Emotional recovery spaces for children in Ukraine

During the period from January to April 2026, the Litokryl space in Kharkiv continued its consistent work with children and families, combining daily activities, group sessions, individual consultations, and larger-scale events.

Key results for the period:

• 9 large-scale events (celebrations and special formats)
• 1,401 unique children and parents
• 5,117 visits to the space

It is important to note that these 9 events represent only a part of the work, as a significant number of regular sessions were conducted alongside them, forming the foundation of ongoing and consistent support for children. This regular engagement explains the high number of repeat visits and the gradual development of trust in the space.

Engagement dynamics:

• January and February showed steady growth in participation among children and families
• March marked the peak of activity (1,730 visits), driven by an expansion of group formats
• In April, a high level of engagement was maintained despite ongoing security challenges

What stands behind these numbers:

We continued to develop approaches to psycho-emotional support through art therapy, body-based practices, group interaction, and play-based formats, helping children better understand their emotions and gradually restore a sense of safety.

Special attention was given to working with parents, as their involvement directly impacts children’s well-being. The space has become not only a place for activities but also a point of support for families, where they can share experiences and gain practical tools for everyday life.

The demand for an offline safe space remains high, and the consistency of visits shows how important it is for children to have a stable place they can return to, even in conditions of prolonged stress.

We continue this work because we see the real impact of consistent support on children and families. With your help, we are able to keep this space open, develop our programs, and ensure access to support for those who need it every day.

Thank you for standing with us. Your support makes it possible to continue providing consistent, compassionate care to children who need it most.

If you’re able, please consider supporting Litokryl Space. Every contribution helps us continue providing safe, consistent psycho-emotional support to children and families who rely on this space as a place of stability and recovery.

Links:

• Litokryl project on Instagram
• Website of our foundation

Dear Friends,

We are glad to share an update: the Litokryl team is now working in a new offline space in Kharkiv. After a period of mobile outreach, we once again have a permanent place where we can provide children and families with regular, safe, and consistent psycho-emotional support.

At the same time, our mobile outreach across the Kharkiv region has not stopped and remains an essential part of our work. We continue traveling to communities where children and families are unable to reach the city, bringing support directly to where it is needed most.

When families could not come to us, we came to them. And now, once again, we can open our doors and say: “You are safe here.”

What is happening in the new space now

In the reopened space, we hold daily sessions focused on the stabilization, recovery, and development of children who have experienced the impact of war. These include individual and group psychological support, art and creative therapy formats, body-based and movement practices, as well as educational and developmental activities for different age groups.

The space has become a place where children can return to a sense of safety, learn to recognize and process their emotions, and gradually rebuild trust in the world and in themselves. For parents, it is an opportunity to receive support, guidance, and reassurance that they are not facing these challenges alone.

Early results of the space’s work

Already in the first weeks, we see steady demand for the activities and children returning regularly. Children are becoming more open and calmer, interacting more easily with one another, while parents note improvements in their children’s emotional well-being and behavior at home. 

Overall, in December, combining activities in the offline space and mobile outreach across the Kharkiv region, we reached 144 new beneficiaries.

Thank you for your support! Because of you, we were able not only to continue helping without a physical space, but also to open a new chapter – restoring a permanent offline space in Kharkiv. This allows us to work more deeply, more consistently, and to stay close to those who need it most.

If you’re able, please consider supporting Litokryl’s work – both in our offline space and through mobile outreach in the Kharkiv region. Every contribution helps us stay present for children who need support most, wherever they are – and when they have nowhere else to turn.

Thank you for standing with Ukraine!
Rescue Now team

Links:

• Litokryl project on Instagram
• Website of our foundation