The Role of International and Public Organizations in Overcoming Educational Losses in Ukraine

Abstract

The article addresses the issue of compensating for educational losses resulting from war and the cessation of educational institutions’ operations. The role of specialized public and international organizations in compensating for educational losses is also thoroughly investigated.
The main idea is that educational losses have a cumulative effect and depend on the duration of interruptions in schooling. The authors identify the main factors leading to educational losses in times of war, such as limited access to educational services due to security situations, infrastructure destruction, displacement of educational participants, and the lack of necessary technical means for distance learning.
An analysis of the problems arising during the implementation of the educational process in wartime conditions is conducted, including the decline in the academic achievements of learners in distance learning and disruptions in the control and assessment system by educators. The article notes that one of the key factors for successful online learning is not only access to high-speed internet and modern devices but also a sufficient level of digital literacy for both students and teachers.
Particular attention is paid to the involvement of international and public organizations, charitable foundations in overcoming and compensating for educational expenses.
The article summarizes approaches to compensating for educational losses in international educational practice, identifies the role of individual organizations in implementing these approaches, and justifies the expediency of using international experience considering the specific needs of Ukrainian educational participants. The necessity of developing methodology and tools for conducting diagnostic research, including for students abroad, to identify the level of educational losses and develop specific mechanisms for their compensation, is also expressed.
Special emphasis is placed on the importance of timely identification and compensation for educational losses through collaborative interaction of all educational process participants, cooperation between educational institutions, parents, and the community, as well as the involvement of international and public organizations in the process.