* Information campaign targeting teens and youth in Poland, including Ukrainian refugees and other nationalities, particularly those not attending Polish schools. The campaign aims to convey the importance of attending Polish schools and exploring opportunities for personal development. The campaign utilizes popular platforms such as the project website “U for U” (with content for teens in manga graphic style), the UNICEF “Spilno” website for parents, and social media channels like Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, along with offline methods. Key components include partnerships with Ukrainian influencers and thought leaders, webinars, online and offline events, professional educational consultations, and targeted advertising. This comprehensive approach ensures broad reach and engagement, motivating youth to continue their education and interact actively.

* Educational consultations as part of the information campaign offer practical support to teens and their parents in preparing documents for admission to Polish educational institutions, including clarifying requirements and application processes. The consultations cover topics such as children’s rights to education, access to language courses, inclusive learning, and recommendations for addressing discrimination or bullying.

* Online and offline events, including workshops, training sessions, art studios, gaming meetups, and movie screenings, aimed at skill development and socialization, including Minecraft Education activities.

* Webinars featuring lawyers and psychologists from the organization Right to Protection, well-known Ukrainian TV host and public activist Oleksandr Pedan, and singer-songwriter Svitlana Tarabarova.

* UPSHIFT program trainer network development: 20 three-day training sessions across different Polish cities, and the selection and implementation of 13 youth projects supported by mini-grants. This initiative successfully created a platform for developing youth initiatives to address pressing social challenges.

* Psychological support: webinars, online/offline events, and consultations with specialists on adaptation, stress management, and anti-bullying strategies.

* Career guidance and testing, including the use of the free Career Guidance Platform https://hryoutest.in.ua, providing Ukrainian students in Poland with support in choosing future professions. Testing helps identify interests, skills, and professional potential, while consultations incorporate current market trends to build an effective career path.

* U-Report (https://europe.ureport.in) is a UNICEF digital platform providing young people with a unique opportunity to participate in surveys, share opinions, and actively influence critical social changes in their communities. The platform creates a space for open dialogue, enabling youth to engage in decision-making processes and highlight pressing issues.

* Online Courses for Youth cover essential topics such as quality education, health and well-being, communication, digitalization, career guidance, sex education, intercultural communication, tolerance and human rights, “Stop Bullying!” (separate courses for parents and children), decent work, and economic growth.

The courses are currently under development.

• Podcast “Youth Speaks” — honest conversations with Ukrainian teens and youth about what truly matters to them. Topics range from health and education to careers and relationships, with guests sharing insights and practical advice.
• The communication server “Youth Speaks” (t.me/govorymo_my) is a virtual space created specifically for teens, where they can discuss various important topics, share helpful advice, and provide support to each other in a friendly and open atmosphere.

Mission of the “U for U” Project:

The project aims to create favorable conditions for Ukrainian teens in Poland, fostering their adaptation, personal development, and active participation in societal life.