What are we doing?
Ukrainian Humanitarian Initiatives is a professional team united by a common goal: to support Ukrainians during the country's recovery through the implementation of educational initiatives.
Emergency Response and Humanitarian Hubs
Proven experience in implementing humanitarian hubs: We develop and implement rapid support models for communities experiencing the consequences of war, blackouts, and protracted crises.
MHPSS programs
We implement MHPSS programs with children, teachers, parents, and school teams, helping to restore resilience and a safe environment.
Strengthening community capacity and working in the field, particularly in frontline areas
We develop partnerships, local coordination, training, and long-term solutions that strengthen communities in crisis.
Goodwill
Winterization 2025 –2027, хаби зимової стійкості
UNICEF
Implementing partner — MHPSS and educational programs for children, educators, and communities
Kateryna Osadchaya Foundation
Joint humanitarian community support programs
Ministry of Education of Ukraine
Implementation of projects to compensate for educational losses and MHPSS
GoGlobal
Collaborative work on the development of MHPSS programs
Areas of Work and Expertise
We work at the intersection of emergency response, psychosocial support, and strengthening the resilience and capacity of communities.
Emergency Response
Екстрене гуманітарне реагування: розгортання хабів підтримки, забезпечення базових потреб та координація допомоги під час криз і блекаутів.
Winterization / Хаби стійкості
Створення та управління хабами зимової стійкості — безпечними просторами, де громади можуть отримати тепло, зв’язок і необхідну підтримку під час зимових криз.
MHPSS програми
Психосоціальна підтримка дітей, педагогів, родин та ВПО — кризове консультування, психостабілізація, групова та індивідуальна робота.
Посилення спроможності громад
Робота в прифронтових умовах та на деокупованих територіях: розвиток локальних партнерств, навчання, координація та довгострокові рішення для відновлення.
Uniqueness
Ukrainian Humanitarian Initiatives
Interdisciplinary team
Our strength is in our team. We bring together psychologists, educators, managers, humanitarian response specialists, and community development experts. This allows us to create solutions that take into account human needs from different angles.
Focus on psychosocial support (MHPSS)
We work with topics that are crucial for the recovery of society: psychological health, emotional resilience, support for teachers and children who have experienced traumatic experiences.
Education as a tool for change
Our educational initiatives are aimed at those who create change - teachers, students, community leaders. We prepare people who are able to act, teach others, and build a new reality.
Presence in the most vulnerable communities
We work where we are needed most — in frontline regions, small communities, villages, and towns that require special attention.
Systemic approach
Our projects are not isolated initiatives, but parts of a broader strategy. We strive to create long-term models of assistance that strengthen the capacity of communities and individuals to act independently.
Latest approaches and modern AI technologies
We innovate in education, from interactive platforms to gamification of the learning process. We apply modern EdTech solutions, blended learning, online resources, and artificial intelligence tools.
Our achievements
2000+
teachers received training in psychological support and adaptation to offline learning.
30+
specialists in the team: psychologists, administrators, trainers, experts, coordinators.
13
unique webinars conducted in four months of online support.
Over 100
schools are involved in initiatives to return to full-time and blended learning.
Over 100
schools are involved in initiatives to return to full-time and blended learning.
Our
areas of work
01
Psychosocial support (MHPSS)
We work with teachers, children, parents, and school teams to restore psychological well-being, reduce the effects of stress, and traumatic experiences.
02
Educational programs for teachers
We conduct practical trainings, workshops, and webinars for teachers working with children in wartime and after a long period of online learning.
03
Training for heads of educational institutions
We help school administrations prepare for the opening of educational institutions after long breaks, implement safety protocols, and leadership management models.
04
Development of methodological
materials
We create manuals,
instructions and methods,
that help
respond effectively
to modern challenges
in the school environment.
05
Supporting the educational environment in communities
We develop partnerships with local governments, education departments, and international organizations for long-term change in the regions.
WINTER RESILIENCE PROJECTS 2026–2027
What are we doing?
Author's program, tested last year. We print origami with Ukrainian traditional patterns and books, which our volunteers distribute in schools, bomb shelters, and the metro. Folding origami reduces the stress load on a child - it is a proven methodology that helps children distract themselves and reduce anxiety. The ambassador of the initiative is Katya Osadcha, who personally participates in conducting classes with children.
News
Latest news, project results and stories about UHI's work.
