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HOPE Worldwide Ukraine Charity Foundation

Non-governmental charitable organization, registered in 1998 (Certificate #0108-98) in Ukraine.

Main activities of the Foundation:

• fostering social adaptation of orphans with disabilities who live in orphanages and boarding schools in city of Kyiv and Kyiv oblast

• promoting voluntary blood donation and recruiting blood donors

• promoting healthy lifestyles among adolescents and youth

• assisting state elderly care institutions in sustaining physical and emotional needs of the elderly

• providing humanitarian assistance to the forced migrants from the Eastern Ukraine

05/08/2026

Why Do Children Need Small Family Rituals?

After experiencing prolonged stress, children need something they can rely on. When so much in life feels uncertain, even the simplest daily routines can become a source of comfort and emotional safety.
For children, rituals are not about elaborate traditions. They are about the small moments that happen again and again.

These can be:
- a hug before bedtime;
- eating breakfast together;
- reading a bedtime story;
- taking an evening walk;
- sharing tea or a favorite treat as a family on the weekend.

These simple routines help children feel:
"Some things remain the same. I am not alone. There are people who care about me."
You don't need to create anything extraordinary. The most meaningful family rituals are often the simplest ones, repeated with love and consistency.

We follow the same principle in our psychological support groups based on the "Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques" program. Familiar opening and closing activities, repeated exercises, and time for sharing help children relax, build trust, and gradually feel safe enough to open up.

Very often, psychological recovery begins with these small, predictable moments.
Please share this post with someone who may find it helpful.
If our work resonates with you, support our Foundation or learn more about what we do:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize more psychological support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stand beside families when they need us most.

31/07/2026

What Really Happens During a Children's Psychological Support Group?

Many people imagine a psychological support group as children sitting in a circle, talking about their feelings.
In reality, it looks very different.

Children play, draw, move, laugh, and take part in creative activities. Through play, they process experiences that are often too difficult to put into words.

Step by step, they:
reduce anxiety;
learn healthy ways to cope with fear;
experience support from their peers;
rebuild trust in adults;
begin to feel like children again.

This is how our "Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques" program works. Our Foundation organizes these psychological support groups across Ukraine for children living with the consequences of war.

Behind every group are trained professionals, carefully prepared materials, safe spaces, and people who believe that every child deserves the opportunity to heal.
That is why your support matters.

When you support our Foundation, you help us organize more psychological support groups so that even more children can find a safe place where they are heard, supported, and guided on their journey toward recovery.

Please share this post with someone who may find it helpful.
If our work resonates with you, support our Foundation or learn more about what we do:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize more psychological support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stand beside families when they need us most.

27/07/2026

The psychological support groups for children from Ukraine's Donetsk region have successfully concluded at the “Emerald City” children's camp.
A total of 80 children from communities living under the constant threat of shelling took part in six support groups. For many of them, war has become part of everyday life. That is why creating a safe space where they could feel supported, understand their emotions, and regain a sense of inner strength was so important.
The groups were led by two pairs of trainers from our foundation—Serhii Serhieiev and Yana Serhiieva, together with Larysa Sushko and Zhanna Tiatkova. Using the "Children and War: Teaching Recovery Techniques" (TRT) program, the children learned how to cope with anxiety, talk about their experiences, support one another, and practice simple self-help techniques they can continue using after returning home.
Each session offered much more than psychological exercises. It became a place where children could smile again, play, feel safe, and know they were surrounded by caring adults who were there to support them.
As a keepsake from the program, every child received an art kit with creative supplies and small gifts to encourage creativity and bring moments of joy at home.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported this project through the GlobalGiving platform. Thanks to your generosity, these children received care, psychological support, and practical tools that will help them cope with stress and gradually restore their sense of safety.
If our work resonates with you, please support our mission or learn more about our foundation:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize new support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stand by families when they need it most.

20/07/2026

Our Foundation Presented Its Experience at the 39th International Congress on Law and Mental Health in Canada

Our Foundation’s Chief Psychologist and Head of the Helping Hand for Ukraine project, Iryna Sukhova, together with the project’s psychologist and supervisor, Nataliia Podoliak, participated in the 39th International Congress on Law and Mental Health—one of the leading international forums dedicated to mental health, human rights, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Congress was held at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and representatives of civil society organizations from around the world.

