What is the «Life-giving water» charity program?

The unique diving program for kids who have experienced stress, loss, and displacement due to war. Designed to provide emotional recovery, reduce stress, and motivate development through safe exposure to the underwater world.

Scuba diving

Training classes of scuba diving with certified instructors. Many years of experience working with kids

Emotional rehabilitation

Specially designed classes to restore the psychological state of kids after traumatic events

20+ years of experience

The Ukrainian Public organization «KATRAN» Divers’ Club» has over 20 years of experience in the field of scuba diving

📍 Scuba diving takes place in the 50-meter specialized swimming pool "Palace of Underwater Sports" in Kyiv, Ukraine

The «Life-giving Water» » program is held weekly according to a pre-agreed schedule.

Who is the program for?

The «Life-giving Water» program is free for kids aged 10 to 16 who need special support and emotional recovery:

Children and families forced to leave their homes due to war - internally displaced persons since 2022 (IDPs)
Children whose parents died, missing in action (MIA) or were captured during the war
Children whose parents became disabled as a result of the war
Children left without parental care (orphaned children)
Children from low-income families and large families

6 advantages

OF SCUBA DIVING FOR EMOTIONAL RECOVERY OF KIDS

Scuba diving is not just a sport. It is a rehabilitation tool for kids who have experienced the traumatic events of war

Reducing stress and anxiety

The underwater environment isolates the child from noise and external stimuli, creating an atmosphere of calm. Regular deep breaths while scuba diving promote relaxation and improve mood.

Changing the focus of attention

Being in a new environment helps to shift attention from traumatic memories to positive impressions, and forms new life guidelines.

Feeling of freedom and weightlessness

In the water, kids feel lightness and freedom of movement, which helps them get rid of stiffness, physical and psychological limitations.

Increasing self-confidence

Learning new skills and overcoming fears help build confidence, independence, and increase self-esteem.

Social integration and support

Scuba diving is a team activity that teaches you to interact, trust others, helps you make new friends, and feels the support of the community.

Positive emotions and motivation

Observing the beauty of the underwater world causes admiration, joy, peace, and increases the level of "happiness hormones".

HOW IS THE PROGRAM GOING?

The scuba diving training session lasts from 3 to 4 hours according to the formula «one instructor - one child», is accompanied by underwater photo and video shooting, and consists of the following parts:

Meeting at the KATRAN dive center at the agreed time at the address: Kyiv, 2/3 Plastova St. (Darnytska Square), Underwater Sports Palace.

Briefing (pre-dive briefing on the equipment set, rules for safe scuba diving, physiology of a person underwater, etc.). Duration up to 45 minutes.

Individual selection of equipment. Practicing basic skills in the shallow part of the pool (depth 1.5 meters). Scuba diving (duration 30-40 minutes, depth from 2 to 5 meters).

Teaching basic surface swimming skills from a professional swimming coach.

Debriefing (discussion of essential points after scuba diving). Obtaining practical skills in tying nautical knots, etc. Awarding a diploma, photo and video as a keepsake.

Як проходить програма?

Тренувальне заняття з дайвінгу триває від 3-х до 4-хгодин по формулі «одна дитина – один інструктор», супроводжується підводноюфото- та відеозйомкою, та складається з наступних частин:

Збір до дайв-центра

Збір у дайв-центрі «KATRAN» у погоджений час за адресою:м. Київ, вул. Пластова,.2/3 (Дарницькаплоща), Палац Підводного Спорту.

Брифінг

Брифінг (інструктаж перед зануренням щодо комплектуспорядження, правил безпечних занурень з аквалангом, фізіології людини, щоперебуває під водою тощо). Тривалість до 45 хвилин.

Консультація з інструктором

Проводиться індивідуальний підбір спорядження під кожну дитину

Ознайомлювальне занурення

Відпрацювання базових навичок у мілкій частині басейну (глибина 1,5 метрів).

Перше занурення

Занурення з аквалангом (тривалість 30-40 хвилин, глибина від 2 до 5 метрів).

Дебрифінг

Обговорення суттєвих моментів після занурення з аквалангом

Практичні навички

Отримання практичних навичок по в’язанню морських вузлів та інше

Пам'ятні матеріали

Нагородження дипломом, фото та відео на згадку.

LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU TO COMPLETE THE SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM

Medical certificate

Medical certificate (standard form for swimming pool visiting) with a mandatory indication that there are no contraindications (restrictions) for scuba diving / diving is allowed (free-form wording).

Document confirming the child's right to participate

Document confirming the child's right to participate in this program:
— copy of the certificate of registration of an internally displaced person (for the child);
— copy of the certificate of the deceased defender of Ukraine (for parents);
— copy of the document certifying the fact of MIA - missing in action (for parents);
— copy of the certificate of being in captivity (for parents);
— copy of the certificate of a person with a disability as a result of the war (for parents);
— copy of the document certifying the status of an orphan;
— copy of the certificate of receiving social assistance and/or being registered with the Department of Social Protection of the Population (for parents).

Discover Scuba Diving form

Discover Scuba Diving form completed and signed by a parent / guardian of the child.

Necessary things for visiting of the swimming pool

— swimming trunks / swimsuit;
— rubber slippers;
— swimming cap;
— towel;
— shower products;

OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORT

The «Life-giving Water» program is implemented with the support of charitable foundations, public organizations, and government institutions that work with us to recover the children of Ukraine.