M. L. Kropyvnytskyi Central City Library, Library Branch No. 5
Mykolaiv city.
Today 23.05.2026 we took photos with the players from our
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
Today 23.05.2026 we took photos with the players from our
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
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Today 23.05.2026 we took photos with the players from our
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
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Today 23.05.2026 we took photos with the players from our
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
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Today 23.05.2026 we took photos with the players from our
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
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Today 23.05.2026 we took photos with the players from our
chess and checkers club and with our coach, Zvonilov Serhi Borysovych.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT SIGNED TO SUPPORT
CHILDREN, YOUTH, SPORTS AND EDUCATION IN MYKOLAIV, UKRAINE
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT SIGNED TO SUPPORT
CHILDREN, YOUTH, SPORTS AND EDUCATION IN MYKOLAIV, UKRAINE
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy and M. L. Kropyvnytskyi Central City Library Launch New International Partnership Mykolaiv, Ukraine / Finland – May 11, 2026
The European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry) and M. L. Kropyvnytskyi Central City Library, Library Branch No. 5 in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, have officially signed an international Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing long-term cooperation focused on children, youth development, sports education, inclusion, and international partnership building.
The agreement represents an important new step in strengthening educational, cultural, and physical activity opportunities for children and young people in the Mykolaiv region during challenging times for Ukraine.
The cooperation agreement was signed between:
The agreement represents an important new step in strengthening educational, cultural, and physical activity opportunities for children and young people in the Mykolaiv region during challenging times for Ukraine.
The cooperation agreement was signed between:
- European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy – E.C.Y.P.E – Academy ry (Finland)
represented by President of the Board Timo Virtanen
- M. L. Kropyvnytskyi Central City Library, Library Branch No. 5
including its Sports Club for Chess and Checkers,
represented by Head Ichanska Victoriia.
Ichanska Victoriia.
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Ichanska Victoriia.
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Supporting the Future of Children and Youth Through Education,
Sport and Community
The partnership aims to promote:
Sport and Community
The partnership aims to promote:
- access to sports and physical activity,
- youth development,
- international cooperation,
- educational opportunities,
- inclusion and equality,
- and long-term wellbeing for children and young people.
The cooperation will include project development, international networking, youth programs, educational activities, coaching development, seminars, sports initiatives, and future participation in international funding and partnership programs.
Special emphasis is placed on supporting children and youth through community-based activities that strengthen hope, resilience, learning opportunities, and social inclusion.
Special emphasis is placed on supporting children and youth through community-based activities that strengthen hope, resilience, learning opportunities, and social inclusion.
Important Role of the Library and Chess & Checkers Club
The agreement highlights the important role of libraries and intellectual sports activities in supporting children’s growth, mental wellbeing, learning, and social development.
The Sports Club for Chess and Checkers operating within the Library Branch creates meaningful opportunities for young people to:
The agreement highlights the important role of libraries and intellectual sports activities in supporting children’s growth, mental wellbeing, learning, and social development.
The Sports Club for Chess and Checkers operating within the Library Branch creates meaningful opportunities for young people to:
- develop strategic thinking,
- improve concentration and discipline,
- strengthen social interaction,
- and participate in safe and educational community activities.
Libraries continue to play a highly important role in Ukraine by providing children and families with safe educational spaces, cultural activities, knowledge access, and community support during difficult times.
International Visibility and Future Opportunities
International Visibility and Future Opportunities
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The cooperation also aims to increase the international visibility of local Ukrainian youth activities and create new opportunities for future European partnerships, projects, sponsorship cooperation, and educational exchange programs.
According to the parties, this agreement is not only a formal cooperation document — it is also a symbolic message of international solidarity, peace, and support for the future of Ukrainian children and youth.
According to the parties, this agreement is not only a formal cooperation document — it is also a symbolic message of international solidarity, peace, and support for the future of Ukrainian children and youth.
Statement from E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry
“We believe that every child deserves opportunities for education, sport, wellbeing, and hope for the future. This cooperation with the Mykolaiv library and sports club is an important step toward building international support networks for children and youth in Ukraine.”
— Timo Virtanen
President of the Board
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry)
“We believe that every child deserves opportunities for education, sport, wellbeing, and hope for the future. This cooperation with the Mykolaiv library and sports club is an important step toward building international support networks for children and youth in Ukraine.”
— Timo Virtanen
President of the Board
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry)
About the Organizations
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry)
The Academy is an international non-profit organization based in Finland and Bulgaria, focused on children’s and youth physical education, wellbeing, international cooperation, inclusion, humanitarian support, and research development.
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry)
The Academy is an international non-profit organization based in Finland and Bulgaria, focused on children’s and youth physical education, wellbeing, international cooperation, inclusion, humanitarian support, and research development.
M. L. Kropyvnytskyi Central City Library – Library Branch No. 5
The Library Branch in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, serves the local community through educational, cultural, and youth-focused activities, including its Sports Club for Chess and Checkers which supports intellectual development and community engagement among children and youth.
The Library Branch in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, serves the local community through educational, cultural, and youth-focused activities, including its Sports Club for Chess and Checkers which supports intellectual development and community engagement among children and youth.
Nadiya Miryan
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Nadiya Miryan,Anatolii Bugaiev & Ichanska Victoriia.
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Nadiya Miryan
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Media & Cooperation Contact:
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +358 45 125 8817
Website: www.europecype-academy.org
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy ry)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +358 45 125 8817
Website: www.europecype-academy.org