Don't leave your child alone with the war
Many refugees from war zones initially find children difficult to deal with. Initially, settling in a new place, finding work and housing, and other practical matters seem to be the most pressing concerns. In fact, children suffer the most because they haven’t yet developed the coping mechanisms necessary to deal with the horrors of war.
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KINDER VELT USA
We support children and their families affected by war trauma, giving them the tools to heal and to grow through compassionate, specialized therapies.
programs we support
Art therapy
Art is a universal method that helps both adults and children to cope difficult moments of life.
Trained psychologists provide individual consultations and group counseling.
Psychologist
A program that will help children and their parents to cope a severe events by leveraging sensory toys.
Giraffe therapy
Clinical psychologist
Sessions with a clinical psychologist include some physical and intellectual tasks.
We are located in the heart of New York City but our mission extends across key regions in Ukraine, providing life-changing support to children in need.
Here are the current locations we support:
Odesa A hub for art therapy and sensory play sessions, helping children rebuild confidence and manage their emotions.
Kyiv Our center offers comprehensive psychological support, including fairy-tale therapy and animal therapy, tailored to children of all ages.
Kharkiv Focused on outreach and community-based programs, this location brings mental health services to areas most affected by the conflict.
Kropyvnytskyi A new initiative expanding our footprint, offering accessible care for children in remote regions.
We work with children and their families from all over Ukraine.
We collaborate with local organizations, psychologists, and volunteers in Ukraine to provide mental health support for children affected by war trauma. Key partners include therapy centers and community groups specializing in age-appropriate therapies such as art therapy, sensory play, and animal-assisted interventions. These partnerships ensure effective, compassionate care tailored to the needs of vulnerable children.
We collaborate with local organizations, psychologists, and volunteers in Ukraine to provide mental health support for children affected by war trauma. Key partners include therapy centers and community groups specializing in age-appropriate therapies such as art therapy, sensory play, and animal-assisted interventions. These partnerships ensure effective, compassionate care tailored to the needs of vulnerable children.
Our programs are absolutely free for children and their families ensuring that those in need can access critical mental health support without financial barriers.
The programs are funded through donations, sponsorships, and support from organizations like Friends of Kinder Velt USA Inc. Here’s how it works:
1. Donor Contributions: Generous individuals, corporations, and groups donate funds to cover the costs of therapeutic programs, materials, and professional services.
2. Grants and Sponsorships: Friends of Kinder Velt USA secures grants and sponsorships from philanthropic organizations, partners, and individual supporters.
3. Volunteer Support: all members of the Friends of Kinder Velt USA are contributing their time and effort on volunteer basis. Many psychologists, therapists, and community members contribute their time and expertise, reducing operational costs.
4. Efficient Resource Allocation: Friends of Kinder Velt USA ensures that funds are used effectively and transparently, focusing on providing direct services to children without administrative overhead and transparently sharing information on how the donated funds are spent.
The programs are funded through donations, sponsorships, and support from organizations like Friends of Kinder Velt USA Inc. Here’s how it works:
1. Donor Contributions: Generous individuals, corporations, and groups donate funds to cover the costs of therapeutic programs, materials, and professional services.
2. Grants and Sponsorships: Friends of Kinder Velt USA secures grants and sponsorships from philanthropic organizations, partners, and individual supporters.
3. Volunteer Support: all members of the Friends of Kinder Velt USA are contributing their time and effort on volunteer basis. Many psychologists, therapists, and community members contribute their time and expertise, reducing operational costs.
4. Efficient Resource Allocation: Friends of Kinder Velt USA ensures that funds are used effectively and transparently, focusing on providing direct services to children without administrative overhead and transparently sharing information on how the donated funds are spent.
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