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 throu

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 sy

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

Ukrainian Education Platform joins forces with the International Rescue Committee as strategic partners. Together, we are pooling resources to expand support for Ukrainian families and build long-term child protection solutions. Ukrainian Education Platform has become a strategic partner of the International Rescue Committee in Ukraine. For us, this is an important step that takes our collaboration to a new, more systematic level. ⠀ For over 15 years, the Ukrainian Education

The Ukrainian Education Platform presented Ukraine’s experience at the World Child and Youth Care Conference 2026 in Canada. One of the key international events in the field of child protection brought together experts from around the world—researchers, practitioners, and those who work with children and families on a daily basis. The discussions focused on child support, the development of family-based care models, and collaborative solutions for a safe future. The Ukrainian

Recently, representatives of the Ukrainian Education Platform – Olha Demchyk, Head of the Development Department, and Artem Kostiuchenko, National Partnerships Director attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026). This is the year’s premier international event shaping the trajectory of Ukraine's reconstruction. Alongside government officials, international partners, donors, and business leaders, the UOP team engaged in finding solutions for the sustainable future of o