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On St. Nicholas Day, December 6, the advertising block from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will become charitable. All funds received from advertisers during this time will be used by 1+1 Ukraine TV channel to purchase special boxes with educational and developmental materials for children studying at the School of Superheroes—in particular, in educational centers operating in psychiatric wards of 15 hospitals in Ukraine. This is a gift that has the power to change children's everyday lives within hospital walls—where they are often full of trials and tribulations.

The School of Superheroes is a unique and only state institution that provides education to children in Ukrainian hospitals. Here, childhood is restored where it risks being lost between procedures, tests, and diagnoses. In 23 educational centers in 17 regions of Ukraine, young patients come to classes every day and feel that life goes on: here they study the school curriculum, make friends, dream, and plan for the future. Since the institution began its work, educational services have already been provided to 38,438 children, and 425,621 classes have been held.

The School of Superheroes was the first in Ukraine to implement the institution's flagship project, “Unlimited Education” – teaching in psychiatric wards. Drawing on international experience, the School's team has managed to significantly expand the educational process. Since the beginning of the school year, nearly 1,600 children—patients in psychiatric wards throughout Ukraine—have become students of the School of Superheroes. True superheroes, they have attended about 10,000 classes. And each of them is firmly held by the hand by our teachers—more than 70 educators are already working in this area, and it continues to grow in order to support every child who needs special attention and warmth.

Therefore, these boxes are not just a set of materials. They contain 88 items, carefully selected to create a modern, safe, supportive, and developmental educational environment for children with special educational needs. Each item has been selected to meet the needs of children with SEN: from the youngest (preschoolers) to teenagers (high school students ), from those who need sensory calming to those who need to structure their thinking or develop fine and gross motor skills.

All of the content promotes concentration, reduces anxiety, and develops speech, thinking, creativity, and interaction skills. It is thanks to such materials that the hospital space is transformed into a space for development, discovery, and trust— It is thanks to such materials that the hospital space is transformed into a space for development, discovery, and trust— a place where children can once again feel like students, dreamers, explorers, and creators.

“We talk about the School of Superheroes as a place where childhood reigns even within hospital walls. Therefore, we consider it our main task to give childhood to as many children as possible who find themselves in hospitals. We are happy that our goal is supported by thousands of Ukrainians. This holiday gift is actually a great investment in the educated future of our children. Despite their illness, we will all give them the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop," said Natalia Zhilinska, director of the state institution “School of Superheroes.”