“No longer disabled”: how flexible assistance changed a child’s life

Our educational initiatives became part of the discussion at the workshop "Education Without Borders: Shaping Quality Education for Refugees from Pre-Primary to Tertiary". The event brought together international experts, government representatives, and members of the civil sector to seek solutions in the field of education during crises.

To help people find their place in these new conditions, the LIVES 3.0 project, implemented by "Responsible Citizens" in partnership with Mercy Corps and supported by the UK government, organized a series of training sessions.

This day is an opportunity to thank those who support people in difficult life circumstances every single day. Social workers step in when all other resources are exhausted — when a person has lost their home, loved ones, job, or sense of safety.

The NGO “Responsible Citizens,” in collaboration with the Kharkiv Humanitarian and Pedagogical Academy, conducted a training session titled “Skills for Success in Life and Career” for educators from Kharkiv’s educational institutions.

Special attention during the training was given to specialists’ self-regulation: how to cope with emotional exhaustion and avoid burnout when working daily with others’ pain. This experience is another step toward ensuring that assistance in communities is not just an act of goodwill but high-quality, professional support, even in the most challenging conditions.

У партнерстві з ЮНІСЕФ и створили можливості для дітей та батьків, щоб вони могли отримати якісну підтримку поруч із домом.

“We needed this psychological support because there were issues we didn’t know how to handle or resolve on our own,” Yulia admits. UNICEF’s support became a lifeline for the family during their toughest moments.

Educational losses of children due to the war have become a challenge that the NGO “Responsible Citizens” started addressing last year. In the complex o...