By Hanna Karika | Director
Dear Friend,
This fall, our team continued working offline across frontline and newly liberated communities — bringing psychological care, art therapy, and supportive group activities directly where they were most needed.
When families could not come to us, we came to them.
But today, we’re finally able to share good news:
our offline space in Kharkiv is reopening.
And while our mobile work remains essential, this space will once again become a place where children can breathe out, settle, and heal — not just for an afternoon, but consistently.
What Our Offline Teams Did This Fall
Mobile art therapy workshops
In September and October, our teams visited communities in Kharkiv and Poltava regions, creating warm, creative environments where children could express fear, sadness, and excitement through color and movement.
For many children, these workshops were the only moment in weeks when they felt relaxed.
Psychological support sessions
We continued running:
• individual consultations for children experiencing anxiety, nightmares, or behavioral regressions;
• family sessions where parents learned how to support their child during periods of stress;
• group meetings for children to rebuild social skills and emotional resilience.
Community days for children and parents
Local schools and community centers helped gather families for interactive days filled with creativity, games, emotional regulation practices, and honest conversations.
Parents told us again and again:
“This is the first time in months my child has been laughing with other kids.”
A Space Reopens. A New Chapter Begins.
Thanks to your support, we never stopped showing up for children — even without a building.
But now, as our offline space in Kharkiv reopens, we have the chance to offer children regular, stable support again.
A place where they can feel safe.
A place where healing is possible.
A place just for them.
If you’re able, please consider supporting the reopening of Litokryl’s offline space.
Every contribution helps us keep the doors open for the children who need it most — and for those who have nowhere else to go.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine!
Rescue Now team
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