Post by Save Ukraine

Do children’s hardships end once the explosions fade away? Of course not. The consequences of what they have endured remain with them for a long time. Anxiety, constant fear, and a loss of trust in adults and in the world around them become daily companions for children and teenagers who have witnessed shelling.  That is why Save Ukraine has launched a new comprehensive support project for children and families affected by the war through its Community Centers. Since May, the program has been operating in Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. Children receive psychological support through both group and individual sessions. Evacuated families with children will be able to find temporary shelter in two accommodation facilities that we are renovating as part of the project, while different categories of vulnerable people will receive humanitarian assistance in the form of hygiene kits. The first results are already visible. In May, 10 children in Mykolaiv completed the "Healing the Wounds of the Soul" program. In a safe and supportive environment, they are learning to talk about their feelings, cope with fear and anxiety, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and find the strength to make plans for the future despite the hardships they have endured. Starting in July, the project will expand to include two Community Centers in Kharkiv, as well as centers in Kryvyi Rih, Pivdenne, and an additional center in Zaporizhzhia. ** This publication and the assistance described in it were made possible through the generous support of the Government of the United States of America in cooperation with Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH). Save Ukraine bears sole responsibility for the content of this publication, which does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government. #PAH_Partners #EmpowerThoseWhoCare