In Oleksandriia, the Ukrainian Red Cross held a practical session to promote active lifestyles among children

The Ukrainian Red Cross Health Promotion and Disease Prevention team from the Oleksandriia city branch, in cooperation with Humanitarian Lyceum No. 9 of the Oleksandriia City Council, organised an event as part of “Health Week”.

The aim of the session was to raise awareness about healthy lifestyles, encourage as many children as possible to take part in sports, and foster a responsible attitude towards their own health.

For Year 3 pupils, health promotion staff prepared an engaging educational programme. Children explored healthy eating through themed colouring activities and an interactive quiz on choosing nutritious foods. The highlight for many participants was the practical component — animal yoga, designed specifically for children. In a playful format, they performed exercises by imitating animal movements. The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention programme is implemented in the Kirovohrad region with the support of the Danish Red Cross.