As part of the "Hugs" project, a special retreat was held for social service professionals from regions facing extreme stress and the daily challenges of war. Participants mastered techniques for addressing childhood trauma, protocols for interagency collaboration, and practical tools to prevent professional burnout. The main goal of the event was to provide specialists with the resources needed for emotional recovery so they can continue effectively supporting families through difficult...

Ukrainian Education Platform and The World Orphan Fund have joined forces to systematically support social service professionals from frontline regions. As part of this partnership, a specialized psychological workshop on trauma-informed care and professional burnout prevention was held. Social workers in frontline areas are the first to bear the brunt of human suffering, working under constant shelling and supporting families who have lost everything. However, in order to systematically help...

Lviv hosted the intersectoral forum «Growing Through Storms», bringing together representatives of civil society organizations, local communities, business, government, the Church, and international partners. Key topics included strengthening human capital, strengthening organizational capacity, and empowering youth as drivers of social change. The forum served as a practical platform for sharing experiences, addressing complex challenges, and finding effective solutions for local...