Specialized Kindergarten No. 7 'Zirochka' in Cherkasy provides care and education for 38 children with special educational needs.
The building has a basic 45 m² shelter currently used during air raids. However, its condition is far from safe and comfortable: the floor lacks covering, and there's no lighting, ventilation, sewage, or heating.
In 2023–2024, staff managed to whitewash the walls and partially cover the floor with cardboard. Still, this effort is far from sufficient.
In 2025, a capital renovation of the shelter is scheduled using city budget funds. As of July 1, the institution has temporarily suspended the educational process to carry out the renovations.
However, the budget does not cover child-sized furniture, which is crucial to fully equipping the space and continuing educational activities there.
That is why the "Angels of Freedom" Foundation is taking on the responsibility of providing the shelter with the necessary equipment — so that every child can feel safe and comfortable.
The current state of the shelter
Who exactly we are helping:
38 children
● 38 with special educational needs● 24 with disabilities● 3 internally displaced persons● 3 affected by war● 1 from a large family● 1 from a low-income family
What exactly needs to be purchased:
👉 Trapezoid tables — 10 pcs.
👉 Children’s chairs — 30 pcs.
👉 Toy storage cabinet — 1 pc.
👉 Triple bunk bed — 1 pc.
👉 Bean bag chairs — 5 pcs.
You can support by donating funds. We also warmly welcome in-kind donations from furniture producers or suppliers — if you can provide new desks and chairs for school use.
Please note that only new, unused furniture can be accepted for safety and hygiene reasons.
How to help:
🔹 Make a donation of any amount
🔹 Donate the listed furniture
🔹 Share the link with friends and acquaintances
🔹 Repost this fundraiser on social media
The current state of the shelter
Why it matters
About Foundation
Since 2022, the International Charitable Foundation "Angels of Freedom" has equipped 11 shelters in kindergartens and schools, held over 400 charity events, and helped more than 4,000 children.We unite a community of volunteers in 14 countries who work every day to create safe spaces for Ukrainian children to learn and play.