On International Children’s Day, an open day was traditionally held at the Saguramo Day Center for Children and Persons with Disabilities “Ialoni”.
The event was attended by supporting organizations of the Day Care Service Center, including representatives of state agencies, embassies, the private sector, and local governments.
Guests had the opportunity to view the works of the beneficiaries, participate in various activities with them, and taste refreshing drinks prepared by the beneficiares the Day Care Service Center.
The Ambassador of Bulgaria, Veselin Valkanov, visited “Ialoni” for the first time. He and his companions toured the space of the center, got acquainted with the work process of the speech and behavior therapists, and viewed the crafts of the children.
The event was organized as part of the cooperation between ASB Georgia and HEAD, which aims to implement therapeutic clay-working activities at the Day Care Service Center, in which Ukrainian children are involved along with the day center’s beneficiaries.
The main goal of the event was to change the stereotypes existing in society towards children and people with disabilities, as well as to socialize Ukrainian children living in Georgia and promote their integration into Georgian society.