Snihurivka Children
&
Youth Sports School.
European Academy and Ukrainian Sports School Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement
Snihurivka, Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine – April 17, 2026
A significant step toward strengthening education, youth development, and international cooperation has been taken as the European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy )ry and the Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The agreement, signed in Snihurivka on April 17, 2026, establishes a structured framework for long-term strategic cooperation between the two institutions. The European Academy was represented by its authorized representative, Timo Virtanen, Board President, while the Ukrainian institution was represented by Volodymyr Pastukhov, Lyceum Principal.
A significant step toward strengthening education, youth development, and international cooperation has been taken as the European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy )ry and the Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The agreement, signed in Snihurivka on April 17, 2026, establishes a structured framework for long-term strategic cooperation between the two institutions. The European Academy was represented by its authorized representative, Timo Virtanen, Board President, while the Ukrainian institution was represented by Volodymyr Pastukhov, Lyceum Principal.
Timo Virtanen, Board President & Volodymyr Pastukhov, Lyceum Principal.
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Timo Virtanen, Board President & Volodymyr Pastukhov, Lyceum Principal.
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Strategic Framework for Cooperation
The Memorandum outlines a shared commitment to supporting youth development, strengthening educational capacity, and promoting inclusive physical education initiatives.
At its core, the agreement aims to:
The Memorandum outlines a shared commitment to supporting youth development, strengthening educational capacity, and promoting inclusive physical education initiatives.
At its core, the agreement aims to:
- Enhance access to quality education and sports opportunities for students
- Support the institutional development of the school
- Promote international visibility and cross-border cooperation
- Facilitate participation in grant-funded projects and initiatives
- Encourage youth engagement, inclusion, and overall well-being
Joint Project Development and Funding
A central element of the cooperation focuses on identifying, developing, and implementing joint projects.
The European Academy will:
A central element of the cooperation focuses on identifying, developing, and implementing joint projects.
The European Academy will:
- Support the identification of relevant funding programs, including EU and international donors
- Contribute to the preparation of project concepts and applications
- Provide guidance based on its expertise and international network
- Define local needs and priorities
- Contribute actively to project design and implementation
- Ensure coordination at the local level and engagement of stakeholders
Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange
The agreement places strong emphasis on professional development and knowledge sharing.
Planned activities include:
The agreement places strong emphasis on professional development and knowledge sharing.
Planned activities include:
- Exchange of expertise and best practices
- Professional development opportunities for teachers and staff
- Non-formal education initiatives and youth engagement programs
- Workshops and training sessions
- Study visits and exchange opportunities
- Joint educational initiatives
Communication, Visibility, and Transparency
To strengthen international engagement, the European Academy will provide an English-language platform to present the school’s activities and needs. The Ukrainian partner will supply relevant content in English, including texts, photos, and videos.
The cooperation aims to:
To strengthen international engagement, the European Academy will provide an English-language platform to present the school’s activities and needs. The Ukrainian partner will supply relevant content in English, including texts, photos, and videos.
The cooperation aims to:
- Ensure regular dissemination of project results and activities
- Increase visibility among international partners and donors
- Promote transparency and accessibility of information
Support for Sports and Community Activities
The partnership also seeks to expand opportunities in physical education and youth engagement.
Key focus areas include:
The partnership also seeks to expand opportunities in physical education and youth engagement.
Key focus areas include:
- Development of inclusive sports programs
- Promotion of youth development initiatives
- Support for community-based activities
Sustainability and Long-Term Impact
Both parties are committed to ensuring that the cooperation produces lasting results.
The agreement emphasizes:
Both parties are committed to ensuring that the cooperation produces lasting results.
The agreement emphasizes:
- Long-term impact of joint initiatives
- Sustainable development of school activities
- Integration of project outcomes into regular educational practices
Coordination and Ethical Commitments
The MoU establishes clear principles for cooperation:
The MoU establishes clear principles for cooperation:
- Exchange of relevant information and materials
- Flexibility in fulfilling obligations directly or through partners
- Protection of personal data obtained during cooperation
- Commitment to avoid actions that may harm the other party
Validity and Legal Nature
The Memorandum enters into force upon signing and remains valid until December 31, 2028.
