Programs and projects for recovering education.
about the program
Catching up for the learning losses of children in Ukraine Students in Ukrainian schools have not been able to study steadily for more than 3 years due to the full-scale war, so they forget the topics they already studied and lose access to new knowledge. Learning losses cover not only the academic level, but also children’s social skills, especially in frontline regions. In order to support children in catching up with learning, in 2022, Teach For Ukraine began the Educational SUPport program (in Ukrainian “Osvytnyi Sup”), which in 2023 turned towards recovering education.
Tutoring and mentoring methods used by Teach for Ukraine trainers and teachers are one of the most effective ways to catch up with learning and provide educational support to children in difficult times.
education recovery program
together we are restoring education in Ukraine Learning losses are not just missed topics in math or physics. These are lost self-learning skills, children’s low self-esteem, barriers in communication with peers that complicate their further education and success in their adult professional and personal life. This means that gaps in school children’s knowledge will complicate the economic, social, and cultural development of Ukraine over the next decades.
1.6 million
children do not have full access to quality education due to the full-scale war, according to a Humanitarian Response Plan prepared by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
about 7.8 billion
– this is the estimated cost of the accumulated educational losses of children since February 2022, according to research. This amount is expected to increase.
1.5%
decline in GDP can lead to gaps in children’s knowledge for the rest of the century; that is, they will have a long-term negative impact on the global economy (according to the study “The Economic Impacts of Learning Losses”).
children’s stories
children in Ukraine want to learn
Despite the stereotypes that “teenagers are only interested in computer games”, if the activity is interesting, they want to attend it themselves. “My girlfriend goes — I want to, too.” “Give me the link to the class.” “I don’t want to wait a month before the training starts!” This is something we have often heard from students. They themselves distribute links to classes and join other study groups. Teachers who taught offline classes as part of the Educational SUPport program talked about how children brought pizza to the classes, came earlier, and discussed… math. It’s inspiring. That is, for them, it is not only about learning, but also about socialization.
Mariana’s story “I became motivated to learn and increased my self-confidence”
“The children could not find a common topic among themselves, could not communicate. When we went out for offline training, we saw that this had become a problem,” says teacher Valeria.
The full-scale war negatively affected the academic level and socio-emotional state of children in Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts. To improve the situation, Teach For Ukraine conducted additional classes in local schools, with support from Save the Children and with funding from the European Union. They focused on bridging knowledge gaps, communication between students, and an individual approach to each.
For more information about the project and its results, please view the video.
Matvey’s story “Matvey always insists that it is necessary to conduct classes and gets upset if we postpone it”
Schoolchildren in Kyiv Oblast open up new opportunities for growth in additional classes to catch up with learning, without grades and homework. Yelena Havrilyuk, a math teacher in the village of Blistavitsa, conducts such classes for fifth graders to help them catch up on the topics they missed, and at the same time, to support them emotionally.
This story is about the boy Matvey. He not only attends additional classes, but also helps his classmates. Read about his journey, support, and inspiration in this article.
Classes are held thanks to support and funding from Education Cannot Wait (ECW).
Bohdan’s story “Now Bohdan, flipping through a geography textbook, dreams of the main journey — returning home”
Due to the war, 13-year-old Bohdan was forced to leave his home in Donetsk Oblast and was separated from his parents. He and his grandmother were evacuated to Poltava Oblast so that the boy was safe and could continue his studies. Bohdan had considerable gaps in learning, which only worsened due to prolonged blackouts after shelling, because he often missed online lessons📚
Watch the video from ShoTam media to see how the boy managed to quickly catch up with the school curriculum thanks to Educational SUPport program🏫
The project was implemented by Teach For Ukraine with support from UNICEF in Ukraine and with funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
Reviews
Thank you for the support, patience, and knowledge that the teachers so generously passed on. Thanks to the explanations, the complex became clear, and the formulas were not so scary. You not only helped with the lessons, but also showed that knowledge can be interesting and accessible. We wish grateful students, inspiration in work, and joy from every achievement of your wards!
Thank you for the support, patience, and knowledge that the teachers so generously passed on. Thanks to the explanations, the complex became clear, and the formulas were not so scary. You not only helped with the lessons, but also showed that knowledge can be interesting and accessible. We wish grateful students, inspiration in work, and joy from every achievement of your wards!
