About the program
"Ukrainian Circle 2024" is a free program available to all Ukrainians in need of psychological support and recovery, both in Ukraine and abroad.
OUR GOAL —
to help Ukrainians live, work, build relationships, and take care of themselves despite any circumstances. The inner strength and harmony of each individual will have a positive impact on those around them, leading to the restoration of Ukrainian society and the strengthening of the nation.
OUR VALUES: A HAPPY PERSON CREATES A HAPPY WORLD
1. The individual.
A person's soul, choices, and values shape both their own life and their interactions with the world.
This is about self-acceptance, self-reliance, and the freedom to be yourself while respecting others and being part of the community. That’s why we work on the individual level.
3. Choice.
A system starts with the individual. Changing one element of the system results in changes throughout the whole system. By working with individuals, we simultaneously impact families, communities, and society as a whole.
2. Synergy.
When a person finds inner harmony, it strengthens relationships with loved ones and colleagues, and creates an environment for collective growth, healing and development. We believe in the ripple effect of compassion and care.
4. Mindfulness.
It's essential to live consciously, with an understanding of your nature of body, mind and spirit, and create peace and well-being but not destruction and suffering.
“Ukrainian circle 2024”
in numbers
“The Ukrainian Circle 2024” program started with 315 participants.
Many participants were already part of the project from last year's Ukrainian Circle.
During the program, 204 new participants joined, leading to a positive increase
of approximately 64.8%.
The program concluded with 540 participants in the Telegram channel.
Ukrainian circle 2024 is:
12 weeks of continuous psychological support
22 therapeutic practices and self-help techniques
4 professional psychologists
and a financial expert on the project
7 groups, each lasting 2-3 hours
6 thematic modules focused on what matters most to people today
5-7 new video lectures on our YouTube channel
280+ posts on the Telegram channel
14 podcasts
WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH AND DYNAMIC SUPPORT
Our approach to the program was built on a variety of materials and active engagement to provide comprehensive support for participants.
Video lectures, podcasts, posts, and infographics.
We created a wide variety of content
so every participant can choose a format that suits them best.
Human connection.
Frequent video and audio messages on our Telegram channel helped maintain a personal touch in every interaction.
Interactive Q&A sessions.
We answered participants' questions in real-time, offering personalized recommendations and advice.
Weekly team meetings.
We held regular strategic sessions with our team of psychologists to continuously improve and adapt the program based on participant feedback.
Who we work for
The target audience of our program consists of two main groups: those who remained in Ukraine and those who have gone abroad. Each group faces its own challenges and has specific needs.
Those, who are abroad
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Difficulties in adjusting to a new country.
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Feelings of loneliness and identity crisis ("I don't belong here").
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Issues with children, ranging from psychological challenges to coping with daily life.
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Loss of social status and the stigma of being a refugee.
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Struggles with job search and nostalgia for Ukraine.
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Learning a new language and culture.
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Feelings of apathy and lack of energy.
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Loss of resources.
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Inability to make decisions.
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A sense of hopelessness and lack of support.
Those, who stayed in Ukraine
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Constant danger from military action, fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
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Fear and uncertainty about the future.
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Problems with children who are frightened and forced to study in basements.
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Loss of jobs and searching for new sources of income.
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Serious financial difficulties for most people.
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Feelings of anxiety and exhaustion.
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Loss of loved ones.
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Damage to or loss of homes.
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A need for support and safety.
Supporting both groups of people and providing them with tools
and practices for self-help and addressing their pain was the primary mission of the Ukrainian Circle 2024.
Participants' feedback
Structure
Module 4 of the Ukrainian Circle program was dedicated to the value of harmonious relationships in difficult times. Participants explored the signs of healthy relationships, learned to recognize warning signs, and built personal boundaries and responsibility. We helped them realize that love can be a powerful force for healing and change.
This module helped participants gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning of money, master saving, and investing skills, and rethink their approach to financial planning. They acquired practical knowledge about finance, learned to manage income, plan expenses, overcome psychological financial barriers, and pave
the way to financial independence.
This module covers the concepts of self-esteem and decision-making. We explored how self-esteem is formed, worked on building confidence, and learned how to make decisions based on personal values and self-respect. These topics are crucial right now for many people, as the war has shattered numerous internal and external supports. Our goal in this module was to restore these foundations and enhance the participant’s ability to make decisions in challenging circumstances.
Module 6 of the Ukrainian Circle 2024 program was dedicated to exploring the future from a psychological perspective, time management, and life decisions. Participants learned how to become the authors of their own lives, overcome fears, build resilience, and develop traits that lead to a happy future.
Thanks to our partners and friends
Elizabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation (EKRF) — for your ongoing support and assistance
in advancing our intiatives to help people heal from losses and grief.
Ken Ross (President of the EKRF, USA) and Joan Marston (Vice-President, EKRF, South Africa) — for your faith in our mission and unwavering support.
Cathy Berk (USA) — for your support of Ukraine, prayers and the most beautiful quilt
for peace, without which "Ukrainian Circle 2024" would not have been possible.
Santosh Govindaraju (USA / India) — for making the creation of the Ukrainian Circle possible.
Danny and Julie Ng, Founders and Directors of Renovaré Pte Ltd (Singapore) — for your spiritual guidance, prayers, friendship and care.
Dr. Katie Eastman (USA) — for your mentorship, compassion and supervision, which helped us grow professionally and heal personally.
Elaine Tay and Seah Cheng (Singapore) — for your creativity, for taking a leap of faith
and creating a beautiful story telling campaign about Ukraine and the work of THE SOUL.
Liese Groot-Alberts — for helping our team heal and being the first person, together with the community in New Zealand, to support our work of the Crisis Center in 2022.
Inna Kolomet (Director of International Institute of Applied Psychology and Constellations Practice, Ukraine) — for your guidance, supervision and clinical support.
Kenneth Heng — for your mentorship and strategic guidance, and making a relief funding for THE SOUL possible.
Ann Toh (MD, Children’s hospice physician, Singapore) — for your caring heart and making many miracles possible for the work of THE SOUL.
Christina Puchalski and Richard Bauer — for your prayers, spiritual guidance, friendship and care.
Junichi Kowaka (Founder and Director of Japan Offspring Fund) — for having a heart for Ukrainian communities, supporting the children and saving many lives in Ukraine.
Your support inspires us every day to create projects that offer hope for the future to a traumatized Ukrainian society. Thanks to you, we believe that our wounds will heal, and Ukraine will become a happy, peaceful, and flourishing nation.