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Kamianets-Podilskyi became a place of reunion, peace, and hope for children from the city of Melitopol who have experienced the horrors of war. \u201cHelping Hand for Ukraine” project trainers conducted \u201cChildren and War: Teaching Recovery Techniques\u201d therapy courses for four groups (43 children in total) at the camp, organized by the Charitable Foundation “SOS Civil Defense Headquarters,” for children from various regions of Ukraine.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many children, arriving in Kamianets wasn\u2019t just a vacation \u2014 it was an unexpected joy of reuniting with classmates and childhood friends with whom they had been separated by the war. Hugs, laughter, and the heartfelt exclamation: <\/span>\u201cYou\u2019re also here?!\u201d<\/span><\/i> created an atmosphere of unity that no therapy could replace.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the sessions, children didn\u2019t just talk about pain, anxiety, and fear \u2014 they learned how to find strength within themselves. Simple yet effective techniques \u2014 breathing, visualizing a safe place, muscle relaxation \u2014 helped them reduce stress and regain the ability to regulate\u00a0 their emotions. In this warm circle of support, each child could simply be themselves \u2014 not pretending to be strong, but just being with those who understand.<\/span><\/p>\n

One particularly touching moment stayed in memory for a long time. After a session, one of the trainers found a small stone wrapped in a napkin inside their bag, with a child\u2019s note on it: <\/span>\u201cSo that you also have something of your own, in case you lose everything.\u201d<\/span><\/i> This heartwarming gesture is a reminder that children’s hearts wounded by war are capable of giving great gifts: care, trust, and love.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are sincerely grateful to our partners for making this initiative possible \u2014 and even more grateful to the children, who, despite their own pain and losses, continue to share their light.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This project was created by the \u201cHOPE worldwide Ukraine\u201d Charity Foundation with the support of a grant from the Children’s Resilience Fund: Providing Capacity Building and Funding to Ukrainian Civil Society Organisations in Ukraine. The program is implemented by<\/span> Crown Agents in Ukraine<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> Integrity Action<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The content of the news does not necessarily reflect the views of Integrity Action, or Crown Agents in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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