Natalia and Ruslan
mom and dad of Yaroslav, a participant in the Educational SUPport program
Huge gratitude for the opportunity to study at the wave for free! My son always looked forward to classes. A low bow to all the teachers for their love and respect for children. The grades at school have changed for the better. The child has gained confidence in his abilities. This is all thanks to the teachers 😘❤️ A low bow to you all and a huge thank you. I wish you development and inspiration!
Huge gratitude for the opportunity to study at the wave for free! My son always looked forward to classes. A low bow to all the teachers for their love and respect for children. The grades at school have changed for the better. The child has gained confidence in his abilities. This is all thanks to the teachers 😘❤️ A low bow to you all and a huge thank you. I wish you development and inspiration!
Vitalia
mother of Kamila, participant in the Educational SUPport program
The teachers in the program are simply incredible people who are truly results-driven. They help, guide, and do everything to ensure the material is understood and knowledge is gained. It’s such a valuable experience to have teachers like this, and people like them leave a lifelong impression. Thank you for this opportunity, and we’re so glad to have met such amazing people 💙💛
P.S. Everyone who joins the next waves — you’re lucky! 😉
The teachers in the program are simply incredible people who are truly results-driven. They help, guide, and do everything to ensure the material is understood and knowledge is gained. It’s such a valuable experience to have teachers like this, and people like them leave a lifelong impression. Thank you for this opportunity, and we’re so glad to have met such amazing people 💙💛
P.S. Everyone who joins the next waves — you’re lucky! 😉
Lyudmyla
mother of Anton, participant in the Educational SUPport program
I thank the teachers for their wonderful attitude toward our children. My daughter always participated with great enthusiasm. After the first lessons, she said, “Here, no one yells if you don’t understand something or give a wrong answer.” Thanks to these lessons, my daughter stopped being afraid to answer in class. Thank you for giving children the opportunity to learn without the fear of making mistakes.
I thank the teachers for their wonderful attitude toward our children. My daughter always participated with great enthusiasm. After the first lessons, she said, “Here, no one yells if you don’t understand something or give a wrong answer.” Thanks to these lessons, my daughter stopped being afraid to answer in class. Thank you for giving children the opportunity to learn without the fear of making mistakes.
Iryna
mother of a participant in the Educational SUPport program
The teachers were really great, and we could have fun with them. We solved problems to understand how to do this and that. We even got ahead using my book!
The teachers were really great, and we could have fun with them. We solved problems to understand how to do this and that. We even got ahead using my book!
Andriy
participant in the Educational SUPport program
Honestly, I think “Educational Soup” is perfect just as it is right now. Nothing needs to be added or changed. Everything’s a ten out of ten. The friendly atmosphere and the teachers — it’s just perfetto, as the Italians say!
Honestly, I think “Educational Soup” is perfect just as it is right now. Nothing needs to be added or changed. Everything’s a ten out of ten. The friendly atmosphere and the teachers — it’s just perfetto, as the Italians say!
Denys
participant in the Educational SUPport program
The teacher on the wave presented the material really well. She didn’t get hung up on complicated terms, but explained everything clearly and simply using real-life examples.
The teacher on the wave presented the material really well. She didn’t get hung up on complicated terms, but explained everything clearly and simply using real-life examples.
Kateryna
participant in the Educational SUPport program
I sincerely thank the organizers of the “Educational Soup” program and all the teachers for their incredible care, support, and wonderful lessons with my child. Your work, kindness, and professionalism help children not only gain knowledge but also feel confident, calm, and happy. Special thanks for the warm atmosphere, creative approach, and attentiveness to each child. You are truly amazing!
I sincerely thank the organizers of the “Educational Soup” program and all the teachers for their incredible care, support, and wonderful lessons with my child. Your work, kindness, and professionalism help children not only gain knowledge but also feel confident, calm, and happy. Special thanks for the warm atmosphere, creative approach, and attentiveness to each child. You are truly amazing!
Zhanna
mother of a participant in the Educational SUPport program
Your project is simply incredible. The teachers—both mentors and tutors—are truly top-level. Thanks to your lessons, Andrii’s knowledge has improved: he started understanding biology, and last year he also studied math and Ukrainian language. He looked forward to every class and never needed a single reminder—he always remembered on his own. It’s been an amazing experience. We’re so grateful to have been part of the program and that my son gained so much knowledge. Please keep going—we truly dream of joining again. Thank you sincerely for everything!
