Summer activities for the children of Heroes

This summer can mark the beginning of healing. Help us give the children of our Heroes not just a break, but care, support, and joyful memories.

War leaves deep scars not only on the battlefield but also in the hearts of children whose parents are defending Ukraine. Many of them live in constant stress, anxiety, and a sense of loneliness. That is why we are organizing a summer program that will help them feel safe again, rediscover joy, and regain the strength of childhood.

Marko, 13, waits every evening for a phone call from his father at the front. Khrystynka, 10, lost her father in 2022. These are not abstract stories. These are our neighbors, friends, classmates of our own children. They are hurting. But we can help make sure they don’t face this pain alone.

This project is about care and understanding. The team of the Charitable Foundation "Caritas Sambir-Drohobych Diocese UGCC" is organizing a summer recreational program for 20 children of military personnel, veterans, and fallen or missing Heroes of Ukraine. For ten days in a safe and supportive environment, the children will be able to restore emotional balance, develop leadership and social skills, and once again feel the warmth of connection and the joy of being children. This is not just about walks or games. It’s about psychological support, educational trainings, creative workshops, and a space for self-expression. Qualified psychologists and educators who truly listen, understand, and care will be working with the children.

The goal of the project is to raise 80,000 UAH to provide three meals a day for 20 children during the program. Everything else is ready: the team is in place, the space is prepared, and the program is designed. All that remains is to create comfortable and dignified conditions for the children’s stay.

Support the children of our Defenders. Together, we can give them a summer that heals!