Building resilience of crisis-affected communities through enhanced program management practices of Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine

Funding for the project: in partnership and with financial support from international organization World Vision International.

Description: Due to ongoing danger, humanitarian crises, and forced displacement, children and communities in Ukraine are experiencing toxic stress. According to research, 9 out of 10 children suffer from emotional and psychological strain, with 73% feeling unsafe or scared. The consequences include a decline in academic performance, depression, low self-esteem, as well as difficulties in communication and social adaptation.

The creation of child-friendly spaces is an effective solution that provides children and their caregivers with essential psychosocial support, reduces stress levels, and aids in the restoration of their emotional well-being.

What we offer:

• Friendly spaces for children where they can escape from the realities of war;
• Group classes for the development of life skills and psycho-emotional support;
• Creative workshops, sports activities, and board games;
• Individual consultations with psychologists;
• Positive parenting trainings for adults;
• Visit to a mobile planetarium in Chernivtsi region.

The project focuses on the following target groups:

• Large families (with three or more children);
• Internally displaced persons (IDPs);
• Single-parent households;
• People with disabilities;
• Orphans;
• Families with children under 1 year old or pregnant women;
• Children affected by armed conflict, among many others.

Our results during the project implementation period:

• 186 children participated in Child-Friendly Spaces, engaging in regular educational and therapeutic activities.
• 147 parents and caregivers completed Positive Parenting training sessions.
• 26 individuals received individual psychological support.
• 154 beneficiaries participated in group psychological support sessions.
• 290 children from remote communities in Chernivtsi region visited the mobile planetarium.
• 90 faith leaders completed “training for trainers” on Positive Parenting, enabling them to share the knowledge within their communities.