During the Congress, they presented our Foundation’s many years of experience in providing psychological support to children, adults, families, and communities affected by the war in Ukraine. Conference participants were introduced to research findings based on the Foundation’s practical work, as well as scientific publications prepared by our team. Special attention was given to how the organization’s long-standing practical experience has served as the foundation for developing effective psychological support programs and advancing evidence-informed research.

Participation in the Congress provided an important opportunity to share Ukraine’s experience with the international professional community, discuss contemporary approaches to supporting mental health in the context of war and humanitarian crises, and strengthen professional networks for future collaboration.

For our Foundation, participating in this prestigious international event represents significant recognition of our team’s long-term commitment to combining direct psychological support, scientific research, and the implementation of evidence-based approaches to mental health care.

If our work resonates with you, support our Foundation or learn more about what we do:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize more psychological support groups, create safe spaces for children, and be there for families when they need us most.

15/07/2026

How Can You Talk to Your Child About the Future When Everything Feels Uncertain?
During times of war, many parents avoid talking about the future. It can feel safer not to make promises when so much is beyond our control.
But for children, the future is not only about big dreams or long-term plans. It is about knowing that life continues.
You don't have to talk about next year or five years from now. Sometimes, simple questions are enough:
💙 What would you like to do this weekend?
💙 Which book would you like to read next?
💙 Where should we go when the weather is nice?
💙 What are you dreaming about today?
These conversations help children understand that there are still good moments ahead—things they can look forward to. And having something positive to anticipate is an important source of emotional resilience.
Don't worry if your child doesn't answer right away. Sometimes they simply need time to allow themselves to dream again.
This is exactly what we nurture during our psychological support groups based on the "Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques" program. We help children not only process difficult emotions but also rediscover curiosity, reconnect with their hopes, and believe that brighter days are still ahead.
Every small dream is another step on the path toward healing.
Please share this post with someone who may find it helpful.
If our work resonates with you, support our Foundation or learn more about what we do:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize more psychological support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stand beside families when they need us most.

12/07/2026

Why Is It Important for Children to Be Bored Sometimes?
Many parents know the feeling: the moment a child says, “I’m bored,” the first instinct is to find something for them to do—a cartoon, a game, or another activity.
But boredom is not always a problem that needs to be solved immediately.
After prolonged stress, a child’s nervous system often remains in a constant state of tension. That is why moments without schedules, tasks, or the need to react can become valuable opportunities for emotional recovery.
When children are given a little unstructured time, they gradually begin to:
listen to their own needs;
use their imagination and creativity;
find activities on their own;
experience a greater sense of inner calm.
Of course, this does not mean leaving a child without attention or support. The most important thing adults can do is simply be present and resist the urge to fill every single moment.
This is exactly the kind of environment we create during our psychological support groups based on the "Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques" program. Here, children can play, explore their emotions, learn healthy ways to cope with anxiety, and gradually regain a sense of safety alongside caring professionals and their peers.
Don’t be afraid when your child says, “I’m bored.” Sometimes, it’s not the end of play—it’s where play truly begins.
Please share this post with someone who may find it helpful.
If our work resonates with you, support our Foundation or learn more about what we do:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize more psychological support groups, create safe spaces for children, and be there for families when they need us most.

10/07/2026

Supporting Those Who Support Children Every Day
When we talk about helping children, we often forget those who stand beside them every single day. These professionals travel to communities, work with families, create safe spaces for children and adolescents, and help them cope with the consequences of war.
Recently, our Foundation’s trainers, Iryna Sukhova and Yana Serhieieva, joined a three-day training for 24 professionals from multidisciplinary mobile teams working across the Sumy region.
Participants learned the "Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques" program, explored practical tools for providing psychological support to children, and had an opportunity to restore their own emotional resources. Because in order to care for others, we must also remember to care for ourselves.
Every day, the Sumy region continues to live under constant security threats. Despite this, mobile teams remain close to children and their families wherever support is needed most. Their work is challenging, emotionally demanding, and incredibly important.
We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this shared mission by strengthening the professionals who help children regain a sense of safety, even in the most difficult circumstances.
The training was held within the framework of the project "Provision of Integrated Child Protection and Social Support Services in Remote Communities of Sumy Region," implemented by UNICEF and the NGO "Fishing Club of Ukraine" with the support of the governments of the United States, Norway, and Sweden.
Please share this post with someone who may need it.
If our work resonates with you, support us or learn more about the foundation’s activities:
https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize new support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stay beside families exactly when they need it most.

