This Children's Day, 450 kids transformed Iulius Mall Suceava into a canvas

June 1st has a way of bringing out the best in everyone, and this year was no exception. The ASSIST Humanitarian Foundation was back at the EduFortress Children's Festival, hosted at Iulius Mall Suceava, ready to celebrate International Children's Day with color, creativity, and a whole lot of joy. 

Face Painting at EduFortress Suceava: Superheroes, Tigers, and Butterflies 

The face painting booth had a constant stream of requests throughout the day. Children came in asking for superheroes, tigers, butterflies, flowers, and anything else they could imagine. 

Tote Bag Painting Workshop: Kids Take Their Art Home 

At the textile workshop, children got to paint their own tote bags from scratch. Some went for their favorite characters, others filled every inch of fabric with patterns, names, and drawings that were entirely their own. Each child took their tote bags home as a small but lasting reminder of the day. 

ASSIST Humanitarian Foundation Volunteers Celebrate Children's Day in Suceava for the Fifth Year in a row 

For the ASSIST volunteers, June 1st is always a special day. Spending it surrounded by pure happiness is a reminder of what community work is really about and why we keep showing up year after year. We are grateful for every smile shared with us and already looking forward to next year's edition. 

Want to help us keep showing up? Support the ASSIST Humanitarian Foundation with a donation and help us create moments like these for children across Suceava. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is EduFortress Children's Festival? 

EduFortress is an annual Children's Day festival held in Suceava, organized by EDU MAX. It brings together local organizations, workshops, and activities for children of all ages. 

What activities did ASSIST organize at EduFortress 2026? 

The ASSIST Humanitarian Foundation ran two creative workshops: face painting, where children could become their favorite characters, and textile painting, where kids designed and painted their own tote bags to take home. 

How many children attended the ASSIST workshops at EduFortress 2026? 

Over 450 children visited the ASSIST booths at EduFortress on June 1st, 2026. 

How can I support the ASSIST Humanitarian Foundation? 

You can support ASSIST's community programs and future events through a donation on their official website at fundatia-assist.ro.