Campus for children from Ukraine in Majorca

Needs faced by the project

The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused severe material and mental damage. Unfortunately, many effects are irreversible, since many children in Ukraine have lost their loves ones and now need help to get rehabilitation and rest. The stress they experienced and continue to during these two years of war is immense. The fact that they are unable to sleep due to constant air alarms and they are forced to hide in bathrooms or corridors to protect themselves from broken glass in the event of a missile leads to severe emotional distress.

Thus, minors who will grow up with psychological distress and disorders are difficult to heal. Therefore, we offer a place where they can look up at the sky and not see drones or fighter jets, sleep knowing they won’t have to get up at night and run to a shelter, or be able to enjoy their childhood without the fear of harm.

Why in Mallorca?

Firstly, the people of Mallorca have been incredibly welcoming to Ukrainian refugee families on the island, in addition to support organisations like ours to help meet the basic needs of food and hygiene.

Secondly, the Amar Ukraine Association has a Calvia Hostel with sufficient capacity and the necessary facilities to temporarily host children from Ukraine.

And finally, the government of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Ukrainian consulate in Barcelona, chose our organisation as an ideal place for children who need emotional rest.

Why in dormitories and not host families?

The psychology team of Amar Ukraine is aware of the emotional state of the children and the reality that surrounds them. The fact that they have to return to their homeland makes it advisable that the time they spend in Mallorca is not too long, so they cannot adjust to an unreal situation, and then the emotional toll is worsened.

Based on research, the advisable proposal is to spend 12 days in a hostel, in an environment where there are no language or cultural barriers as there would be in foster families. There is a sense of belonging to that life with a foster family on a temporary basis, that unfortunately, these children will not have when they return.

In the dormitories, they will have a psychologist at their disposal who will work with them on their psychological state so has the rest it deserves, and so they can enjoy their staying without anxiety and enjoy a comfortable bed in an environment of tranquility.

Project goals

General goal: to offer a space for emotional rest to children from Ukraine.

Specific goals:

Relieve their emotional distress
Provide an environment that will allow them to sleep without the sounds of sirens and explosions.
Restore the Vitamin D in their body after a long stay in shelters and basements.
Get to know a new country (culture and customs)
See support for Ukraine from other countries

Project Evaluation systems

Indicator 1 – The degree of mood improvement according to the psychologist’s report. Expected result: 4/5 in 80% cases
Indicator 2 – The degree of satisfaction of vacationers with offered amenities using a survey conducted by psychologist: Expected result: 4/5 in 80% cases
Indicator 3- Number of hours devoted to outdoor activities: Expected result: 6 hours per day
Indicator 4- Number of activities held by each group outside of dormitory: Expected result: at least 7 organised trips
Indicator 5- Number of companies and public administrations in Mallorca that cooperate in the project. Expected result: At least 4 companies and 1 state administration

Human Resources dedicated to the project:

Although 4 youths mentors, a psychologist, a paediatrician and a cook will come from Ukraine, the following personnel will be available from the Amar Ukraine Association:

Campus Director (Full Time)
Coordinator (9 hours per month)
Administrative (12 hours/week)
Youth mentor (full day)
Cleaner (35 hours per month)
Lifeguard (4 hours per day)
Facility and pool maintenance staff (23 hours per month)

Materials dedicated to the project

The Amar Ukraine Association will have a place in its hostel to accommodate each group of orphans from Ukraine. Moreover, the following material will be available:

Bunk beds
Bed linen, pillows, towels
Dishen
Stationary and books
Products for swimming pool maintenance
Sports equipment
Inflatables and toys for pool
Tables and chairs for workshops and schools
Sunscreen
Food

Our hostel:

Rooms for girls and boys

Bathrooms