Hands-on eco-events about bats are underway in Uzhhorod

The Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) recently organized two educational sessions focusing on the study and conservation of bat biodiversity for young residents of Uzhhorod. The events took place at the “ROMA Hub” within the NGO “Nehemiah” Ukraine and the Evangelical Christian Baptist Church, attracting a total of 19 participants, including children from the Roma minority and internally displaced families.

Andriy Donichenko, an activist of the IRCEF, led the sessions, highlighting the critical issue of bat extinction, with all bat species being listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. Mr. Donichenko emphasized the importance of preserving bat habitats and discussed the significant role that bats play in ecosystems. He shared insights with the children about the unique characteristics of bats, their benefits to humans, and ways in which children can contribute to bat conservation efforts. During the sessions, participants had the opportunity to engage in crafting bat boxes using various wooden components. The bat boxes, once completed, were thoughtfully placed in attics to provide a safe habitat for bats to dwell in.

“ROMA Hub” within NGO Nehemiah Ukraine

Evangelical Christian Baptist Church in Uzhhorod

The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU BundesverbandNABU International), project coordinators  Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

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