Additional provisions include:
Disputes arising from the cooperation will be resolved through consultation, and collaboration with third parties is allowed provided no conflicts arise.
The Memorandum enters into force upon signing and remains valid until December 31, 2028.
Additional provisions include:
- Possibility of termination by mutual written agreement
- Option for either party to terminate with 14 days’ written notice
- Automatic extension unless terminated 30 days before expiry
Disputes arising from the cooperation will be resolved through consultation, and collaboration with third parties is allowed provided no conflicts arise.
A Step Toward International Educational Cooperation
The signing of this Memorandum marks a meaningful step in strengthening international collaboration in education and youth development. By combining local knowledge with international expertise, the partnership aims to create new opportunities for students, educators, and the broader community in the Mykolaiv region.
The signing of this Memorandum marks a meaningful step in strengthening international collaboration in education and youth development. By combining local knowledge with international expertise, the partnership aims to create new opportunities for students, educators, and the broader community in the Mykolaiv region.
Snihurivka Children
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Youth Sports School :
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Youth Sports School :
SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL
Supporting the Children and Youth Sports School
in
Snihurivka, Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine
Dear Potential Sponsor,
We respectfully invite your organization to become a partner in supporting the Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka, located in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, together with the international cooperation initiative led by the European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy) ry.
This proposal is not only about sports.
It is about:
We respectfully invite your organization to become a partner in supporting the Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka, located in the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, together with the international cooperation initiative led by the European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy (E.C.Y.P.E. Academy) ry.
This proposal is not only about sports.
It is about:
- protecting children affected by war,
- defending the right to education and safe childhood,
- restoring hope to young people,
- rebuilding communities,
- and helping Ukraine’s future generation survive and grow stronger through physical education and sports.
The Reality in Snihurivka
The Snihurivka area suffered greatly during the Russian invasion and occupation.
Schools, sports facilities, and civilian infrastructure in the region were heavily affected by:
Today, schools and sports institutions urgently need international support to continue their work and help young people recover physically, mentally, and socially.
The Snihurivka area suffered greatly during the Russian invasion and occupation.
Schools, sports facilities, and civilian infrastructure in the region were heavily affected by:
- shelling,
- destruction,
- occupation,
- fear,
- and constant insecurity.
- interrupted education,
- psychological trauma,
- displacement,
- and the loss of normal childhood.
Today, schools and sports institutions urgently need international support to continue their work and help young people recover physically, mentally, and socially.
About the Children and Youth Sports School
The Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka is an extremely important institution for the region.
It provides:
The Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka is an extremely important institution for the region.
It provides:
- sports education,
- physical activity,
- safe community engagement,
- youth development opportunities,
- and healthy social interaction for children and young people.
- inclusive physical education,
- youth development,
- educational cooperation,
- international visibility,
- community initiatives,
- and long-term sustainable support.
Why Physical Education Is Critically Important
For children living in wartime conditions, sports and physical education are not luxuries.
They are essential for:
For children living in wartime conditions, sports and physical education are not luxuries.
They are essential for:
- mental recovery,
- emotional well-being,
- social stability,
- discipline,
- hope,
- and resilience.
- reduce stress and trauma,
- build confidence,
- maintain motivation,
- and feel connected to their community.
- teamwork,
- perseverance,
- leadership,
- responsibility,
- and mutual respect.
- inclusive sports programs,
- youth initiatives,
- workshops and training sessions,
- community-based activities,
- and educational development.
Payment Details
Recipient:
E.C.Y.P.E.-Academy ry
(Please note the dots after each capital letter: E.C.Y.P.E.)
IBAN:
FI 177960 0171 1630 89
Message : write your information.
BIC/SWIFT:
NARYFIH2
Bank:
NARVI Payments Oy Ab
c/o Maria 01
Lapinlahdenkatu 16
00180 Helsinki
Finland
Recipient:
E.C.Y.P.E.-Academy ry
(Please note the dots after each capital letter: E.C.Y.P.E.)
IBAN:
FI 177960 0171 1630 89
Message : write your information.
