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“Alongside the specialists from this organization, I felt genuine women’s support and realized that even in difficult times, it is possible to find inner harmony,” shares 36-year-old Monika. She is married and is raising children together with her husband. Family, support from others, and the opportunity to do something useful for other people are important to Monika. She works as an organizer at the House of Culture, where she actively participates in community life and in organizing cultural events, helps the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and supports volunteer initiatives. But behind all this activity was something Monika rarely spoke about openly: inner doubts, emotional exhaustion, and a feeling that she lacked inner support. After learning about the work of NGO Girls, the woman joined the organization’s initiatives. She attended an art therapy event, where through creativity and direct communication she began to restore her inner balance; she took part in training on preventing gender-based violence; and she completed training on restoring inner harmony. “Working with Monika showed how important support and a safe space are for women, where they can speak openly about their experiences,” notes the specialist. Thanks to the support of NGO Girls, Monika also has the opportunity to work with a psychologist free of charge through online consultations. Psychological support helps her better understand her emotions, work through fears and inner experiences, and restore her inner resources. Today, Monika feels inspired to support other women and share her own experience. Assistance is provided within the framework of the project “Strengthening Access and Service Provision for SRH Support and GBV Prevention among Conflict-Affected Women and Girls in Eastern and Southern Ukraine” in cooperation with the international humanitarian organization CARE, with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office. Read the story👇 https://lnkd.in/e3snuiUA #CAREUkraine #germanHumanitarianAssistance #GFFO