EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

IvAlive Educational Development Center is a modern space for opportunities, support, integration, and personal growth — open to both Ukrainians and local residents, for children and adults of all ages. We help Ukrainians adapt to life in Switzerland, nurture children’s talents, build social connections, and create cultural bridges between Ukrainians and the Swiss community.

The center was born out of a need for a warm, safe place for refugees far from home. It’s not just a building — it’s a second home. A place where you can hear your native language, feel understood, and know you are not alone. Here, events and a welcoming atmosphere help you keep your identity, stay connected to your culture, and feel supported as you build a new life in the country that has given you refuge.

Our Mission

To bring together adults and children, Ukrainians and locals, through learning and shared activities — helping each person grow, share experiences, and discover each other’s culture and traditions.

Our Values

 • Support and empathy

 • Personal growth in all areas of life

 • Unity

 • Openness to new ideas

 • Kindness and positivity

 • Reliability

What We Offer

 • Education and development

Courses, workshops, and creative activities for children, women, and young people.

 • Integration and adaptation

Helping you understand life in Switzerland while keeping a strong connection to your own culture.

 • Emotional support and resilience

A safe, welcoming space where everyone feels accepted, understood, and supported.

 • Cultural exchange

Events and activities that bring together the Ukrainian and Swiss communities.

Who We Work With

 • Women aged 25–50 – Active and educated, but often feeling unsettled after moving to a new country and experiencing changes in their social status. Some are restarting their careers and learning new skills. Many are mothers who have found safety in Switzerland with their children — they come for learning, emotional support, a caring community, and the strength to move forward.

 • Children aged 1–12 – Growing up between two cultures, they need a strong link to the Ukrainian language and traditions, creative opportunities, and a safe environment.

 • Teens and young adults aged 13–24 – Searching for identity and belonging, they want a space to express themselves, grow, develop leadership skills, and connect with peers who understand them.

Our Main Activities

 • For children: Speech therapy, educational classes, camps, art workshops, creative activities, sports, and themed celebrations.

 • For women: Language courses, wellness and mental health sessions, coaching, career-focused workshops, and lectures on self-development and employment.

 • Talent development: Choir, music band.

 • Library: The largest Ukrainian library in Switzerland, with over 3,000 books — Ukrainian literature and books about Ukraine in other languages.

How You Can Help

 • Make a financial contribution

 • Become a volunteer or partner

 • Share information about us

IvAlive exists thanks to the generosity of kind people. Every contribution makes a difference.