It is not for nothing that the phrase that knowledge is power has become so well established in human usage. Indeed, it is unlikely that anyone would argue with this - the power of the mind is much greater than, for example, physical strength. If you look at the most influential people in our world, they are not always physically strong, but they have power over the majority. At the same time, knowledge alone is not enough for a happy life. Each of us needs to remember such simple but inalienable social values as kindness, honor, and justice.
Children come into our world kind, they do not know how to envy or hate. Therefore, parents should only support this innate kindness of children, not destroy children's sensitivity and trust, and not teach children deception and cynicism. There are many techniques and methods. But for some reason, at first glance, such simple tasks seem to be the most difficult for parents. Quite often, parents give preference to the material support of the family, forgetting about the moral and spiritual upbringing of their sons and daughters, and then, when the children grow up, they wonder why their blood child has become selfish, without compassion for the parents who raised him or her? And how can children who have no parents at all, growing up in orphanages and specialized boarding schools, learn to be kind? Unfortunately, educators in such institutions do not always have time to pay due attention to such concepts as respect for others, love, care and support.
That is why, in order to support and develop spiritual values in future generations of Ukrainians, our Foundation has made a selection of children's educational books that our volunteers send to orphanages, specialized boarding schools, rehabilitation centers and children's hospitals.
Also, while communicating with orphans, we learned that the vast majority of them are afraid of their future, because they have no idea how to earn money on their own and spend it wisely. Thus, within the framework of the project "Towards Light Knowledge", our The Foundation plans to purchase educational board games Cash Flow, Kommersant Junior and Monopoly. In addition, we want to Invite financial literacy teachers to older childrento help orphanage residents forget about the fear of the future.
Our Foundation also cooperates with the founder and organizer of the first investment and educational club in Kyiv, Cashflow-Ukraine, as well as a practicing business coach Oleksiy Polovinkin!
For orphans, children from large low-income families, and children from disadvantaged families, this program provides week-long course "Fundamentals of Worldview", whose teacher is a practical psychologist at the Academy of Holistic Worldview in Kyiv. Kyiv.
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necessary books and board games:
Selection of children's educational books that the Foundation needs:
"The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clayson is written in a semi-fairy tale form, so it will be easy to read for children
To fulfill all his plans and desires, a modern person must first of all succeed in money matters, using the principles of personal finance management set forth in the pages of this book in an accessible and engaging way. George Samuel Clayson published essays on saving and financial success, using the form of stories and parables of Ancient Babylon. These works were widely distributed in banks and insurance companies. Millions of people have read them. "The Richest Man in Babylon" has become a classic of literature on economics, financial management, and self-development.
"From Boarding School to Success by Rostyslav Haleliuk - a guide for orphans
Every year, thousands of children graduate from boarding schools. A clear daily routine, meals in the cafeteria, laundered clothes, and, most importantly, the feeling that the state is fully responsible for you remain in the past. How do orphans enter adulthood? Do they know where to turn for help in difficult situations? Do they know how to cook breakfast and plan their own budget? There are thousands of questions that no one will answer after graduation. To help them navigate their way into adulthood, boarding school graduate Rostyslav Haleliuk wrote a guidebook, From Boarding School to Success.
Rostyslav holds a bachelor's degree from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a master's degree from the National Aviation University. He is currently the Director of the International Charitable Foundation "Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising".
"The Road to Happiness by Ron Hubbar
The first non-religious moral code based solely on common sense. It consists of 21 universal principles that can be applied to everyone, regardless of race, color or religion. The book helps people make the right decisions in situations they face throughout their lives.
"The Tale of the Lotus by Lyudmyla Orel
The protagonist of the fairy tale, a small seed, travels from the bottom of a lake to the surface of the water and turns into a beautiful lotus. On the way, she encounters obstacles that she manages to overcome thanks to three magic words: truth, kindness, and patience.
The book has been translated into 38 languages, animated and staged as a children's play.
"Miracles of the Archangel Michael by Dorina Verche
In many religious traditions, the Archangel Michael is considered to be the senior messenger of God. Doreen Verche, a bestselling author of books about angels, tells real-life stories of people who have had Archangel Michael come to their aid in difficult situations. For example, when a car broke down, he helped them achieve success at work or gain financial independence, accelerated the healing process, guided them in search of their destiny, brought harmony to the home and family, protected children from trouble, and much more. Thanks to this book, you will learn how to establish a connection with the Archangel Michael and learn how to invoke him in different life circumstances. The book will be very useful for the spiritual development of children, and will help them to learn more about the wonders of the subtle world, which is an integral part of our being.
