Social activity

The NGO Outdoor Learning in Ukraine was created in 2018, aiming to promote outdoor education in Ukraine. However, its peak activity occurred in 2022, coinciding with the beginning of russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. During this time, society faced a significant challenge related to the psychoemotional recovery, particularly for children. The organization directed its efforts towards this challenge. Since 2022, we have successfully organized outdoor activities in nature for thousands of children affected by the war.

Our projects

In process

Coverage: 214 children, including 76 free of charge, 8-16 years

  • Duration: June-August 2023
  • Coverage: 214 children, including 76 free of charge, 8-16 years

Outdoor adventures where children of fallen servicemen participate free of charge.

In process

Open Sky Holidays

  • Duration: June-August, 2023
  • Coverage: 224 children, including 60 who attend free of charge, 6-10 years

City Camps in Ivano-Frankivsk, where children from socially vulnerable groups participate through charitable contributions.

In process

Autumn Hikes with GoЙra!

  • Duration: October 2022
  • Coverage: 120 children, 6-15 years

Free one-day hikes in the Carpathian Mountains

In process

GoЙra! Family Fest

  • Duration: October 14, 2023
  • Coverage: 18 teams or 69 participants, 4-50 years

Family Fun Sports Festival

In process

Outdoor Education in Ukrainian Schools

  • Duration: 2018 - present
  • Coverage: approximately 500 children, 6-16 years

Regular forest days and occasional trips for schools

In process

Outdoor Adventure Tracker “Wonderous Kilometer”

  • Duration: October 2023 - present
  • Coverage: 30+ families, with children from 5 years old

50 ideas for outdoor activities, accompanied by a beautiful viewfinder-style poster.

Перша всеукраїнська онлайн конференція з навчання просто неба

  • Тривалість: червень 2024 року
  • Охоплення: близько 300 освітян

Конференція, яка обʼєднала освітян, зацікавлених темою навчання просто неба для дітей

Лісова школа

  • Тривалість: весна 2024 року
  • Охоплення: 220 дітей віком 6-16 років

Заходи просто неба для дітей, що постраждали від війни

Flashmob: “Reading in Nature”

  • Duration: September 2023
  • Participation: 24 participants, parents with children from 3 years old

Instagram flashmob aimed at popularizing being outdoors during the interseason.

FranKolo

  • Duration: April 2022 - May 2023
  • Coverage: 1300 children, 4-16 years

Mobile hub for extracurricular education in Ivano-Frankivsk

Spring hikes with GoЙra!

  • Duration: April-May, 2023
  • Coverage: 94 children, with 50 attending free of charge or through charitable contributions, 8-16 years

One-day hikes in the Carpathian Mountains, where children from socially vulnerable groups participate through charitable contributions.

GoЙra! Camps

  • Duration: July-August 2022
  • Coverage: 357 children, including 240 free of charge, 6-16 years

Both tent and day camps where children affected by war can participate for free.

Kamianytsia. Vilni (Tenement. Free)

  • Duration: April - June 2022
  • Coverage: 39 children, 6-10 years

City camp for Internally Displaced children in Ivano-Frankivsk

Outdoor Learning Without Borders

  • Тривалість: з листопада 2026 до жовтня 2027

International exchange and cooperation in the field of outdoor education, environmental education and youth resilience

Our activities align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Good health and well-being

    We have repeatedly witnessed how nature helps children cope with stress, including that caused by war. Research also confirms that active outdoor recreation positively impacts the psychoemotional state. At the same time, physical activities contribute to the harmonious development of children of all ages.

  • Quality education

    The PISA-2018 research revealed that Ukraine has certain issues with classroom discipline. Effective learning is only possible in a favorable classroom environment with students' focus on the educational process. During informal outdoor activities, such necessary trust between the teacher and among the students is established.

  • Gender equality

    Active outdoor recreation in nature is not gender-specific. Everyone who is willing can participate. Our male and female instructors help children express themselves without biases. We are indifferent to stereotypes regarding non-girly sports or emotions forbidden for boys.

Our partners

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For collaboration inquiries, please contact:

Iryna Hyshchuk

Head of the organisation

Outdoor Learning in Ukraine

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