DPI Students Donated Braille Books to the Irpin Community — An Investment in Inclusive Education
A small but important initiative: students of the State Tax University, with support from a charitable foundation, donated Braille books to Irpin. We explore why this issue is not just about books, but about equal access to culture and education.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 18, 2026 · 1 min read
What was delivered
The Irpin Children's Library received sets of publications printed in Braille, intended for children with visual impairments. The gift was organized by students of the State Tax University with the support of the charitable foundation "Health of the Future". The books will replenish the library's collections and will be available to anyone who needs them.
"Among the books are works by classics of Ukrainian literature, in particular Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky and Ivan Karpenko-Kary, as well as publications about world-famous figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Margaret Thatcher."
— Yuliia Osinska, Deputy Mayor of Irpin
Why this matters
Access to texts in Braille is not a romantic gesture but a practical step toward equal opportunities in education and cultural life. For a child with a visual impairment, contact with the classics of Ukrainian literature or the biography of an outstanding figure means the opportunity to form a worldview using the same materials as their peers. It also preserves cultural connection and strengthens the inclusive role of the local library.
What's next
University representatives said they plan to continue helping the community — in particular by replenishing collections and supporting school libraries. This model — student initiative + partnership with a foundation — can serve as an example for other communities where materials are needed for people with special needs.
Conclusion: this is not just a gift of books — it's a signal: inclusion can begin with local initiatives. The question now for partners and donors is whether to scale up and make such projects systematic or leave them as isolated actions?
