First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with representatives of the Spouses of Ukrainian Diplomats Association as part of the meeting of the heads of foreign diplomatic missions "War Diplomacy: Resilience, Weapons, Victory".
“The current work of our diplomats is to conduct a civilized, balanced human dialogue with the world – as opposed to the aggressor. And you, their partners, can also do a lot to strengthen Ukraine's voice in the world,” the President's wife said.
Olena Zelenska spoke about the humanitarian tasks facing Ukrainian diplomatic missions. In particular, support for the School Nutrition Reform, development of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program, creation of barrier-free environment and opportunities for the whole country, increasing the number of Ukrainian bookshelves and Ukrainian-language audio guides, as well as development of Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar studies.
“In times when Russia has appropriated so much of our culture, we must reclaim it,” the First Lady emphasized.
Additionally, she thanked diplomatic missions and representatives of the Spouses of Ukrainian Diplomats Association for their help in involving philanthropists, who cooperate with the Olena Zelenska Foundation, in our country's recovery.
The First Lady noted that thanks to cooperation with foreign partners, it was possible to transfer 52 ambulances to Ukraine, organize recreation in the Voices of Children camp for 180 young Ukrainians with war experience, build 14 houses for large foster families and send 1500 children from such families to the Artek-Bukovel camp for recreation, transfer 60 thousand devices for online learning to students and teachers, and start the creation of six Schools of Superheroes at hospitals.
“I am grateful to all diplomats and their families who join in because we need not only military strength. We need the strength to live,” Olena Zelenska concluded.