By Yuliia Nikolaichuk | Gen.Ukrainian Partnerships and Development Manager
At Gen.Ukrainian, we continue our mission to restore childhood for children affected by the war in Ukraine.
The 2026 rehabilitation cycle is now actively underway. Our team is finalizing preparations for two intensive 21-day psychological rehabilitation camps designed specifically for children aged 7-17 who have experienced profound war-related trauma.
The upcoming camps will support children who:
have lost one or both parents (defined loss),
have family members missing due to war (ambiguous loss),
survived occupation, captivity, or forced deportation.
The first two intensive programs are scheduled for:
• April 28 – May 18, 2026 (Defined Loss)
• June 3 – June 24, 2026 (Ambiguous Loss)
Participation is completely free for families.
At this stage, our work focuses on:
1. Participant Selection
The application process is ongoing to ensure that the most vulnerable children receive timely support. Each case is carefully reviewed by our professional team.
2. Team Preparation & Training
Psychologists, facilitators, and support staff are undergoing additional preparation to ensure trauma-informed, child-centered, and evidence-based care.
3. Program Refinement
The rehabilitation model continues to evolve based on accumulated research data and impact measurements from previous years. Our approach integrates individual therapy, group sessions, peer support, family work, and structured resilience-building activities.
4. Research & Evidence Building
The program is implemented alongside ongoing research into the impact of war, loss, and displacement on children. Findings contribute to the development of systemic solutions in child mental health recovery in war-affected contexts.
Thanks to your support, 200 children will receive structured psychological rehabilitation in 2026 - giving them not only professional support, but also a safe space to feel joy, connection, and hope again.
War has taken much from Ukrainian children. Together, we are helping them reclaim their right to childhood.
We work to ensure that no child is left behind.
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