND FUTURE OF CHILDREN
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he full-scale war came to Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with Russia attacked across the entire country. Many children were subjected to both the psychological and physical threats of war. From the onset of the war, Lana Ra initiated free two-hour online art therapy classes for children aged 4 to 14. These sessions ran daily for the first 150 days of the war and are currently conducted four times a week. As of January 1, 2024:
The impact of war has been profound on nearly every child. Art therapy and storytelling classes aim to provide a constructive outlet, redirecting children's focus towards the development of their creative talents.
The organization consistently gathers funds and creative materials for distribution to children engaged in free online drawing lessons, refugees, and those residing in de-occupied territories or near war zones. The initiative aims to support the artistic development and well-being of these children.
To date, the foundation has provided over 800 art sets (including sheets, paints, pencils, and felt-tip pens) to children in the Kharkiv region. Additionally, 131 sets have been distributed to participants of free online drawing lessons from various parts of Ukraine.
The educational art project for children, titled 'How They Saved Merezhyna', spanned four months and received support from the Ukrainian Cultural Fund. Across 41 online classes, 12 young artists collaboratively produced 120 illustrations for Lana Ra's fairy tale 'How the Country of Merezhina Was Saved'. The initiative culminated in October 2023 with an exhibition in Kyiv, showcasing drawings from the project participants and selected pieces from attendees of free online drawing lessons. In total, the children created 140 illustrations. Looking ahead to 2024, there are plans to organize an exhibition featuring the works of these young artists abroad.
The organization consistently extends humanitarian aid and organizes educational and creative master-classes for children residing in cities near war zones and de-occupied territories. Lana Ra, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, conducted over 30 meetings in the city of Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region, attracting the participation of more than 400 children. During these gatherings, humanitarian aid, in the form of creative drawing kits, was distributed.
Furthermore, the Children’s Foundation of Lana Ra actively collects Ukrainian-language children's books for village libraries in the Kharkiv region, aiming to promote a culture of reading among children.
Conducting free online training in drawing, screenwriting, and writing for children
Organizing educational and art events, exhibitions, masterclasses, and performances for children both in Ukraine and abroad
Implementing educational and humanitarian projects for refugees, those residing in the de-occupied territories, or proximity to war zones
Providing humanitarian aid for children, including books, artistic materials for creativity, drawing, and construction
Developing educational materials, encompassing printed and audiobooks, manga, comics, and video lessons
Granting for the education and development of talented children
The charitable organization “Children’s Foundation of Lana Ra” was established by the famous Ukrainian children's writer, artist, playwright, and screenwriter, Lana Ra.
Since 2011, Lana Ra has been actively engaged in volunteer work and educational initiatives designed for children aged 4 to 14. In collaboration with her family and friends, she has orchestrated numerous educational programs, including author events, master classes, drawing workshops, and script writing and acting skills classes. These initiatives have benefited over 5,000 children across the country, extending support to those residing in orphanages and boarding schools.
In October 2021, Lana launched online art and screenwriting courses for children. Lana Ra has created her own method of teaching young talents who are interested in painting, screenwriting, and storytelling.
With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Lana Ra has been conducting free online drawing lessons for Ukrainian children four times a week. Each session attracts more than 120 children, totaling over 400 classes since February 24, 2022.
OUR MISSION IS DEDICATED TO ENABLING EVERY CHILD TO ACTUALIZE THEIR CREATIVE ASPIRATIONS AND CHOOSE THEIR PROFESSIONAL PATH FOR A FULFILLING FUTURE
WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO NURTURE THEIR CREATIVE ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE JOY AS FREQUENTLY AS POSSIBLE AND SHAPE THEIR HAPPY FUTURE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CHALLENGES POSED BY WAR OR DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES
THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION “CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION OF LANA RA” WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2023
Charity Organization
'CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION OF LANA RA'”
Symona Petlyury, street 7/9
Kyiv, Ukraine
010322
EDRPOU (Unified state register of enterprises and organizations of Ukraine) 452323500
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