Today, we would like to acknowledge the special assistance provided by Ukrainians in the United States — the family of Omelyan and Svitlana Markiv, who made a generous contribution of $5,000 at a time when fundraising had almost come to a standstill.

“A common goal - a common victory!” Thanks to our collective efforts, we were able to protect the personnel of the UA State Emergency Service who operate under constant threat, save civilian lives, and make evacuations and post-strike recovery operations significantly safer. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to: - the Markiv family (Philadelphia, USA); - Katja Kolcio (Connecticut, USA); - Lorraine Mishchuk (Winnipeg, Canada); and to everyone who contributed to this mission.

Working with children and adolescents in conditions of stress and traumatic experiences always requires professionals to demonstrate not only expertise but also a deep understanding of the specifics of child psychology.

NGO Community Self-Help and administration of the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (VIKNU) have had an important strategic meeting.

Aggression Among Children: What to Do When You Witness Violence

Thanks to your unwavering and continuous support, we’ve raised an incredible 84,500 UAH!

NGO “Community Self-Help” partnered in a panel discussion alongside the Department of Pedagogy and Social Work at the Ukrainian Catholic University and the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stirling (Scotland).

Cadets of the Military Institute of National Taras Shevchenko University Receive Certificates for Completing Training Within the "Supporting Children's Mental Health in Ukraine’s De-Occupied Territories" Project

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Device is already safeguarding rescue workers in the Kherson region

Play is more than just fun—it’s a powerful tool for supporting children’s emotional well-being and helping them adapt to challenges. Discover why play activities are the foundation of a safe space for children

Meaningful participation by children and their caregivers is a cornerstone of effective psychosocial support. Learn how to create conditions for active engagement and avoid tokenistic approaches

Our heartfelt thanks go to the charitable organization “Hospice of Hope,” our dear friend Andriy Barchyshyn, and the Ukrainian diaspora in London for their steadfast and effective support of Ukraine. Thanks to your dedication and efforts, this aid has become possible and is already making a difference for those recovering their health.

The intervention pyramid explains how and at what levels specialists provide psychosocial support during emergencies

«Our goal is to build a strong community of professionals ready to work with trauma and help people rebuild their lives»

The team from the "Community Self-Help" NGO participated in the Second All-Ukrainian Mental Health Forum, titled "Human Resilience – System Resilience"

From August to October 2024, the NGO "Community Self-Help" conducted five training sessions for 120 specialists from Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kherson, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions

On November 06, 2024, the Media Center Ukraine hosted a presentation of the “I did - so can YOU” project aimed at social adaptation of people with limb amputations.

The NGO "Community Self-Help" conducted a training in Kherson for mobile teams, police, State Emergency Service, and civilian-military cooperation representatives.

A supervisory session under the child mental health support project brought together specialists from de-occupied areas of Mykolaiv.

Our experts, Marta Pyvovarenko and Kateryna Buchko, presented the “Global Course on Mental Health for Children” at the 18th International Seminar in the Volyn Region

Children are the most vulnerable category of population in the times of war, as they are totally dependent on adults in safety matters, maintenance and addressing basic needs.

The child psychosocial support project implemented by the NGO "Community Self-Help" in collaboration with Harvard has been recognized in the WHO Health Cluster Bulletin

Explore key insights from Marta Pyvovarenko’s article for Nikopol.City in our cards, and find the full material via the link

Representatives of the State Emergency Service, police, and mobile teams from de-occupied areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions participated in a training on psychosocial support for children. Read about their impressions and experiences

The team of the NGO "Community Self-Help" conducted a training session for specialists from Sumy and Chernihiv regions

The next training on mental health and psychosocial support for children in wartime will welcome participants from Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

The Global Course on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for children and caregivers has concluded in Kherson. Participants shared their experiences and valuable feedback about the training

How can we help children who endured occupation to maintain their mental well-being? A series of training sessions in September will equip specialists from Mykolaiv and Kherson regions with practical skills. Registration is now open!

A unique training in Kyiv introduced innovative strategies for helping children navigate the challenges of war

Our goal is a healthy, fulfilled Ukrainian veteran who has every opportunity for personal development, family growth, and contribution to the country!

From May 13 to 18, 2024, an Intensive Group Therapy training titled "You Are Not Alone. Support is Near" was held for military psychologists in Velyatyno, Zakarpattia region.

On 16 May 2024, senior officials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine and the US Department of Veterans Affairs met internationally.

Intensive group therapy focuses on overcoming trauma, finding hope and love to move forward.

The NGO "Community Self-Help" continues its advocacy for "Veteran Journey Maps", seeking new partnerships to ensure quality and efficiency.

Dr. Amishi Jha (https://amishi.com/about ) is a psychology professor at the University of Miami.

It is very difficult for people who have just been released from captivity to rebuild their future.

Great thanks Middletown firefighters 🚒 for helping 🇺🇦Ukraine!

Local Ukrainian organizations, such as the NGO "Communities of Self-Help," are key to effective humanitarian work, the viability of Ukraine, and recovery during and after the war.

When this story began, Oleksandr had just finished his studies. He trained as a cook and moved from Poltava to Dnipro in search of work and self-discovery.

The Ukrainian military is fighting in the direction of Sumy