An effort to create learning facilities for young patients in Ukrainian medical centers is progressing through collaboration involving the Center for Jewish Impact, SASA Setton, the Foreign Ministry, and the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine, as stated by the Center for Jewish Impact recently.

The facilities will be set up in pediatric hospitals located in Chernivtsi and Bila Tserkva, enabling wounded youngsters to pursue studies, engage in creative pursuits, enjoy playtime, and gain emotional assistance during their time in care.

SASA Setton aims to prevent hospital stays from blocking children's educational and social growth, based on its website, by delivering learning programs for those under medical care in Israel.

These new sites will include classrooms, technology and robotics areas, a library, games, plus zones for art and creative work. The project will tailor spaces to the learning, emotional, and health requirements of the children, while training local personnel and offering continued support.

The educational center at Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon will supply expert guidance to the Chernivtsi site, covering staff preparation and sharing insights gained from aiding hospitalized youth in Israel.

Plans to widen reach across Ukraine are under review

A comparable educational center is already active in Odesa, and organizers are considering expanding the initiative to additional parts of Ukraine.

"Israel attaches great importance to assisting Ukraine, not only in responding to the immediate challenges of the war, but also in strengthening the resilience of the younger generation," Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said of the project. "The establishment of educational centers for hospitalized children reflects Israel’s ability to share the knowledge and experience it has accumulated and turn them into tangible assistance on the ground."

Robert Singer, chairman of the Center for Jewish Impact and the SASA Setton organization, also spoke about Israel's commitment to supporting Ukraine throughout their ongoing war with Russia.

"This initiative reflects our commitment to partnership with the Ukrainian people," he said. "Through the knowledge and experience accumulated in Israel in the field of education for hospitalized children, we are bringing the children of Ukraine not only a learning environment, but also hope, resilience, and a sense of childhood during a complex period."

Since the outbreak of the Ukraine-Russia War, Israel’s support for Ukraine has focused on three main areas: humanitarian aid, medical and rehabilitation assistance, and civilian and educational programs.

The initiative is among several projects by Israeli organizations since the beginning of the war. It reflects Israel’s broader effort to provide practical assistance to Ukraine by sharing professional knowledge and experience and developing long-term partnerships.