Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation Supported Cyprus’s First Accessible Youth Camp
As part of its commitment to social inclusion and community empowerment, Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation supported Cyprus’s first fully accessible youth camp as a Gold Sponsor. The three-day event, organized by RESET, YPARXO, and Ablebook, celebrated unity and aimed to create lasting memories for all participants.
Held in the scenic mountains of Agros Village, the groundbreaking camp brought together young people with and without physical disabilities in a safe, inclusive environment where everyone felt a genuine sense of belonging. The initiative featured a dynamic program of interactive workshops, adapted sports activities, and recreational experiences.
Representing the Foundation, Natalia Ryaba, Head of the Foundation, commented that: “More than just a three-day summer getaway, the camp served as a powerful statement that inclusion is not an afterthought—it is the foundation of a thriving, compassionate society. Together, we stand with people of all abilities; we value their potential and celebrate their joy.”
The camp welcomed over 40 youth participants, along with their families, trainers, facilitators, and organisers. Beyond the activities, it fostered the breaking down of isolation and the building of lifelong friendships. Attendees shared their stories and expertise, which laid the foundation for understanding, empathy, and genuine connection.
As part of its sponsorship, the Foundation also provided gifts to the winning team of the inclusive sports tournament, which offered wheelchair basketball, archery, and sitting volleyball, embodying the camp’s mission of accessibility, teamwork, and joyful participation for all.
Andrey & Julia Dashin’s Foundation extends its sincere congratulations to all those whose dedication and hard work made this vision a reality. There is nothing more authentic and transformative than bringing people together to laugh, learn, explore, and grow alongside one another, and this camp will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on all who participated.