President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the country’s largest scout organizations, who presented him with the Peace Light of Bethlehem on behalf of the entire scouting community.
“Thank you for this warmth. The warmth and the light that our people need so much. And we understand that in every sense of the word – light is very much needed today. Thank you for warming all of us – from our heroic servicemembers to every person and every family. We want victory and peace, and I wish this for you and for the entire scouting community,” the Head of State said.
The children spoke about how they help people who were forced to leave their homes, raise funds to support Ukrainian warriors, and promote Ukrainian culture around the world.
They will later pass the Peace Light of Bethlehem to Ukraine’s defenders. They will also bring it to hospitals – including the National Specialized Children’s Hospital Okhmatdyt – as well as to schools, churches, and first responders.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the nationwide youth civic organization “National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine,” the youth organization “Plast – National Scout Organization of Ukraine,” and the civic organization “Association of Ukrainian Guides.”
