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Ukraine: Youth Voices on Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in War-Affected Communities [EN/UK]
By War Child International at ReliefWeb
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
. This report outlines the interventions led by five groups of young people living in Western and Northern Ukraine, supported by Ukrainian Step by Step Foundation and War Child Alliance. This report details their concerns regarding the escalating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) needs
Key takeaway Since November 2024, five VoiceMore groups have been established in Storozynets, Khotyn (Chernivtsi oblast), Shepetivka, Starokonstantiniv (Khmelnytskyi oblast) and Trostyanets (Sumy oblast), engaging 75 young people aged 15-24.
Why this matters
The involvement of young people in addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support needs in Ukraine's conflict-affected communities highlights the critical role of youth empowerment in humanitarian responses. By supporting youth-led initiatives, organizations like the Ukrainian Step by Step Foundation and War Child Alliance can help ensure that interventions are tailored to the specific needs and concerns of young people. The establishment of VoiceMore groups in five locations across Ukraine has enabled 75 young people to take an active role in designing and implementing advocacy initiatives, elevating their concerns to national and international platforms. This approach not only promotes awareness and access to mental health services but also fosters a sense of agency and community engagement among young people. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the success of such initiatives will depend on the ability of local and national stakeholders to respond to youth-defined concerns and support the scaling up of effective interventions.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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