BIC/SWIFT:
NARYFIH2
Bank:
NARVI Payments Oy Ab
c/o Maria 01
Lapinlahdenkatu 16
00180 Helsinki
Finland
Why Sponsoring This Initiative Is Exceptionally Meaningful
1.You Directly Support Children Harmed by War
Your sponsorship helps children and youth who have experienced:
2. You Help Restore Hope and Stability
Supporting sports and youth programs creates:
3. You Protect Children’s Rights
Every child deserves:
4. Strong International Visibility and Social Responsibility
Sponsors may receive:
5. Long-Term International Cooperation Opportunities
The partnership between the Sports School and E.C.Y.P.E. Academy includes:
1.You Directly Support Children Harmed by War
Your sponsorship helps children and youth who have experienced:
- war,
- occupation,
- shelling,
- fear,
- and severe emotional hardship.
2. You Help Restore Hope and Stability
Supporting sports and youth programs creates:
- safer environments,
- healthy activities,
- emotional recovery opportunities,
- and stronger communities.
3. You Protect Children’s Rights
Every child deserves:
- education,
- safety,
- physical activity,
- health,
- and hope for the future.
- human dignity,
- peace,
- equality,
- and the rights of children affected by conflict.
4. Strong International Visibility and Social Responsibility
Sponsors may receive:
- international visibility,
- recognition in educational and sports cooperation projects,
- positive humanitarian branding,
- and association with meaningful social responsibility initiatives.
5. Long-Term International Cooperation Opportunities
The partnership between the Sports School and E.C.Y.P.E. Academy includes:
- educational projects,
- youth development activities,
- sports initiatives,
- international grant cooperation,
- seminars and exchanges,
- and sustainable community development.
- European cooperation programs,
- youth initiatives,
- educational partnerships,
- and international sports projects.
Areas Where Sponsorship Support Is Needed
Support may include:
Support may include:
- sports equipment,
- athletics materials,
- gymnasium improvements,
- youth sports activities,
- educational programs,
- transportation,
- workshops and seminars,
- community events,
- and psychological well-being activities for children and youth.
Investing in Youth Means Investing in Peace and the Future
The children of Snihurivka have endured experiences no child should face.
Yet despite war and destruction, they continue:
By supporting the Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka, your organization becomes part of something far greater than sponsorship:
helping rebuild the future of Ukraine through children, education, sports, and hope.Together, we can give young people the opportunity to grow stronger, healthier, and more confident — even in the shadow of war.
The children of Snihurivka have endured experiences no child should face.
Yet despite war and destruction, they continue:
- learning,
- training,
- dreaming,
- and believing in the future.
By supporting the Children and Youth Sports School in Snihurivka, your organization becomes part of something far greater than sponsorship:
helping rebuild the future of Ukraine through children, education, sports, and hope.Together, we can give young people the opportunity to grow stronger, healthier, and more confident — even in the shadow of war.
With sincere respect,
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy(E.C.Y.P.E. Academy)ry.
Timo Virtanen
President
+358 45 125 8817
[email protected]
www.europecype-academy.org
and
Children and Youth Sports School
Snihurivka, Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine
European Children & Youth Physical Education Academy(E.C.Y.P.E. Academy)ry.
Timo Virtanen
President
+358 45 125 8817
[email protected]
www.europecype-academy.org
and
Children and Youth Sports School
Snihurivka, Mykolaiv Region, Ukraine
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Timo Virtanen, Board President & Volodymyr Pastukhov, Lyceum Principal.
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Timo Virtanen, Board President & Volodymyr Pastukhov, Lyceum Principal.
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Payment Details
Recipient:
E.C.Y.P.E.-Academy ry
(Please note the dots after each capital letter: E.C.Y.P.E.)
IBAN:
FI 177960 0171 1630 89
Message : write your information.
BIC/SWIFT:
NARYFIH2
Bank:
NARVI Payments Oy Ab
c/o Maria 01
Lapinlahdenkatu 16
00180 Helsinki
Finland
Recipient:
E.C.Y.P.E.-Academy ry
(Please note the dots after each capital letter: E.C.Y.P.E.)
IBAN:
FI 177960 0171 1630 89
Message : write your information.
BIC/SWIFT:
NARYFIH2
Bank:
NARVI Payments Oy Ab
c/o Maria 01
Lapinlahdenkatu 16
00180 Helsinki
Finland
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