The “Be Here” project

The charitable foundation “Posmishka UA” is implementing the project “Multisectoral support for priority temporary housing locations, providing individual support to the most vulnerable populations, and implementing an educational program to make up for educational losses in the western part of Ukraine.”

We have researched the needs and challenges of internally displaced persons and incorporated support in various areas into the project: housing, health, education, and employment.

Project goal: to provide support to internally displaced persons through an individualized approach to help them restore a decent standard of living in their new location and to give children the opportunity to catch up on the school curriculum.

Support for children and adults:

Psychosocial support

• Individual and group consultations on mental health issues
• Stress-relief meetings
• Art classes, active games, exercises for cognitive development and maintaining physical fitness
• A friendly atmosphere and a safe communication space

Multisectoral team

• Training on how to start a business
• Consultations on obtaining grants for self-employment
• Assistance in obtaining grants for improving conditions in dormitories or funds for housing rent

Case management team

• Legal consultations
• Individual support
• Implementing a plan and providing follow-up support
• Handling cases with strict confidentiality and anonymity

Geography across Ukraine:

During our research, we identified another major issue—children in border towns and communities lack proper access to education. Therefore, we are launching catch-up classes—the “Educational Recovery Program” in 5 communities in Rivne and Volyn regions.

We support children in border areas to catch up on their educational losses.

Free classes in:

• Facilitation
• Creativity
• Ukrainian language and mathematics

Geography:

• Lyubeshivska territorial community: Lyubeshiv, Public Library (1st floor)
• Ratnivska territorial community: Ratne village, Ratnivska Public Library branch, reading hall, 2nd floor
• Loknytska territorial community: Loknytsia village, primary school, 2nd floor (kindergarten)
• Milyatska united territorial community: Village House of Culture
• Vysotska territorial community: Vysotsky Lyceum, room #23 (3rd floor)

The “Be Here” project is implemented by the Charitable Foundation “Posmishka UA” with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.