We have created a center
for Ukrainian
mothers with kids

where they will find a safe place,
educational, psychological and legal suport.

How do we work?

learn about our mission

Omenaa Mensah, together with her Foundation, has been offering educational support to street children in Ghana and children’s homes in Poland for several years. However, given the dire situation in Ukraine, the Foundation has made the decision to extend its aid to Ukrainian refugees who are seeking refuge in Poland and facing the challenges of adapting to a new country. As a result, the Foundation established the “RiO Edu Centrum,” a support and educational day center in Warsaw. This center aims to assist Ukrainian mothers in starting their professional careers while providing their children with free education.

“My activities primarly revolve around systematic, long-term help. At the onset of the war, Ukrainian refugees received an overwhelming amount of support from the Polish people. Now the time has come to offer our guests from across the eastern border the opportunity for a fresh start. Education has always been, and will continue to be, a significant aspect of my efforts as it empowers individuals to grow and thrive. Hence, the idea of creating RiO Edu Centrum.”

Omenaa Mensah, President of the Omenaa Foundation.

RiO Edu Centrum

RiO Edu Centrum is a day centre focused on education and supporting mothers and children from Ukraine.

The centre is located in Warsaw, at Konstruktorska 12 (entrance B). RiO Edu Center consists of 4 educational rooms for children, a workshop room, 3 psychological offices, a sensory integration room and an educational room for Ukrainian moms.

Helping Children

Children will find interesting educational and developmental activities – including Polish and English lessons.
Children will be cared for by qualified pedagogical staff and supported by psychologists and animators.
We estimate that approximately a thousand children will benefit from the center on an annual basis.

Helping Mothers

We provide women with an intensive Polish language course, along with classes on career advice and comprehensive support in legal, psychological, and medical matters.
We help women in securing employment opportunities and even some of the have the opportunity to work at our pilot center in Warsaw. We have plans to open several more in the future.
The center annually supports and empowers over a thousand women.

and what’s important…

We want to provide all of our beneficiaries with the best possible environment and a caring, empathetic staff.
Meals will also be served on site.

How to get help from the center

If you are Ukrainian and you have fled with your children to Poland in search of safety,

If you haven’t found a job yet,

If your child is of preschool age and needs contact with peers,

If you are in need of psychological, medical, legal and educational support, and

You have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Get in touch!

To benefit from what our centre has to offer, just write us an email or call us:

[email protected]
+48 725 001 512

RiO team

Agnieszka Mroczek

Manager of RiO Edu Centrum

As Manager of RiO Edu Centrum, she is responsible for the smooth operation of the entire center, starting with the day-to-day management and development of the educational offer, working with the Omenaa Foundation team, and representing RiO Edu Centrum externally. Many years of experience in project and campaign management – gained both at international PR agencies and NGOs allows her to effectively implement various educational and social initiatives, understand the needs of the third sector, and the role of good communication in relief efforts. Privately, the topic of human well-being and mental health is particularly close to her heart – she regularly practices Iyengar yoga, which helps her maintain balance and mindfulness daily.

Ksenia Svistunova

Career Advisor / Artist

At RiO Edu Centrum, she provides career counseling, assisting in professional CV creation by highlighting unique skills, experiences, and achievements. She is an artist who conducts art therapy for adults and creative workshops for teenagers. She presents the rich and magical world of creativity, eagerly sharing her knowledge and experience. Empathetic, she enjoys helping people in this way.

Karolina Smukowska

Office Worker

At RiO Edu Centrum, she serves as the first point of contact, welcoming everyone with a smile. Her priority is to ensure that children and parents feel safe and comfortable from the moment they arrive. At the reception, she informs about the latest events and is happy to provide support. When answering calls, she is always ready to respond to questions and share necessary information.

Oksana Melnyk

Office Worker

Opis: At RiO Edu Centrum, she plays an important role in communicating with mothers and their children who come to the center daily. With a warm smile, she tells mothers about the full range of services and support that our guests receive at RiO Edu Centrum. The project itself gives her enormous energy to act.

Child Educator

Teaching is her passion. By inspiring students in art classes, she develops their imagination and creativity. Together, they explore new worlds of art, writing, and scientific experiments. It is a joy to see their enthusiasm and progress, which motivates her every day.

Liudmyla Kyian

Child Educator

She is an experienced educator and the creator of educational programs for primary school children in Ukraine. At RiO Edu Centrum, she serves as a children’s educator in the beautiful Safari group. She loves children and the creative work with them. She has been working as a preschool teacher in Ukraine for years. Her knowledge of Polish helps children adapt in Poland through art, education, and play.