Your project is simply incredible. The teachers—both mentors and tutors—are truly top-level. Thanks to your lessons, Andrii’s knowledge has improved: he started understanding biology, and last year he also studied math and Ukrainian language. He looked forward to every class and never needed a single reminder—he always remembered on his own. It’s been an amazing experience. We’re so grateful to have been part of the program and that my son gained so much knowledge. Please keep going—we truly dream of joining again. Thank you sincerely for everything!
Kateryna
mother of Andrii, a participant in the Educational SUPport program
I’m so grateful to your project for helping strengthen my son’s knowledge. He participated several times, worked with both mentors and tutors, and was always very happy with the experience. He enjoyed every teacher he worked with and never wanted to miss a session. It’s a wonderful project with wonderful educators. Thank you to everyone involved! I truly wish all schools in Ukraine had teachers like these.
I’m so grateful to your project for helping strengthen my son’s knowledge. He participated several times, worked with both mentors and tutors, and was always very happy with the experience. He enjoyed every teacher he worked with and never wanted to miss a session. It’s a wonderful project with wonderful educators. Thank you to everyone involved! I truly wish all schools in Ukraine had teachers like these.
Iryna
mother of a participant in the Educational SUPport program
The organizers set an example of an ultra-organized process and deeply respectful communication with people from all walks of life. Ms. Tetiana and Ms. Olha continue to teach and inspire. Our colleagues sometimes give us the strength to live, to get up in the morning. We’ve become friends, kindred spirits. Half of the words we use — like tutoring, supervision, wave — no one else even understands.
The organizers set an example of an ultra-organized process and deeply respectful communication with people from all walks of life. Ms. Tetiana and Ms. Olha continue to teach and inspire. Our colleagues sometimes give us the strength to live, to get up in the morning. We’ve become friends, kindred spirits. Half of the words we use — like tutoring, supervision, wave — no one else even understands.
Olga
Educational SUPport Tutor
“Educational SUPport” is a community of like-minded people, mutual help, and support. SUPport loves you just as you are. And it makes you want to share that love with the world.
“Educational SUPport” is a community of like-minded people, mutual help, and support. SUPport loves you just as you are. And it makes you want to share that love with the world.
Volodymyr
Educational SUPport Tutor
Participating in the project changed me, I feel completely transformed. Worldview, values, needs — these are no longer just words, but my philosophy of life. Despite everything happening around us, all the pain and horror, I now know my place and where I belong.
Participating in the project changed me, I feel completely transformed. Worldview, values, needs — these are no longer just words, but my philosophy of life. Despite everything happening around us, all the pain and horror, I now know my place and where I belong.
Yuliia
Educational SUPport Tutor
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the speakers and project organizers for their high professionalism and clear presentation of information; for their friendly attitude, warm atmosphere, and positive energy. After meeting you, I feel inspired to work, create, and grow.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the speakers and project organizers for their high professionalism and clear presentation of information; for their friendly attitude, warm atmosphere, and positive energy. After meeting you, I feel inspired to work, create, and grow.
Olha
teacher, Kherson Oblast
Thank you to the organizers for the opportunity to take part in such a project. For us teachers who are currently in Kherson, it feels like a parallel reality — and we’ve immersed ourselves in it. New, engaging, professional, and useful! I sincerely thank you for the new knowledge, the professional competencies gained, and the chance to connect with colleagues from other educational institutions. Wishing all of us good health and VICTORY! 🇺🇦
Thank you to the organizers for the opportunity to take part in such a project. For us teachers who are currently in Kherson, it feels like a parallel reality — and we’ve immersed ourselves in it. New, engaging, professional, and useful! I sincerely thank you for the new knowledge, the professional competencies gained, and the chance to connect with colleagues from other educational institutions. Wishing all of us good health and VICTORY! 🇺🇦
Olena
Teacher, Kherson Oblast
Our team is thankful to all the organizers for the meaningful cooperation, the sessions on addressing learning loss, the thoughtful logistics, and problem-solving. The organization of the project was excellent, thank you!
Our team is thankful to all the organizers for the meaningful cooperation, the sessions on addressing learning loss, the thoughtful logistics, and problem-solving. The organization of the project was excellent, thank you!
Albina
teacher, Mykolaiv Oblast
Materials for classes on catching up with learning losses
Teach For Ukraine experts developed specialized materials and recommendations that will be useful when working with students to make up for lost knowledge and skills.
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