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BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to have a profound impact on thousands of children and families who have lost loved ones, experienced displacement, or endured prolonged psychological stress. Children of fallen Ukrainian defenders and their surviving family members are among the most vulnerable groups, facing grief, anxiety, emotional withdrawal, disrupted social development, and limited access to professional psychosocial support.
Since the beginning of the war, Rotary clubs in Ukraine have witnessed an increasing need for structured rehabilitation programs that combine psychological recovery, family support, social integration, recreation, and emotional resilience-building. Previous Rotary-supported rehabilitation camps demonstrated significant positive outcomes for participating families, confirming the effectiveness of combining therapy, recreation, peer support, and educational activities in a safe environment.
Building on this successful experience, Rotary Club Kharkiv City proposes to implement a comprehensive annual rehabilitation program consisting of five therapeutic camps in the western region of Ukraine. Each camp will include two 10-day rehabilitation sessions for mothers and children from families of fallen Ukrainian defenders and other war-affected families from all regions of Ukraine.
The program will provide professional psychological support, family counseling, emotional intelligence development, recreation, sports activities, creative workshops, and peer-to-peer support, helping participants restore emotional well-being, strengthen family relationships, and regain confidence in the future.
PROJECT GOAL
To support the psychological recovery, emotional well-being, social reintegration, and resilience of children and families affected by the war in Ukraine through a comprehensive program of rehabilitation camps that combine psychological support, family strengthening, recreation, education, and community building.
OBJECTIVES
- Provide professional psychological rehabilitation for children and parents through individual and group counseling.
- Strengthen emotional resilience and coping skills among children affected by war-related trauma and loss.
- Support mothers and guardians through peer support groups, counseling, and parenting workshops.
- Strengthen family relationships through joint therapeutic, recreational, and educational activities.
- Promote emotional intelligence, communication skills, self-regulation, and positive social interaction.
- Create safe opportunities for recreation, socialization, and personal development.
- Establish a scalable and replicable rehabilitation model that can be implemented by Rotary and partner organizations throughout Ukraine.
TARGET GROUPS
- Children aged 4-12 from families of fallen Ukrainian defenders.
- Surviving parents or guardians, primarily mothers.
- Families experiencing psychological consequences of war-related loss and trauma.
SCALE OF INTERVENTION
The project will organize five rehabilitation camps during a twelve-month implementation period at a recreation facility located in the ÑÑÑ-ะตÑะºÑ region of Ukraine.
Each camp will consist of two separate 10-day rehabilitation sessions.
Each session will host:
- 30 mothers or guardians.
- 30 children aged 4-12.
Participation per camp:
- 60 mothers or guardians.
- 60 children.
- 120 participants total.
Total annual participation:
- 300 mothers or guardians.
- 300 children.
- 600 direct beneficiaries.
ACTIVITIES
Psychological Rehabilitation
- Individual psychological consultations.
- Group therapy sessions.
- Trauma-informed counseling.
- Emotional resilience training.
- Psychological diagnostics before and after participation.
Family Support
- Family counseling sessions.
- Joint therapeutic activities for mothers and children.
- Parent support groups.
- Parenting workshops focused on emotional regulation and post-traumatic adaptation.
Educational and Development Programs
- Emotional intelligence training.
- Communication and relationship-building workshops.
- Conflict resolution and stress management activities.
- Psychoeducation sessions.
Creative and Therapeutic Activities
- Art therapy.
- Play therapy.
- Storytelling and creative expression workshops.
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
Sports and Recreation
- Outdoor games and recreational activities.
- Team-building exercises.
- Sports activities promoting confidence and social interaction.
- Excursions and cultural visits.
Community Building
- Peer support activities.
- Group reflection sessions.
- Friendship-building and social integration opportunities.
- Follow-up communication and support after camp participation.
EXPECTED RESULTS
- 600 children and parents receive direct psychological and social rehabilitation services.
- At least 80% of participants report improved emotional well-being and coping skills following participation.
- Children demonstrate improved communication, self-confidence, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
- Mothers gain practical parenting tools and increased confidence in supporting their children's recovery.
- Family relationships are strengthened through joint therapeutic and recreational experiences.
- Participants develop new social connections and support networks.
- Increased awareness of trauma-informed approaches among participating families.
- Creation of a sustainable and replicable rehabilitation model for war-affected families across Ukraine.
SUSTAINABILITY
The project will create a sustainable network of cooperation among Rotary clubs, psychologists, educators, rehabilitation specialists, community organizations, and social services working with military families throughout Ukraine.
Training materials, methodologies, monitoring tools, and best practices developed during the project will be documented and shared with Rotary clubs and partner organizations to facilitate replication in other regions.
Psychologists, social workers, educators, and volunteers involved in the camps will continue providing follow-up support to participating families after completion of camp activities. Community partnerships established through the project will help ensure long-term support for beneficiaries and create opportunities for future rehabilitation initiatives.
PROJECT BUDGET
Total Project Budget: US$396,500
Implementation Period: 12 months
Number of Camps: 5
Number of Sessions: 10
Average Cost per Camp (2 sessions): US$79,300
Average Cost per Session: US$39,650
Average Cost per Participant: US$661
Total Direct Beneficiaries: 600 participants
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