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First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska spoke at Columbia University at the invitation of the World Leaders Forum – the university’s international discussion platform.

An event initiated by the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen Global Platform was held at UN Headquarters in New York. First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska presented the Global Vocabulary of Resilience, while First Ladies and spouses of Prime Ministers from 21 countries shared what their societies draw strength and stability from.

In New York, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with American philanthropists Deborah Lehr, Mitzi Perdue, and Jonathan Tepperman.

In the presence of the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, five Canadian educational institutions signed memorandums to join the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies.

During her visit to Canada, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with key Canadian philanthropists and partners who have supported Ukrainians since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, helped rebuild the country, and invested in the future of Ukrainian children.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska began her visit to Canada at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary – one of the largest paediatric medical centres in Western Canada. The hospital is home to Dr. Gordon Townsend School, an educational space that gives children undergoing long-term treatment access to learning.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in the third annual national forum “My Accessibility – 2026.” This year’s theme was “Lessons Learned.”

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited Prylymanskyi Lyceum, where the school kitchen has been renovated and a shelter built with the support of UNICEF and the DECIDE project. The school hosted a Healthy Eating Festival as part of the School Nutrition Reform.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and American philanthropist Howard Buffett visited the new 12–21 youth space in Odesa. This is the fifth space in the 12–21 network and the fourth created in cooperation between the Olena Zelenska Foundation and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska visited a gymnasium in the Kyiv region together with Minister of Education and Science Andrii Butenko, Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Tymur Tkachenko, and Advisor – Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Barrier-Free Environment Tetiana Lomakina, where they attended the nationwide “Language of Dignity” lesson.