Stralsund sends school furniture in need: Help for Ukrainian children

Stralsund sends school furniture in need: Help for Ukrainian children

In the context of the continuing conflict in Ukraine, an initiative from Stralsund shows a remarkable example of international solidarity. Hundreds of school furniture were recently loaded to support schools in regions that were severely damaged by the war.

Solidarity in crisis times

The city of Stralsund has in cooperation with the association "Ukraine Hilfe Vorpommern e. V." A significant action started in which school furniture is delivered to Ukrainian educational institutions. These furniture, including 312 chairs, 156 tables and other equipment, come from schools in the city and were carefully collected and loaded.

The location in Ukraine

The need for this auxiliary action is urgent. The war that began in February 2022 has severely affected the education system in Ukraine. Many schools have suffered damage from rocket attacks or were completely destroyed. This delivery is part of a broader humanitarian exertion of continuing to provide the pupils in affected areas, even if they have to be taught partly in emergency accommodation or even underground.

Functional furniture for lessons

Ralf Burmester from the Office for School and Sports of the city of Stralsund emphasized that all furniture, although they have been retired, are still usable and functional. This is of enormous importance for use in Ukrainian schools, since the equipment remains valuable even in the current crisis.

A continuous process

This is already the third transport from Stralsund to Ukraine, which illustrates the long-term commitment of the city to support the regions concerned. Liudmyla run from the association "Ukraine Hilfe vorpommern e. V." expressed their gratitude for the auxiliary efforts and pointed out that the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate, which is why any kind of support is important.

This initiative from Stralsund is not only a sign of charity, but also an example of how local communities can actively contribute to improving the situation in other countries, especially in times of crisis.

- Nag