Our Programs
Psychotherapy
War is a time of hardship for every society. The emotional toll is heaviest for children who cannot yet understand and digest the horrors they experience and are often the targets of violence. They may witness various events that traumatize the psyche: shelling, destruction, death and injury, torture and murder, and the loss of loved ones.
Such experiences can lead to many psychological problems. In addition, lack of timely care has a detrimental effect on a child's life, both in everyday life and in their ability to continue their education, thus affecting the child's psychological state and capacity to live a healthy life long into the future. Children live in chronic trauma, including exploitation of children, psycho-social insecurity due to war and displacement, or loss of primary caregivers.
UVF and its partners help psychologists, social workers, caretakers, and families learn creative ways to help children deal with major trauma by conducting seminars and programs focused on treatments of stress and PTSD for children and adolescents.
Support for Orphanages
Giving to orphans has never been more critical than it is now in Ukraine. We understand how important it is to support them. The research shows that an institutional environment is less than ideal for any child’s development. Orphanages can fill a necessary gap in care when a large-scale crisis leads to the death of many parents. We spend time with orphans just to let them know that they are loved and that there are people who care about them. Also, we meet with staff and assess the needs of the children. Our regular visits also allow us to develop relationships with the children. Ukraine Volya Foundation travels to Ukraine to provide relief to children in orphanages. We have been donating: food, medicine, clothing, school supplies, and sanitation supplies.
Donate today to help get life-saving food to the children who need it the most. Every donation makes a difference. Donating only takes a minute, but the impact can last a lifetime
Educational Programs
Children must acquire the skills to learn and succeed without the support of their mothers and fathers: an extraordinary challenge. Our education programs help children become well-rounded individuals, both mentally and physically, enabling them to be healthy adults and productive Ukrainian citizens.
Our programs promote healthy socialization, cooperation, respect, concentration, confidence, and self-esteem.
UVF wants to make children happier, smarter, and healthier.
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