Ukrainian children are not learning to read and write in Ukrainian. The leader of an influential diaspora organization in Poland sounds the alarm.

In Poland, there is no Ukrainian component in school education, despite a significant number of Ukrainian children living there. According to the head of the 'Euromaidan-Warsaw' organization and the 'Stand with Ukraine' fund, Natalia Panchenko, this could lead to a loss of national identity among the younger generation. She made this statement as part of the public initiative 'Bridges of Ukraine'.

Panchenko emphasized that there are no lessons on the Ukrainian language, history, and geography in Polish schools. She noted that the Polish Ministry of Education has not yet implemented such a program, citing a lack of funds as the reason.

According to the head of 'Euromaidan-Warsaw', fewer Ukrainian children have the opportunity to learn their native language, which becomes a problem for many parents. Natalia Panchenko also stressed the need to create projects that will help children preserve their Ukrainian identity and understanding. She added that this task should be carried out by Ukraine.

Panchenko also pointed out that Poland is interested in the assimilation of Ukrainian children, as the presence of Ukrainian refugees significantly contributes to the country's GDP growth. However, she considers it essential to create policies that will encourage Ukrainian children to return to Ukraine and continue their education there.

Earlier, the executive director of the Association of Ukrainian Cities, Oleksandr Slobozhan, stated that security and the unsatisfactory work of some state institutions are reasons for the small number of Ukrainians returning to their homeland. Migration policy expert Andriy Haidutsky also confirmed that providing conditions for Ukrainians to return should be the responsibility of communities, not the state.

A survey conducted by the Center for International Institutional Comparisons and Migration Studies at the Ifo Institute in Munich showed that over 25% of Ukrainian refugees plan to settle abroad permanently.