By Maryna Baturinets | Founder & Project Lead
Ongoing Wellbeing Programs
Our regular programs remain active and growing: book clubs in Kyiv and Lviv, yoga sessions in Lviv, and stretching classes in Kyiv. These steady gatherings give military families a consistent space to breathe, connect, and feel less alone.
Skills & Professional Development
We ran a series of workshops on financial literacy, personal branding on social media, and career pathways in IT and creative industries. Participants from across Ukraine joined our professional courses in management, PR, SMM, and digital marketing — and over the past six months, 150 students completed these programs. For many of them, this is a first step toward financial independence while their partners serve.
Driving School Partnership
One of our most tangible milestones this period: we launched a partnership with a driving school. 66 participants have completed the theory course, and our first groups have finished practical training — meaning we now have real drivers behind the wheel. For many of these women, this is a major step toward independence and confidence.
Cultural & Family Events
We believe healing happens in community. This is why we organized Christmas craft workshops (traditional straw weaving) and Easter egg painting — events where military families could come together with their children. In the last three months, we partnered with the Ivan Honchar Museum in Kyiv, bringing together veterans, military families, and folk artists in a meaningful cultural space.
New Direction: Health After Trauma
We have launched a program addressing one of the most underspoken topics in veteran reintegration: health, relationships, and sexuality after injury. The response has been overwhelming — over 120 applications received, and enrollment is still open. This tells us something important: the need is real, and people are ready to talk.
Looking Ahead
In May, we welcomed a PR specialist to our team, focused on sharing our work with international audiences. We are grateful to everyone who has followed our journey and supported the women and families standing behind Ukraine's defenders.
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