Japanese Publisher Provides Workbooks For Ukrainian Children
A Japanese publisher is helping young children who have fled Ukraine to keep up with their education. The company has printed a Ukrainian-language workbook for young kids in Japan and elsewhere.
It printed 10,000 copies of the workbook after its Ukrainian partner suspended operations due to Russia's invasion. Free copies were handed out to Ukrainian children in Tokyo.
Four kids between the ages of five and nine who arrived in Japan earlier this year are happy with the workbook.
The mother of a 5-year-old girl said, "I appreciate the support because we couldn't bring anything from Ukraine. Books are very important for children. I'm pleased the book is written in the Ukrainian language and made for Ukrainian people."
Gakken President Goromaru Toru said, " Children are suffering the most from the war. What our company can do is help them to continue their studies."
Kindergartens and local governments can receive copies upon request. The publisher also plans to work with UNICEF to get the book into the hands of Ukrainian children back home or wherever they are in neighboring countries.