"A Dog Called Mani or the Alphabet of Money" by Bodo Schaefer
Kira finds an injured dog. It turns out that it can talk! The dog responds to Mani's name and knows everything about money. Very soon, Kira follows Mani's advice and becomes a real financial expert herself. The girl decides to help others manage their money properly. The book by financial consultant, writer and businessman Bodo Schaefer teaches children the right attitude to money. But it will also be useful for adults who want to listen to the advice and make their lives free of financial worries.
"Test of Mercy" by Vira Paronova
Vera Paronova's collection of short stories reveals difficult situations that arise in families, suggests ways to solve problems or misunderstandings between adults and children.
"Brothers of the Moon" by Vera Paronova
Dear friend! Please look out the window. What do you see there? Are there young leaves turning green on the trees? Or maybe a branch with ripe cherries leaning against your window? Or do you see birches and maples dressed in gold? Tell me, what time of year is it? How did you guess it? What causes changes in nature? Of course, on the sun's warmth. The more generously the sun sends its rays to the earth, the more cheerful life is: birds sing, flowers bloom, and fruits ripen on trees. And when the sun is not warm enough, nature falls asleep, covered with a blanket of snow. But in the spring it will wake up again and a new life will begin. In this book, you will learn about the four seasons and be able to learn poems and riddles about the months. There are twelve of them, and they come one after the other, each in its own time. All the months bring generous gifts to people. What are they? Read the book and find out.
The initiative has been temporarily suspended due to the war.
All the funds raised will go to humanitarian aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and people affected by military aggression!
As part of the "Towards Light Knowledge" program, books and games were purchased and sent to the following institutions:
- Velykopolovetske boarding school of I-III degrees in Kyiv region
- Volodarka specialized boarding school of II-III levels, Volodarka village, Kyiv region
- Darnytsia orphanage in Kyiv
- "Svitanok" for orphans of Stavyshchansky District Council of Kyiv Region
- Children's Clinical Hospital #4 in Solomyansky District of Kyiv
- Children's home "Center for Child Protection", Slavutych, Kyiv region
- Children's home "Child Development Center "7" for orphans", Buky village, Kyiv region
- Family-type orphanage of the Gedz family in Mukachevo
- "Nadiya" orphanage for orphans and children deprived of parental care in Mokrets village, Kyiv region
- Children's specialized sanatorium "Barvinok", Boyarka, Kyiv region
- Kyiv City Children's Clinical Hospital #2
- Kyiv City Children's Clinical Tuberculosis Hospital
- Kyiv City Clinical Children's Skin and Venereological Hospital
- Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 1
- Kyiv sanatorium-boarding school No. 22 for children with psychoneurological diseases
- Kyiv sanatorium-boarding school No. 19 for children with scoliosis
- Kyiv sanatorium-boarding school of grades I-II No. 21
- Kyiv specialized boarding school No. 6 for deaf children
- Kyiv special boarding school No. 17 for children with mental illnesses
- Kyiv special boarding school No. 15
- Kyiv special boarding school No. 18 for hearing-impaired children
- Kyiv special boarding school of grades I-III No. 4 for children with reduced vision
- Kyiv special boarding school of the first degree No. 25 for children with mental retardation
- Kyiv Boarding School No. 14 for children in need of social care
- Kyiv City Right Bank Center for HIV-infected people
- Kyiv City Center of Social and Psychological Assistance
- Kyiv Regional Oncology Dispensary. Children's department of oncohematology
- Kyiv Regional Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation of Children, p. Sezenkiv, Kyiv region
- Kyiv Children's Assistance Center "City of Happy Children"
- Boarding Lyceum No. 23 cadet corps "with enhanced military physical training" of Shevchenkiv district of Kyiv
- Mostyshchensk special comprehensive boarding school of I-II levels, village Mostyshche, Kyiv region
- Tarasha educational and rehabilitation center, Tarasha city, Kyiv region
- Trypil special comprehensive boarding school of grades I-II, p. Trypillya, Kyiv region
- Center for socio-psychological rehabilitation of children "PEREYASLAV", p. Tsybli, Kyiv region
- Center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and youth with functional limitations of the Podilsky district of Kyiv
- Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation of Children and Youth with Functional Limitations of Darnytsky District, Kyiv
So far, with joint efforts, we have been able to covered most of the Kyiv region. However, the volunteers of our Foundation really wanted to please children from other regions of Ukraine with the same good educational materials and educational books! For this we really need your financial support!