We created this program in March 2023 to help children and women from Ukraine cope with the stress brought by the war. The Pristanište House is the only shelter in Montenegro that welcomes people with disabilities. Guests are also welcome to bring their pets if they have no one to leave them with in Ukraine.
During their stay in Montenegro, the children spend 12–14 days free from the constant threat of war. They breathe the sea air, spend time in nature, and take part in cultural and social activities that help them regain a peaceful rhythm of life, far from everyday danger. These days are of great importance for their psychological recovery and for strengthening their sense of safety.
what we do
- We host groups of Ukrainian children accompanied by a group leader
- provide free accommodation at the Pristanište House in Budva
- provide three meals a day
- organize excursions, workshops, and psychological support (upon request)
our impact
since March 2023, we have hosted
from different regions of Ukraine
Sumy, Kyiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro regions and others
every month
IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT A QUIET PLACE TO SLEEP PROGRAM.
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“We were transported to another reality”
For the New Year’s holidays, a group of 16 people from the village of Sad in the Sumy region of Ukraine came to us. These are students and teachers of the Sadsky Lyceum.
During the week, they went on a hike to the village of Sveti Stefan, toured the Old Town with a professional guide, got acquainted with the history of Budva, and saw how Badni dan (Christmas Eve in the Balkans) is celebrated here. We also conducted psychological training in the art therapy format for the group. We are glad that we were able to give children and adults this week of rest and quiet, away from the front-line territories.
Here’s what the lyceum’s teachers and children wrote in our review book:
‘We express our sincere gratitude to the entire team of the Pristanište Foundation for the incredibly warm welcome to the Sadovsky Lyceum-children and teachers. Considering our stay in the frontline Sumy region, we were very pleased to feel comfortable and humane attitude, which was manifested in accommodation, provision, and organization of high-quality leisure activities. It is as if we were transported to another reality, which captures us with incredible landscapes, positive emotions, and sincere feelings. You have given us the opportunity at such a difficult moment to be inspired by the peaceful realities that we need so much for our further struggle. We appreciate your kindness and willingness to help anyone who needs it. Thank you for such a warm welcome and for the happy eyes of our children. glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!’