30/06/2026

Sometimes all a child needs is just one safe space to slowly begin finding their way back to themselves — to be able to stop fearing their own emotions and to know that there are adults nearby who will listen, offer support, and not dismiss what they feel.
For many children, our psychological support groups become exactly that kind of space. Here, children gradually learn to trust again, talk about their fears, cope with anxiety, and simply feel like children — without the constant need to stay strong.
We see how, after the sessions, children begin to smile more, open up to communication, and regain interest in play and creativity. And behind every small change stands a great deal of shared support and care.
This work continues thanks to the people who help us stay beside children and families exactly when they need it most.
Every contribution is an opportunity to organize new support groups, reach even more children, and give them a space where they can finally exhale, even for a little while, amid the constant stress of war.
You can support the program here:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/hochu-dopomohty/
Or join the international fundraiser:
👉 https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/help-children-in-ukraine-overcome-war-trauma/
Learn more about our work:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
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25/06/2026

Psychological recovery in children does not always look like happiness or the complete disappearance of anxiety. Often, it appears through small changes that gradually help a child regain a sense of safety, interest in life, and emotional connection with the world around them.
After prolonged stress, living in wartime conditions, or constant tension, a child’s mind may remain in “survival mode” for a long time. But with support and a safe environment, important signs of recovery slowly begin to appear.
This may look like:
the child starts playing again
curiosity about familiar things returns
emotions and the desire to share them come back
the child communicates more with others
plans or dreams about the future begin to appear
tension and constant alertness gradually decrease
the child laughs, imagines, and expresses creativity again
Sometimes adults may think these are “small things.” But these small steps are often very important signs that a child’s psyche is beginning to recover.
At the same time, it is important to remember: recovery does not happen quickly or in a straight line. A child may have good days and then experience periods of anxiety or withdrawal again. This is a normal part of the healing process.
In our psychological support groups, we help children gradually regain a sense of safety, learn to understand their emotions, and rediscover interest in life. Through creative activities, communication, and self-regulation techniques, children receive a space where they can simply be themselves without fear or pressure.
Sometimes the best thing an adult can do is notice even the smallest positive changes and give the child time to heal at their own pace.
Please share this post with someone who may need it.
If our work resonates with you, support us or learn more about the foundation’s activities:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/
Every contribution helps us organize new support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stay beside families exactly when they need it most.

21/06/2026

“Children and War: Teaching Recovery Techniques” Online Psychological Support Groups Completed for Children from Kramatorsk
During April and May, children from frontline Kramatorsk participated in online psychological support groups facilitated by trainers Yana Serhieieva and Serhii Serhieiev as part of the “Helping Hand for Ukraine” project.
For many children, the online format has become more than an alternative to in-person meetings — it has been the only safe way to receive regular psychological support. Amid constant air raid alerts, the threat of shelling, and life shaped by uncertainty, these meetings help children feel supported and remind them that they are not alone with their fears and experiences.
Throughout the sessions, participants learned to better understand their emotions, cope with anxiety and fear, and practice self-regulation techniques, breathing exercises, and strategies for restoring emotional balance.
One of the most encouraging outcomes was seeing children apply these skills in their daily lives. Some began using breathing exercises during moments of anxiety, while others practiced the “safe place” technique together with family members at home.
Small steps can make a big difference. They help children gradually regain a sense of safety, trust, and inner strength — even when war remains part of everyday life.
We are deeply grateful to the trainers for their professional and compassionate work, and to every child for their trust, courage, and willingness to move forward on the path of recovery.
Please share this post with those who may find it meaningful.
If our work resonates with you, consider supporting us or learning more about our foundation:
👉 https://hopeww.org.ua/en/
Every contribution helps us organize new support groups, create safe spaces for children, and stand alongside families when they need it most.

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